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Liam Napier: Why an Ireland quarter-final would be bad for the All Blacks

OPINION: Ireland are the real deal - and a very real looming obstacle for the All Blacks.

Chris Rattue: A major hole in the Springboks' World Cup operation

OPINION: Chris Rattue on who took home the bacon and who left empty-handed.

What Ireland's win over Springboks means for All Blacks

In a clash of the titans, the Irish managed to pull off a win over the defending champs.

Wales v Australia: Can the Welsh knock out the Wallabies early?

Live updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between Wales and Australia.

Report: Jones interviewed for Japan job just days before World Cup warm-up

The Wallabies' coach has been under fire after a disastrous start to the tournament.

Scotland v Tonga: Can former ABs lead Tonga to victory?

Live updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between Scotland and Tonga.

Gregor Paul: ABs need balance between competition and unity to win World Cup

OPINION: Training has to feel like the sort of hostile environment that awaits.

Bring back the super-sub: All Blacks should bench Barrett, start Jordan

OPINION: Beauden Barrett remains the ideal player to bring on in the last quarter.

Ireland beat South Africa in titanic Rugby World Cup clash

The Irish have asserted themselves as World Cup favourites.

Argentina v Samoa: Can Manu Samoa make it two from two?

Can Manu Samoa make it two from two?

Phil Gifford: The bright side of the All Blacks' long World Cup layoff

Phil Gifford highlights five talking points from the Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup: The five best matches this weekend and why you should be watching

Quarter-final spots, fiery coaches and former All Blacks make for top viewing this weekend

French fear major injury to star in record World Cup victory

France produced their biggest win at a World Cup running in 14 tries.

Rugby World Cup 2023: Rugby Direct podcast - Check-in from Bordeaux

On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam check in from Bordeaux.

Quarter-final picture: Will Northern Hemisphere sweep groups?

Six Nations teams are making a stamp on the Rugby World Cup.

Gregor Paul: Will Jordan is not the antidote to All Blacks' ‘soulless rugby’

Those banging the Will Jordan drum are starting to sound out of tune.

'Pushing and shoving': Training ground tensions flare in All Blacks camp

Feisty All Blacks exchanges kicked off behind the concealed gates.

Live: Italy v Uruguay

Live updates of the Group A clash between Italy and Uruguay.