Erasmus: Our subs made a difference

Rassie Erasmus acknowledged that the margin of victory wasn’t a a true reflection of the Springboks’ quarter-final win over Japan.

Wales snatch win over brave France

Wales came from a 12-point deficit to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France side in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Vahaamahina’s red card

France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was red carded for this illegal and dangerous elbow hit on Wales flank Aaron Wainwright in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

Cheika: I knew from the final whistle

Michael Cheika says he knew in the immediate aftermath of Australia’s quarter-final defeat to England that he would quit as Wallabies coach.

‘Heartbroken’ Schmidt praises ABs

Departing coach Joe Schmidt says that Ireland’s failure to make the All Blacks work for their points was his side’s undoing following their 46-14 quarter-final defeat in Tokyo.

Japan close in on Boks in rankings

Japan has moved up to sixth in the World Rugby rankings following Australia’s 40-16 quarter-final defeat by England on Saturday.

Jones: No sympathy for Australia

England coach Eddie Jones feels no sympathy for his native Australia following England’s resounding quarter-final victory over the Wallabies on Saturday.

Exceptional All Blacks thrash Ireland

Aaron Smith scored two tries as the All Blacks handed Ireland yet another World Cup quarter-final defeat with a 46-14 win in Tokyo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

England overpower sloppy Wallabies

Jonny May scored a brace of tries as England clinched a comprehensive 40-16 win over the Wallabies in Saturday’s quarter-final in Oita. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Watch: Fan cams, atmosphere in Tokyo

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the second quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium.