Rugby World Cup 2011: Samoa ‘sick and tired’ of being called minnows

Samoa made an untimely exit from the Rugby World Cup against a backdrop of controversy

Rugby World Cup 2011: England have final in sight after Scotland win

Eddie Butler: England's unloved beasts are slouching towards another final after coming from behind to send Scotland towards the exit door

Rugby World Cup 2011: Sighing over spilt milk as England beat Scotland

Emma John: Maintaining a dignified silence on the sofa for England's crunch match with Scotland was no easy task, and the heady atmosphere got to Steve Ryder's ITV team, too

Rugby World Cup: Ireland look to Ronan O’Gara to overcome Italy

Ireland hope to carry on the momentum of three back-to-back victories against Italy in make-or-break game

Rugby World Cup 2011: Scotland win plaudits for trying – but no tries

Scotland coach Andy Robinson praised his team for their effort, but no tries in three matches has cost them dearly

Rugby World Cup 2011: France in disarray before England quarter-final

Mike Averis: Marc Lièvremont's France stumble into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Rugby World Cup news in brief

Australia crushed Russia 68-22 to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals while New Zealand have injury concerns over Richie McCaw and Dan Carter

Jonny Wilkinson taken for scan after England victory over Scotland

The England fly-half, Jonny Wilkinson, was taken for a scan on his forearm after England's narrow victory over Scotland at the Rugby World Cup

England’s Martin Johnson praises World Cup comeback against Scotland

Martin Johnson hailed the character of his England team after they rallied from 12-3 down to beat Scotland 16-12 at the Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup 2011: Chris Ashton gives England victory over Scotland

Rugby World Cup 2011: A try three minutes from time by Chris Ashton completed a late comeback for England and ensured victory over a spirited Scotland side