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Meet the WAGs behind the South Africa stars plotting World Cup glory... and England's downfall
21/10/23 07:30
South Africa will begin as the clear favourites when the meet England in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday evening. The Springboks will be looking to deny England once again on rugby's biggest stage, after twice winning against them in the final. South Africa triumphed 32-12 in the 2019 final in Yokohama, as well as the 2007 clash at the Stade de France. The latest showdown will take place at the same venue in Paris, as South Africa bid to move one step closer to a fourth Rugby World Cup title. Siya Kolisi and his South Africa side have been boosted throughout the tournament by the support of their wives and girlfriends in France. The team have been backed by their loved ones through the low of being beaten by Ireland in the pool phase to the highs of downing hosts France in the quarter-finals last weekend. Mail Sport takes a closer look at how the support system around South Africa's stars off the pitch as they eye World Cup glory yet again....read
England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa will be officiated by referee who 'made several crucial errors' in the Springboks' tense win over hosts France
21/10/23 00:08Ben O'Keeffe will be the referee for England's Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa on Saturday, despite reportedly making several errors in last weekend's quarter-final.
New Zealand 'COULDN'T CARE' who they play in the Rugby World Cup final as All Blacks head coach Ian Foster coolly admits he'll be watching England take on South Africa while eating 'popcorn'
20/10/23 23:50Awaiting New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final next weekend will be defending champion South Africa, which is also chasing title No. 4, or England. Their semi-final is on Saturday.
South Africa's secret weapon in tonight's rugby showdown... glamorous physio accused of 'dark arts' on the pitch
20/10/23 23:43Physiotherapist Rene Naylor has played a key role in the reigning champions' success and is being accused of passing messages on from the coaching team in violation of the rules
OLIVER HOLT: Is this the end of the line for the Rugby World Cup 'worst' semi-finalists in history, or the last laugh over an army of critics for Steve Borthwick's unfancied England?
20/10/23 21:31OLIVER HOLT: England have wrapped themselves in a cocoon of bitterness at the criticism they have received in the past eight months. In many ways, they have already had the last laugh.
French authorities are alerted to DEATH THREATS targeted at South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach ahead of Springboks' World Cup semi-final with England
20/10/23 21:31Reinach, who plays his club rugby for Montpellier, received the messages on social media after playing his role in knocking out hosts France last weekend.
CHRIS FOY: England CAN shock the Boks! We all wrote off Steve Borthwick's team, but Owen Farrell and Co have earned a free hit at the best team in the world and 2019's World Cup champions
20/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: The weight is all on South Africa - the champions who are predicted to take another step towards retaining their title at the end of this month.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's titans can fight fire with fire ahead of crucial World Cup semi-final... and avenge 2019 Boks mauling
20/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - WORLD CUP WINNING COACH: If I was in Steve Borthwick 's shoes as England head coach tonight, I would be putting the maximum pressure I could on the team.
EXCLUSIVE: England's World Cup semi-final against South Africa to be played out in front of thousands of empty seats... with organisers under fire for charging up to £500 for tickets
20/10/23 19:37EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Rugby World Cup organisers have been criticised for anti-competitive ticket polices which will result in thousands of empty seats at Saturday's semi-final.
Argentina 6-44 New Zealand - Rugby World Cup RECAP: All Blacks make it look easy as Will Jordan completes a HAT-TRICK
20/10/23 17:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest as Argentina look to reach their first ever Rugby World Cup final but face a tough test against the All Blacks.
Kevin Sinfield insists England will 'absolutely rip into' South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals - and says there is no fear about taking on the Springboks' infamous Bomb Squad
20/10/23 17:00NIK SIMON IN PARIS: It promises to be a meeting of muscle in the capital but Sinfield said England will have no fear of taking on the infamous Bomb Squad. 'I am certainly not overwhelmed,' he said.
Andy Carroll reveals he is considering cutting his hair off - and that he only grew it long because of a bet with Joey Barton - to raise awareness for diabetes... as he joins Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs
20/10/23 15:55The forward spoke to Nik Simon in France ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, and revealed he grew his hair because Joey Barton told him he'd pay him £200 for growing it long - but never did.
Bring on the Bomb Squad! England's Rugby World Cup stars look relaxed as Owen Farrell leads their captain's run on the eve of their semi-final against heavy-hitting South Africa
20/10/23 11:36Owen Farrell was all smiles as he led his England side through the captain's run ahead of their World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday.
Could Kate be England's lucky charm? Princess of Wales, in patriotic white, has seen her team win both Rugby World Cup matches she's attended - so, will she be cheering them on against South Africa tomorrow?
20/10/23 10:23England fans will be hoping Kate, 41, is present in the stands of Stade de France tomorrow when the team take on the Springboks in the semi-final - after they've won each time she's watched.
England rugby star once met Sir Alex Ferguson but turned down Manchester United as he now looks to lead his nation to a second consecutive Rugby World Cup final
20/10/23 09:52While many will know Farrell for his performances on the rugby pitch, fans may not have known that he could have chosen to gone down a different path.
South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach received DEATH THREATS from France fans on social media following the hosts' narrow Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit to the holders, reveals Rassie Erasmus
19/10/23 21:37The 33-year-old was part of the starting XV that narrowly defeated hosts France on Sunday, in a thrilling encounter that finished 29-28 to the reigning world champions in Paris.
How the battle of the bench bomb squads could hold the key to England's colossal semi-final clash with South Africa as Steve Borthwick's side look to get revenge for 2019 final defeat
19/10/23 21:31ALEX BYWATER: Eyebrows were raised when lock Ollie Chessum and props Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler were dropped to the bench in favour of George Martin, Joe Marler and Dan Cole.
When is Argentina vs New Zealand and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as two giants go head-to-head in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
19/10/23 12:56Micheal Cheika's side advanced to the final four of the tournament for only the third time in the history of the tournament following their win against Wales .
Joe Marler will start England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa as one of three changes made by Steve Borthwick for their Paris showdown
19/10/23 11:00CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: As well as the anticipated inclusion of Freddie Steward at full-back, head coach Steve Borthwick has revamped his pack by recalling Joe Marler to the starting XV.
Declan Rice reveals how the Rugby World Cup has changed England's mentality - and insists Gareth Southgate's 'group of winners' will fear no-one at EURO 2024
19/10/23 09:32It will be 58 years since the men's senior team lifted a major trophy but - after improved showings in recent tournaments under Southgate - Rice believes the hurt could finally come to an end.
South Africa name unchanged side from their thrilling win over France to take on England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final... picking 15 players who beat Owen Farrell and Co in the final four years ago
19/10/23 08:45Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber stays with a tried and tested squad with a total of 895 caps. It is the most experienced starting line-up the Springboks have ever fielded.
Ben Earl's journey from benchwarmer to barnstormer... his first 15 England caps came as a substitute, but now the No 8 is a vital cog in Steve Borthwick's hunt for World Cup glory
18/10/23 21:47The transformation in Ben Earl's Test career has been a feelgood story of England's World Cup. In early August, he was unsure of his place in the 33-man squad - now he is one of the stars.
Argentina legend Agustin Pichot slams 'closed shop' mentality that is killing the rising nations... as he warns rugby is at a critical point with England, Australia and South Africa in the red
18/10/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY AND NIK SIMON: After three years of keeping his counsel, Agustin Pichot is finally ready to break his silence. 'Talk soon,' he says over WhatsApp.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Bring the right attitude, make smart selections and play QUICK... my five-point plan for England to beat South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals
18/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: To beat the Springboks, it will take a fantastic performance and coherent thinking around selection and tactics. Here's my plan for how Borthwick can beat the Boks.
Warren Gatland confirms he will carry on as Wales boss until 2027 World Cup... with the Kiwi, 60, 'excited' about what the team can achieve after reaching the last eight in France
18/10/23 17:40ALEX BYWATER: Warren Gatland committed his future to Wales after their World Cup exit and then insisted he believes Steve Borthwick's England can shock South Africa in the semi-finals in France.
Agustin Pichot delivers damning assessment of the state of the sport after his World Rugby election defeat… as Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs catch up with the Argentine ahead of huge semi-final weekend
18/10/23 15:59Former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot is concerned about the future of the sport ahead of this weekend's semi-finals at the Rugby World Cup.
Don't park in the path of the All Blacks! New Zealand's rugby stars jump out of their coach to lift and move a 2,400kg Land Rover out of the way after the owner blocked them from turning
18/10/23 14:32The side are in the throes of preparations for their Rugby World Cup semi-final on Friday evening, where they will meet Argentina at Stade de France in the nation's capital.
Handre Pollard believes England will be out for revenge for their 2019 World Cup final defeat in Saturday's semi-final, as the South Africa fly-half insists his team are ready for a physical battle in Paris
18/10/23 14:28NIK SIMON: Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus was first to suggest that the defeat will still be on English minds and Pollard doubled down on the claims.
How birthday boy Mike Tindall went 'nuts' at his royal mother-in-law, Princess Anne. (And it was all down to a pair of novelty boxer shorts...)
18/10/23 11:34Mike, who turns 45 today, has appeared on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! while sports fans know him for his heroics as a member of England's 2003 World Cup winning Rugby Union side.
What World Cup disaster? Under-fire Wallabies coach Eddie Jones looks carefree as he lunches with rugby friends Jason Ryles and Rod Kafer
18/10/23 05:10His Wallabies may have failed in spectacular fashion at the Rugby World Cup in France - but it didn't stop coach Eddie Jones from enjoying a carefree lunch in Coogee on Wednesday.
Rassie Erasmus begins mind games with Steve Borthwick as South Africa coach predicts England's starting XV for World Cup semi-final... but can't decide if it's Marcus Smith or Freddie Steward who will play at full-back
17/10/23 19:58NIK SIMON IN PARIS: The mischievous South African could not decide between Marcus Smith and Freddie Steward as he awaits Borthwick's team announcement.
Why did Kate Middleton and Prince William miss Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday party? Royal expert reveals why couple don't party with their European cousins
17/10/23 07:32The glitzy gala at Christiansborg Castle was an opportunity for future Kings and Queens to mingle with one another - yet senior members of the British Royal Family were nowhere to be seen.
SHAUN EDWARDS: I am still in shock. I cannot believe we lost... France's narrow Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by South Africa will take some getting over but it's back to normality now
16/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS: One minute you're in camp, surrounded by media, everything moving at 100 miles an hour. The next minute you're back home and it's silence. It's a strange feeling.
CHRIS FOY: Time for an attitude adjustment! England MUST ditch their siege mentality act before facing South Africa... and smile
16/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY: The latest hint of the siege mentality which England have carried with them through this World Cup came from Ellis Genge, in the aftermath of Sunday's win over Fiji in Marseille.
OLIVER HOLT: More than London 2012 and the best of the Champions League, was this the greatest two days in the history of sport?
16/10/23 17:20OLIVER HOLT: On Sunday night, a few of us jumped on the Marseille metro for a few stops and found a pizzeria in Notre-Dame du Mont that was showing the France-South Africa game.
Prince William and Prince George's identical mannerisms in Rugby World Cup clip sends royal fans wild
16/10/23 16:57Fans on X gushed over the sweet clip of the royal father and son meeting officials ahead of Wales's clash with Argentina at the Rugby World Cup at the Stade de Marseille on Saturday.
Shirtless James Haskell lets loose at the Rugby World Cup with Zara Tindall while Chloe Madeley spends time with daughter Bodhi - after denying any wrongdoing over cosy photos with mystery blonde
16/10/23 08:30James Haskell didn't have a care in the world as he let loose at the Rugby World Cup over the weekend after denying he had done anything wrong when he was pictured looking close with a mystery blonde on a night out.
France captain Antoine Dupont slams ref Ben O'Keeffe after their Rugby World Cup hopes are crushed by South Africa... as head coach Fabien Galthie vows to stay on despite tournament hosts coming up short in quarter-final
15/10/23 23:33Heartbroken France captain Antoine Dupont hit out at the refereeing of Ben O'Keeffe but admitted his team was beaten by the better side after Les Bleus tumbled out of their own World Cup.
ALEX BYWATER: The Green Party falls flat again! End of an era for Irish Rugby as Johnny Sexton leads list of senior players moving on after another World Cup quarter-final exit
15/10/23 21:30ALEX BYWATER IN PARIS: This side was supposed to finally break their last-eight hoodoo. It did not happen. Ireland ran into a mighty New Zealand side who turned up when it really mattered.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Giving Owen Farrell the keys to No 10 helped Steve Borthwick enjoy his best day in the England job
15/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Borthwick made the most crucial decision of the week when he announced Farrell starting at fly-half. It paid off and the team now know they can match anyone.
Please stay Warren! Wales boss Gatland has break clause but players are desperate for him to continue after lifting morale and standards despite World Cup disappointment
15/10/23 21:30Amid the devastation of their missed World Cup opportunity, Wales took consolation from a revived sense of optimism about the future - which Josh Adams hopes will be led by Warren Gatland.
Beaming Kate Middleton congratulates the England rugby team inside their changing room after watching their quarter final win over Fiji
15/10/23 21:07The Princess of Wales, 41, was photographed applauding the team after they resisted a late-game pushback by the South Pacific nation to win the match 30-24.
France 28-29 South Africa: Hosts are eliminated from the Rugby World Cup as Antoine Dupont fails to rally Les Blues to victory against dominant Springboks in high-octane match - with holders facing England in semis
15/10/23 21:03ALEX BYWATER AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: England will play South Africa in a World Cup semi-final after France were sent tumbling out of their own tournament in one of the games ever.
OLIVER HOLT: England's belief is growing and they are thriving on the idea that they've been disrespected... while the rest of rugby asks how the hell did that happen, they'll believe a World Cup semi-final upset is possible
15/10/23 20:08OLIVER HOLT IN MARSEILLE: England survived a rousing second half comeback from the Fijians that had yielded two tries in five minutes.
France 28-29 South Africa - Rugby World Cup RECAP: Springboks surge to semi-finals at Les Blues expense in Parisian thriller
15/10/23 18:00Recap Mail Sport's live blog as France take on South Africa in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Ben Earl is a big-game player after another dynamic display while Courtney Lawes was crucial again... but Jonny May was anonymous while Marcus Smith's tackling in the backfield leaves doubts
15/10/23 17:58NIK SIMON IN MARSEILLE: Steve Borthwick's side managed to hold off a heroic comeback from the Pacific Islanders in a thrilling quarter-final clash.
England's Rugby World Cup 30-24 quarter-final win over Fiji is marred by fans FIGHTING in the Stade Velodrome stands - with several supporters 'ejected' after brawl in Marseille
15/10/23 17:27Several supporters - some dressed as Napoleon - were involved in the brawl at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
England 30-24 Fiji: Steve Borthwick's side progress to Rugby World Cup semi-final as Owen Farrell kicks vital points to hamper Pacific nation's comeback hopes
15/10/23 16:57CHRIS FOY IN MARSEILLE: Owen Farrell's late drop goal and penalty clinched a successful return to the towering arena where the national team launched their campaign.
Happy and Glorious! Kate Middleton smiles on as England defeat Fiji in the Rugby World Cup quarter final to book their place in the semi
15/10/23 15:06Kate Middleton looked delighted today as England defeated Fiji in the Rugby World Cup quarter final to book their place in the semi.
England 30-24 Fiji - Rugby World Cup quarter-final RECAP: Steve Borthwick's side see out nervous finale to advance to semi-finals
15/10/23 13:01Recap Mail Sport's live blog as England take on Fiji - who beat Steve Bortwhick's side in their tournament preparations - in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits 'cruel' defeat to the All Blacks 'is the end for his squad' but says he is 'immensely proud' of his players despite crashing out of the Rugby World Cup
15/10/23 08:01The No 1 ranked team in the world put up an immense display against the three-time World Cup winners, showing some incredible character to push Ian Foster's side right to the end.
Ireland's World Cup exit will sting for some time - they were fancied to beat New Zealand and history beckoned but ultimately it was deja-vu in Paris as the All Blacks defied a late siege
15/10/23 06:41RORY KEANE: The late siege at the endgame was heroic, but, in truth, the seeds for this galling defeat were sown long before that exhausting final attack.
New Zealand coach Ian Foster hails thrilling World Cup win over Ireland as 'the sweetest victory' as the All Blacks set up Argentina clash despite two yellow cards
15/10/23 06:20The southern hemisphere giants scored tries through Leicester Fainga'anuku, Ardie Savea and Will Jordan to emerge 28-24 winners.
Tearful Johnny Sexton hails 'incredible' Ireland team and fans as he bows out of rugby following dramatic World Cup quarter-final loss to New Zealand
15/10/23 06:10The 38-year-old quits the game having led Ireland to agonising defeat to the All Blacks in Paris, with 117 Test caps and a heavy heart after coming out the wrong side of the contest.
Conor McGregor calls out KSI as he insists it would be an 'exciting fight', after baffling fans by claiming he was 'impressed' by Dillon Danis despite his toothless display against Logan Paul
15/10/23 00:00KSI was the underdog heading into his grudge match with Fury, but the YouTuber-turned-boxer held his own, and could easily have got the decision.
I'm A Celebrity 2023 FIRST LOOK: Fans go wild over mysterious trailer inviting them to a 'jungle retreat' with show set to return in WEEKS
14/10/23 23:17And with just weeks to go, ITV had already began to tease the upcoming series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, with a brief trailer that aired during the Rugby World Cup on Saturday night.
DAN BIGGAR: Not everyone gets the fairytale ending: I'll be proud of my efforts for Wales in time but right now it's bitterly disappointing
14/10/23 21:31DAN BIGGAR: My kids joined me on the pitch and they don't really understand what's going on. You have to put a bit of a brave face for them.
Steven Kitshoff warns that South Africa will look to take France to a dark place with a physical approach in the early stages of Rugby World Cup clash
14/10/23 21:31But as the Springboks prepare for a huge test of their title defence in a crunch quarter-final with France in Paris on Sunday night, they have vowed not to go away from what has given them success.
France captain Antoine Dupont is risking more damage by playing against South Africa, claims leading facial surgeon, as he insists 21 days is not long to recover from a fractured cheekbone
14/10/23 21:31DEEPAK KOMATH, MAXILLO FACIAL SURGEON AT ST JOHN & ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL: Three weeks doesn't give the surgery on the fractured cheekbone much time to heal.
OLIVER HOLT: Can bland, dull, cussed, yeoman England finally find their mojo? Players believe shock Marcus Smith call can unlock an attacking threat that's been missing
14/10/23 21:31If the team's presence in this marathon of a World Cup has had the distinct feel of a slow burn, if they have felt overlooked, there is at last a quickening of the intensity that surrounds them.
PLAYER RATINGS: Ryan Elias and Tomas Francis struggle while Liam Williams is brave as Wales exit World Cup with defeat to Argentina
14/10/23 21:31Despite an encouraging start from Wales, Warren Gatland's side ended up on the losing side. Here's an assessment of how each player performed during the clash in Marseille.
Ben Earl knows it's time to hit all the right notes and stave off England's critics... as the No8 calls for big performances in the Rugby World Cup showdown against Fiji
14/10/23 21:30NIK SIMON: Earl is one of the few players whose stock has risen over the last six weeks and the No8 added a dose of realism on the eve of Sunday's game against Fiji.
SHAUN EDWARDS: We know that South Africa will target Antoine Dupont as he returns from a fractured cheekbone. Everyone does!
14/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS: It's been a long build-up to our game with South Africa, so it was important that after a really intense start to the week, the players and staff had some down time.
MIKE BROWN: We all want Marcus Smith to play, but this just feels wrong... his selection at full-back shows England are caught between styles
14/10/23 21:30MIKE BROWN: I expect England to win on Sunday but I am still scratching my head about their decision to start Marcus Smith at full-back. There doesn't seem to be any consistency in selection.
Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: Andy Farrell's side lose their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash as the All Blacks fashion their best performance in outstanding victory
14/10/23 20:58ALEX BYWATER AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: As the clock ticked towards midnight in Paris late on Saturday night, Johnny Sexton sat in the media room, his eyes filled with tears.
Ireland form figure of eight formation to face New Zealand's iconic Haka... as they pay tribute to Irish great Anthony Foley ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final
14/10/23 20:07Ireland paid tribute to their former player Anthony Foley by forming a figure of eight formation to face New Zealand's Haka on Saturday night prior to their World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks.
Ireland 24-28 New Zealand - Rugby World Cup quarter-final RECAP: All Blacks rally to beat Andy Farrell's side in brilliant competition clash
14/10/23 17:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog as Ireland take on New Zealand in a heavyweight clash in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, with a spot against the Argentina on the line in the next round.
Conor McGregor sends expletive message to New Zealand as MMA star warns All Blacks that Ireland are NOT scared ahead of huge Rugby World Cup clash... joking that the only thing they are scared of are 's**** pints'
14/10/23 17:21MMA star Conor McGregor has sent an expletive message to New Zealand's All Blacks ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland.
Wales 17-29 Argentina: Warren Gatland's side are knocked OUT of the Rugby World Cup in Dan Biggar's last-ever match in a red jersey, as Pumas out power as Nicolas Sanchez breaks Welsh hearts late on
14/10/23 17:02NIK SIMON IN MARSEILLE: For Argentina they were tears of joy. Tears of relief after their first-half hammering and tears of elation as their supporters celebrated the huge triumph.
Referee Jaco Peyper is forced off in Wales' Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against Argentina after suffering a calf injury as assistant Karl Dickson replaces him
14/10/23 15:54South African referee Jaco Peyper had to be replaced in Wales' Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against Argentina after suffering a calf injury at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
Wales' shirt numbers PEEL OFF their backs just minutes into Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina - as fans joke Pritt Stick was used to glue them to the jerseys
14/10/23 15:42The squad numbers peeled off the shirts of Wales players within minutes of their quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday - and social media users were quick to mock the problem.
Prince William brings George to Marseille to support The Dragons in Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against Argentina
14/10/23 15:34Ten-year-old George joined William at the Stade de Marseille on Saturday - the first time the youngster has watched an international sporting fixture in person overseas.
Wales 17-29 Argentina - Rugby World Cup quarter-final RECAP: Nicolas Sanchez breaks Welsh hearts as his interception try sends Pumas into the last four after bruising encounter in Marseille
14/10/23 13:59Follow Mail Sport's live blog as Wales take on Argentina in the first of the four Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with Jac Morgan set to captain Warren Gatland's side.
Ireland look set to make history in their epic World Cup showdown with New Zealand... but Andy Farrell knows his side can not afford to underestimate the All Blacks if they are to break their hoodoo
14/10/23 10:43SHANE MCGRATH: The extent and nature of Ireland's support has been one of the stories of this World Cup, matched by the quality of the team they are cheering on.
A strong school rugby set-up, a crack coaching team and loss of inferiority complex... How Ireland became the top dogs as Andy Farrell's side prepare for New Zealand battle in World Cup quarter-final
13/10/23 21:30ALEX BYWATER: Farrell is no stranger to swift decision-making. That - alongside a multitude of other factors - has seen him turn Ireland into the best rugby side on the planet.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Get ready for the greatest weekend in rugby history! I don't think previous tournaments have seen anything like we can expect at the World Cup on Saturday and Sunday
13/10/23 21:30This weekend rugby fans will be treated to four World Cup quarter-finals of quality, drama and intrigue - it's a step into unchartered waters for the game and it's hugely exciting.
DAN BIGGAR: We're not ready to go home! I'm fully aware Saturday could be my last day as a Wales player but we're here to win the World Cup and I'm confident we will beat Argentina
13/10/23 21:30DAN BIGGAR: I'm fully aware that Saturday could be my last day as a Wales player but I want to be here until the end of the month. We're here to win and are confident we can beat Argentina.
Antoine Dupont is 'capable and ready' for return to France squad as the hosts' World Cup hopes are bolstered ahead of quarter-final clash with defending champions South Africa
13/10/23 18:41In a packed press room underneath Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday morning, French journalists waited eagerly to see if the man they call Toto would walk through the door.
Ugo Monye backs England to get the job done against Fiji and reach the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup, while he predicts 'unbelievable' France will get eliminated... as he joins Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs
13/10/23 12:25Former England international Ugo Monye has backed Steve Borthwick's side to prevail against Fiji on Sunday and reach the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
High-flying TV executive is sacked 'after drunken Rugby World Cup bust-up when she told international star Mike Phillips that if it wasn't for her no one would know who he was'
13/10/23 12:20Llinos Griffin-Williams, 40, a high-flying TV executive at S4C at has been sacked after hurling drunken abuse at sports commentator, Mike Phillips, at the Rugby World Cup in France .
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Former England captain John Terry appears to back calls to ban the burqa on Instagram post about Bengali signage at a London Underground station
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Mick McCarthy calls Roy Keane a 'c***' and Steve Coogan's new movie about their Ireland World Cup feud a 'heap of s***' in rage over how he was portrayed
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Inside the tumultuous coaching career of Katie Price's ex Dwight Yorke: Man United legend walked out on 'pub team' Australian club in shocking fallout and quit his home nation over salary row
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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan and LeBron James breaks another major record on historic night in NBA
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Andy Carroll enjoys dream start to managerial career with KSI watching on - as former Liverpool star leads Dagenham & Redbridge to victory in first game in charge
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Liverpool launch complaint to Elon Musk's X social media platform after AI chatbot Grok posted despicable tweets about club and their fans: INSIDE SPORT
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EXCLUSIVEEngland legend Emile Heskey caught up in £15m 'fraudulent' deal for top football club in Cyprus - years after he was declared bankrupt
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EXCLUSIVE'It's the feeling of winning... you can't replace it': Racing legend RACHAEL BLACKMORE on Cheltenham glory, adjusting to retirement... and going off chocolate!
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Lando Norris fears F1's dangerous new engine rules could lead to a 'big accident' - as Max Verstappen makes another hint he could quit the sport unless 'there is some action' taken
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Caroline Wozniacki shows off her toned body in incredible yacht holiday photos - with former world No 1 looking set to retire AGAIN at 35
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Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack breaks down as he opens up on the 'unimaginable' death of his 18-year-old son for the first time
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Patrice Evra fumes at Man United's trio of pundits trying to 'kill' Michael Carrick's career: Frenchman brutally calls out Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes
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Lindsey Vonn reveals incredible update on her Winter Olympics crash recovery as she rises from wheelchair to work out less than a month after she almost had her leg amputated
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Jamie O'Hara WALKS OFF his radio show set as Tottenham fans are relentlessly mocked while plunging towards Premier League relegation with a string of memes and jokes
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Youssef Chermiti scores stunning overhead kick to give Rangers perfect start in Old Firm derby
Wrote himself into Old Firm folklore
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Former England star Jonny Bairstow appeals to Sir Keir Starmer for help after being stranded in Middle East amid Iran drones and missiles
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek shares gruesome picture after losing several teeth and suffering broken jaw - as England star breaks silence on injury
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Jack Wilshere is DRAGGED away by his Luton players as angry ex-Arsenal star confronts Hatters fans after they chant his side are 'embarrassing' after dropping points in promotion race
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Team GB heartbreak as Winter Olympic curling gold slips away in devastating echo of Beijing 2022 as Bruce Mouat and Co fall to cunning Canadians
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Tiger Woods hints he could RETURN at the Masters as golf legend, 50, recovers from seventh back surgery