It is unlikely, but not impossible, that Ireland and Scotland can advance to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but the scoring will need to be just right.
George Ford believes his playmaking axis with Owen Farrell for England is ready to stand the test of time at the Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand cantered into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as they ran in 11 tries to demolish Uruguay 73-0 in ruthless fashion.
Owen Farrell and George Ford have both been named to start for England vs Samoa, with skipper Farrell moving into midfield.
Iain Henderson will start in place of vice-captain James Ryan in Ireland's second row for Saturday's pivotal Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland in Paris.
We look ahead to a crucial week of Rugby World Cup action, as Scotland and Italy face last chances, while Ireland, France and Fiji may be feeling pressure.
Danny Care believes hybrid contracts would be beneficial to England if they succeed in keeping players in a financially viable Premiership.
Mike Catt dismissed suggestions Ireland could collude with Scotland in order to put South Africa out of the World Cup.
Gareth Anscombe has replaced Dan Biggar at 10 as Tommy Reffell and Dewi Lake return in a strong Wales side that will face Georgia on Saturday.
Defending champions South Africa saw off Tonga 49-18 to pick up a bonus-point win in Marseille which moved them top of Rugby World Cup Pool B.
Australia secured a bonus-point 34-14 victory against Portugal in unconvincing fashion as they kept their slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals alive.
Darcy Graham's four-try blitz helped Scotland to a resounding 84-0 victory over Romania which sets up a mouth-watering World Cup shootout with Ireland next weekend.
Fiji fought back from a half-time deficit to edge closer to a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
France captain Antoine Dupont has rejoined their Rugby World Cup squad after undergoing surgery on his broken cheekbone.
New Zealand displayed an ominous show of their Rugby World Cup strength and intent with a 96-17 Pool A victory over Italy in Lyon.
Eddie Jones has stressed he is "100 per cent committed" to his job as Australia head coach ahead of a potential Rugby World Cup exit this weekend.
England qualified for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup after Japan saw off 14-man Samoa 28-22 to keep alive their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage.
Former England international Luther Burrell says Steve Borthwick should pick George Ford ahead of Owen Farrell at fly-half against Samoa.
Wallabies assistant Pierre-Henry Broncan believes Eddie Jones is "the right person" to lead Australia out of their Rugby World Cup slump.
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