On this day: England crash out own World Cup

On 26 September 2015, England became the first hosts of the Rugby World Cup to be knocked out in the pool stages after defeat against Australia at Twickenham.

Irish Bok beating inspires All Blacks

Flanker Dalton Papali’i said New Zealand were motivated by watching Ireland’s brutal win against the Springboks on Saturday, and the All Blacks aspire to reach that level.

Boks only have eyes for Tonga

Prop Ox Nche and second-row pair Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman say the Springboks have much to do before focusing on potential World Cup quarter-final opponents.

Anscombe puts boot into Wallabies

Gareth Anscombe kicked 23 points as Wales piled more misery on Australia with a resounding World Cup Pool C win in Lyon on Sunday night.

Arundell bags five in Chile annihilation

Henry Arundell became just the fourth player to score five tries in a World Cup game as England beat Chile on Saturday to all but guarantee a spot in the quarter-finals.

Dupont goes under the knife

France skipper Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on his facial fracture, which may boost his chances of further participating at this year’s World Cup.

Boks revved up for World Cup blockbuster

Damian de Allende is gearing up for a monster duel in midfield, while Steven Kitshoff anticipates a fierce contest in the scrum when the Boks and Ireland clash on Saturday.

O’Driscoll: Ireland to beat Boks by 4

Ireland icon Brian O’Driscoll predicts Andy Farrell’s charges to sneak over the line and bag the W against the Springboks in a much-anticipated World Cup clash on Saturday.

Eddie: ‘100%’ I’m right for Wallabies

Under-fire coach Eddie Jones insists he is “doing the right thing” for Australia despite facing the prospect of a first elimination from the group stages of a Rugby World Cup.

Watch: ‘Cause ‘Stone’ Cole said so!

Veteran prop Dan Cole entertains his England teammates with a hilarious imitation of former WWE wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s post-match celebration.