Injury-hit Ireland flay France

Rob Kearney and Conor Murray scored second-half tries as Ireland secured an invaluable 24-9 win over France in Cardiff on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Italy ease past Romania

Italy beat Romania 32-22 in Exeter to finish third in Pool D and qualify for the 2019 World Cup. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Los Pumas pound Namibia

Argentina scored nine tries to record a 64-19 victory over Namibia in Leicester on Sunday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

England bow out in style

Nick Easter and Jack Nowell scored hat-tricks as England defeated Uruguay 60-3 at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Cheika: Wales can beat Boks

The Springboks should expect the unexpected when they come up against a well-coached Wales team in the World Cup quarter-finals, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Wallabies shut out Wales

Australia beat Wales 15-6 on Saturday to top Pool A and avoid the Springboks in the quarter-finals, reports JON CARDINELLI at Twickenham.

Scotland survive Samoa scare

Scotland qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 36-33 win against Samoa at St James' Park on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Woodcock out of World Cup

All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Tonga.