Jean out of World Cup

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after suffering a fracture to his jaw against Samoa.

Matfield: Meyer took control

Victor Matfield has credited coach Heyneke Meyer for the Springboks’ change in World Cup fortunes, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Ireland ease past Romania

Wingers Tommy Bowe and Keith Earls both scored a brace of tries as Ireland clinched a bonus-point 44-10 win over Romania at Wembley on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Scotland too strong for USA

Scotland's second-stringers laboured to a 39-16 bonus-point victory over USA at Elland Road in Leeds on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Wallabies whack Uruguay

The Wallabies scored 11 tries in their 65-3 win against Uruguay at Villa Park on Sunday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Boks smash Samoa

JP Pietersen scored a hat-trick as the Springboks beat Samoa 46-6 on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Villa Park in Birmingham.

Midfield concern for Boks

Captain Jean de Villiers is the biggest injury concern for the Springboks following the brutal clash against Samoa, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Biggar boots Wales to win

A 23-point haul from flyhalf Dan Biggar enabled injury-hit Wales to overcome England 28-25 in a gripping Pool A encounter at Twickenham on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.