Rugby World Cup 2011: Robbie Deans ready to upset his Kiwi brothers

Robbie Deans will not allow blood ties to get in the way of leading Australia to the final at his countrymen's expense

Mutual respect replaces rivalry as New Zealand take on Australia

Despite spitting and swearing at the Rugby World Cup the sting has been taken out of the Wallabies-All Blacks clash

Rugby World Cup: where the Wales v France game will be won and lost

Paul Rees: France will be irresistible in attack, Wales have the advantage in the breakdown and Adam Jones will be crucial to Wales's efforts

Rugby World Cup 2011: Wales on song for biggest game against France

A huge improvement by Warren Gatland's young side since the Six Nations has left them a game away from the World Cup final

Rugby World Cup 2011: Graham Henry tries to take heat off New Zealand

Paul Rees: Coach battles to keep lid on All Blacks pressure cooker; Wales reach for a stiff drink; James Horwill's tape of remembrance

Rugby World Cup 2011 – live webchat!

Webchat: Post your questions about Wales v France and Australia v New Zealand to Robert Kitson

Rugby World Cup 2011: How the Jackals can have their day

Shaun Edwards: Players such as New Zealand's Richie McCaw, Australia's David Pocock and Wales's Sam Warburton are proving you don't have to have all the ball to win games – and perhaps the World Cup

Rugby World Cup 2011: Richie McCaw to start for All Blacks despite injury

The New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has been named in the team to face Australia despite a persistent foot injury

Rugby World Cup 2011: Wales are as good as their unbounded potential

Eddie Butler: Warren Gatland has found the right blend of youth and experience to bring together a side that could be the nation's best

Rugby World Cup 2011: Wales driven on by optimism of youth

The Wales coach Warren Gatland has defied what has become Rugby World Cup convention that it takes experience to succeed

Rugby World Cup 2011: France seeking perfect ingredients for Wales

Eddie Butler: After sullen mutiny and fierce introspection Marc Lièvremont's team must find new motivation against Welsh

Rugby World Cup 2011: England ponder a post-Martin Johnson era

Robert Kitson: With the squad's off-field behaviour also now the subject of a fresh investigation by the RFU, the pressure for a change of manager is mounting