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London Irish make winning Premiership return at Wasps

Wasps fell just short in their comeback bid as London Irish made a winning start in their return to the Premiership.

South Africa were nervy at half-time but finished with a flourish to beat hosts Japan and set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final against... Read more

Jamie Joseph said he would "take my hat off" to Japan for their Rugby World Cup heroics as their campaign ended with defeat to... Read more

What now for Japan's Brave Blossoms, the thrilling hosts who became Rugby World Cup wonders but found mighty South Africa too hot to handle?

Japan fell to a 26-3 loss to South Africa but Rassie Erasmus did not think his team was as superior as the scoreline suggested.

Makazole Mapimpi touched down twice as South Africa ended Japan's incredible Rugby World Cup campaign in the quarter-finals.

Wales are through to a World Cup semi-final, having come through a last-eight clash in which Warren Gatland conceded they were second best.

Wales scored a late try to defeat 14-man France and Jacques Brunel questioned whether it should have been awarded.

The Rugby World Cup quarter-final saw the best and worst side of France, as they suffered a self-inflicted meltdown against Wales.

Ross Moriarty pounced for a dramatic late try to give Wales victory and a Rugby World Cup semi-final place at the expense of France.

Michael Cheika will not seek re-appointment after Australia's loss to England in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

Michael Cheika was in a defiant mood following Australia's quarter-final loss against England.

An early red card was decisive as Bordeaux-Begles suffered their second defeat of the Top 14 season.

Northampton Saints claimed a win over the reigning champions at Allianz Park on the opening weekend of the Premiership season.

After New Zealand thrashed Ireland in Tokyo, Steve Hansen highlighted the value of their experience winning competitions.

Departing duo Joe Schmidt and Rory Best did a "wonderful job" for Ireland, according to New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen.