Event: World Cup semi

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Warren Gatland: Penalty count cost Wales dear

Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted his side paid the price for conceding too many penalties as they suffered an agonising 19-16 defeat to South Africa in their World Cup semi-final.

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Steve Hansen full of respect for England after World Cup exit

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England being spied on at training, claims Jones

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Rassie Erasmus optimistic for Springboks

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Legend Francois Pienaar hoping for repeat of 1995

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Joe Schmidt warns Canada could prove ‘an incredible banana skin’

Shane Horgan: Ireland facing battle of nerves at Rugby World Cup

Ireland must conquer the “step-up in psychological pressure” to become genuine World Cup contenders, according to Shane Horgan.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2015

BOD: This team ‘are capable of great things’

“That is definitely my biggest regret of retiring - is this Joe Schmidt team, being part of it for a World Cup. I do think that they are capable of great things.”

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Gatland escapes discipline for cheating comments

WALES coach Warren Gatland is unlikely to face an International Rugby Board (IRB) investigation following his controversial comments about faking injury.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2011

Gatland unlikely to face IRB probe

Wales coach Warren Gatland looks unlikely to face an International Rugby Board investigation following his controversial comments about faking injury, it is understood.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2011

Cooper keeps pressure on All Blacks

Australia’s maverick fly-half Quade Cooper did little to quash his status as New Zealand’s “public enemy number one” as he cranked up the pressure on the All Blacks ahead of Sunday’s World Cup semi-final.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2011

Gascoigne 'comfortable' after car crash

Former England international Paul Gascoigne was in a "comfortable condition" in hospital today after he was injured in a car crash.

Tue, 15 Jun, 2010

Ashton: Vickery speech lifted squad

Brian Ashton revealed a passionate speech from captain Phil Vickery fired England to a 14-9 victory over France and into the World Cup final.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2007

White pleased with Springboks prospects

South Africa coach Jake White believes his players are in solid shape heading towards their World Cup semi-final against Argentina next Sunday.

Mon, 08 Oct, 2007

France battle past the All Blacks

New Zealand 18 France 20

Sat, 06 Oct, 2007

England out of World Cup finals

England have been knocked out of the World Cup finals by Portugal by penalties after a goalless draw.

Sat, 01 Jul, 2006

Lewsey expects no favours from France

Josh Lewsey has urged England to leave no stone unturned in their quest for RBS 6 Nations glory tomorrow night.

Fri, 26 Mar, 2004

Wilkinson gives England lead

Jonny Wilkinson has given England the lead in the World Cup semi-final today with a drop goal after nine minutes.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2003

Thorne goes over for All Blacks

Rueben Thorne has pulled the All Blacks back into the World Cup semi-final at the Telstra Stadium today.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2003

England the favourites, insists Marsh

Tony Marsh today rubbished England boss Clive Woodward’s comment that France are red-hot favourites to beat the Six Nations champions in their World Cup semi-final showdown.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2003

We fear nobody, says Korea captain

South Korea captain Hong Myung-bo says his team don't fear anybody ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Germany.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2002

Injury doubts plague semi-finalists

South Korea's star striker Ahn Jung-hwan remains doubtful for the World Cup semi-final against Germany, despite training on Monday.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2002