I had been looking forward to this match since the tournament started, with both teams commited to an attacking running game, and I wasn't disappointed.

Actually I was disappointed, but only because my team lost.

Apart from that it was a pulsating affair, in which we saw everything good you could wish to see in a rugby match. More

Against Canada we saw a particularly uninspired Wallaby performance, not helped by picking their weakest possible starting XV and conditions that seemed to turn the ball into a bar of soap. More

Australia have sewn up their spot in the quarter-finals by finally producing a performance that suggests they can really make an impact at this World Cup. More

Well that was a welcome breath of fresh air. Thus far, this tournament has been relatively bereft of free-flowing, running rugby. That changed tonight with both Wales and Japan playing the beautiful game, treating the crowd at the Millenium Stadium to some wonderful tries. More

You couldn't have wished for a greater disparity in styles than was served up by Sunday's clash between Fiji and Canada.

The Fijians, blessed with skills and flair that even the All Blacks would be proud of, against a Canuck side whose style can only be described as physical. More

What a second-half performance from a Welsh teamroared on by a Millenium Stadium crowd dripping with emotion. More

That game between Fiji and Japan is one that will live long in the memory. A true game of two halfs. The first, bitty, riddled by mistakes, a real eyesore. But the second, a fantastic advert for the game, full of incident, magical ball skills and a finish that kept you on the edge of your seat. More

Well that was nearly a shock of epic proportions. For than half of the match, the Canadians looked like putting one over the Welsh, who were plainly struggling behind one of the weakest front fives at this year's World Cup. More

After meeting some stern resistance for the first quarter of their opening match against Japan, the Australians really cut loose.

After accusations of being a little slow and one dimensional four years ago, on this evidence, the Wallabies would appear to be capable of executing an attractive running game when circumstances allow.  More