RUGBY

Eddie Jones' men will now wish that the Irish brigade beats Italy in their next encounter

Doctors have advised her not to participate in body contact sports

The Springboks have now won the World Cup a record-equalling third time.

England named an unchanged side for the Rugby World Cup Final

The Red Roses are ready to accept South Africa's challenge

Eddie Jones expects the Springboks to initiate heavy body-contact strategy during the final

England might be handed a fine for the V-formation challenge they used as a response to New Zealand's customary Haka dance.

After defeating the All Blacks, England are now favourites to lift the World Cup

The All Blacks' coach says that his team is taking the matter lightly

Williams is now ruled out for the rest of the Rugby World Cup

Hansen feels that both teams will feel the pressure during the semi-final

England must beat New Zealand to advance to the Rugby World Cup Final

England must win against all odds to secure a spot in the World Cup Final

England will aim to get past the defending champions to reach the World Cup Final

The Men in Green have beaten the All Blacks on two previous occasions

Owen Farrell will take on the responsibilities of the full-back position in Ford's absence

So far, the Wales full-back won everything this year both for his club and nation

Ireland will aim to secure their first World Cup semi-final spot by beating New Zealand this Saturday

Team Canada's final Pool Stage match against Namibia was cancelled due to typhoon Hagibis.

Ireland and Scotland must win their last group game to qualify to the quarter-finals. The super typhoon is threatening to disrupt the games.

Kiwi coach Steve Hansen made 11 changes to his side for their upcoming encounter against Canada

John Quill was shown a red card following his terrifying shoulder tackle on Farrell. The American will now fly back home.

Wales beat Georgia 43-14 in a dominating encounter. They now lead the Group D points table.

The Final will be held at the International Stadium in Yokohama on 2nd November

Hosts Japan take on Russia in the opening RWC game in Tokyo

Undefeated Ireland boast a five-point lead over England in the Six Nations standings and could win the title this weekend in advance of a St Patrick's Day trip to Twickenham.

The Leicester Tiger proves to be the difference in a pulsating encounter at Twickenham as the defending champions survive.

Australia and England will contest the final of the 15th Rugby League World Cup but few outside of the host nation will be watching.

Head injuries and concussions pose a serious threat to the welfare of young rugby players. Concussion rates at youth level are higher than in ice hockey and american football.