Ireland feel the Payne
Ireland centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup due to a fractured foot.
England coaches banned
Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree have been barred from the England change-room for Saturday's Test against Uruguay in Manchester.
All Blacks too good for Tonga
Nehe Milner-Skudder scored a brace of tries as the All Blacks wore down a tenacious Tongan side to clinch a 47-9 win at St James’ Park on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Fred must fire for France
Frédéric Michalak will need to produce one of his mercurial performances if France are to overcome Ireland in Cardiff on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
SA-born lock must soar for Italy
Italy's stand-in captain Quintin Geldenhuys will have a crucial role to play in the lineouts against Romania at Sandy Park on Sunday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Hernández to steer Pumas to victory
Flyhalf Juan Martín Hernández could be the key figure for Argentina against Namibia in Leicester on Sunday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Brave Blossoms need Tanaka to spark
The performance of scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka will be vital to Japan’s chances of beating the USA in Gloucester on Sunday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Three dazzling World Cup intercept tries
Including Springbok wing JP Pietersen's five-pointer against Samoa.
Biggar vs Foley: Gripping battle awaits
The performances of opposing flyhalves Bernard Foley and Dan Biggar are sure to have a significant impact on the outcome of Saturday’s Pool A decider between the Wallabies and Wales, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Laidlaw will punish Samoa indiscipline
Greig Laidlaw's boot will ensure Scotland beat Samoa at St James' Park on Saturday and progress to the quarter-finals. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
