LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 NEWS PLUS FIXTURES AND RESULTS

'People think I'm this mean girl': Rugby WAG Camilla Kerslake describes 'scary' abuse from England fans as she vows to continue support for beau Chris Robshaw

03/10/15 11:27

South Africa gear up for Rugby World Cup Pool B clash against Scotland as Fourie du Preez takes charge of captain's run   

03/10/15 10:26

With Jean de Villiers ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup with injury and having announced his retirement from the Test scene, Fourie du Preez has inherited the South Africa captaincy.

England, Australia and Wales are locked in three-way battle at top of Pool A... but what do each side need to happen to progress?

03/10/15 09:30

One thing is certain: If England lose to Australia they will be out of the Rugby World Cup before the group stage is even complete. We break down all the permutations ahead of clash.

England expects! Or rather crosses its fingers and prays we can beat the hulks from Down Under 

03/10/15 09:16

In the run-up to a match that will have the whole of England crossing its fingers and praying, RICHARD KAY runs the rule over some very eye-catching figures in the opposition camp.

England vs Australia: Sportmail's team of experts make their predictions ahead of crucial Rugby World Cup clash 

03/10/15 09:06

England take on Australia at Twickenham on Saturday with their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance. Ahead of the clash Sportsmail's team of experts make their predictions.

England vs Australia: Nik Simon's form guide rates each player ahead of Rugby World Cup showdown at Twickenham

03/10/15 02:19

It is do or die for England as they take on Australia at Twickenham on Saturday with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on the line. Nik Simon's Form Guide rates each player from the starting XV's.

Fear of defeat should spur England to glory... looming disaster can drive hosts past Australia in World Cup showdown

03/10/15 02:09

CHRIS FOY: All week, this has been rightly billed as a do-or-die game and England will do whatever it takes to prevent the death of their global ambition.

RFU plan normal World Cup review even if England suffer defeat by Australia at Twickenham and crash out at group stage

03/10/15 02:01

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The RFU are planning a normal review of England’s World Cup performance even if they crash out at the group stage.

England need to put in a faultless display against Australia... there should be no soft penalties, no easy kicks, no tries

03/10/15 01:58

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This could well be the moment England turn this pool on its head and deal Australia a mortal blow. I believe this could be one of England’s finest hours.

Ireland are now on a level above tired, struggling Italy and have been transformed under outstanding coach Jose Schmidt 

03/10/15 01:53

Ireland's challenge is supposedly getting tougher and out of deference to Italy's traditional doughtiness, one must say it is. But tired, struggling Italy aren't the force they once were.

Scotland insist they can match the power South Africa possess and are prepared for a brutal battle at St James' Park  

03/10/15 01:23

There are blessed occasions, sun-kissed afternoons or dramatic nights under the floodlights, when rugby union is as beautiful a game as the most demanding of aesthetes.

South Africa coach Richie Gray may hail from Galashiels but promises his game face when going head-to-head with Scotland

03/10/15 01:23

The one Scotsman on the South African coaching staff insists there is no room for sentiment on his part when the sides meet in Newcastle on Saturday.

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt rings the changes for Rugby World Cup clash with Italy

03/10/15 01:06

Joe Schmidt has named his seventh different midfield combination in seven matches with Robbie Henshaw and Keith Earls selected to start against Italy at the Olympic Stadium.

Scotland will face the main course against South Africa after two pleasing starters 

03/10/15 00:52

ANDY NICOL: This is the day when the Rugby World Cup gets serious for Scotland. When the fixtures were drawn around two years ago, it was obvious that they fell kindly for Scotland.

Eddie Jones hoping Japan blossom against big-hitting Samoa in Pool B crunch clash

03/10/15 00:41

Eddie Jones has warned his Japan side they need to be wary of big-hitting, Pool B opponents Samoa landing a knock-out punch which could floor their World Cup ambitions.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter vows to fire up his squad ahead of biggest test in 25 years against South Africa

03/10/15 00:39

There is a parody Twitter account called 'Stern Vern Cotter'. Biography: 'Coach of the Scotland rugby team and all-round scary biscuit.' The parodists have coloured his eyes a demonic red.

Ben Youngs wants England to blow the Wallabies away within the first 20 minutes

03/10/15 00:23

Ben Youngs has urged England to give Australia a 'reason to quit' when the teams collide at Twickenham. Only victory over the Wallabies will be enough to rescue Stuart Lancaster's men.

Vern Cotter urges Scotland fans to roar his side to victory as they prepare for crunch clash against South Africa in Newcastle 

03/10/15 00:20

Vern Cotter believes his team can be inspired to shock the mighty Springboks by the legions of Scotland fans who will pack out St James’ Park on Saturday.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale praises Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau as Jamie Cudmore jokes about eavesdropping France's huddle

02/10/15 23:42

NIK SIMON'S WORLD CUP DIARY: After eavesdropping on France’s line-out huddle, Canada lock Jamie Cudmore joked that he could understand every word of the discussion.

England would not pick a single Australia player based on current form, claims Danny Cipriani

02/10/15 23:36

Danny Cipriani has made the bold claim that not one Australian would make England's starting line-up this weekend if Stuart Lancaster could select from Michael Cheika's squad.

New Zealand 43-10 Georgia: All Blacks battle to win over minnows at the Millennium Stadium to secure World Cup quarter-final place

02/10/15 23:14

NIK SIMON AT THE MILLENNIUM STADIUM: Steve Hansen might order his All Blacks players to rein in the golf trips after Friday night's showing at the Millennium Stadium.

Wales coach Neil Jenkins backs Dan Biggar to become the best No 10 in the world

02/10/15 22:57

Dan Biggar’s 100 per cent accuracy from the tee has been central to Welsh success, with kicking coach Neil Jenkins tipping him to soon challenge the likes of Dan Carter as the best No 10 in the world.

Australia refuse to get drawn into war of words ahead of crunch Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with arch-rivals England

02/10/15 22:49

There is nothing quite like the rivalry between teams from these islands and from Australia, and for the most part this summer it is the old country that has emerged on top.

Rugby World Cup 2015 fixtures, groups and results: All the pools as England, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and co seek RWC glory 

02/10/15 22:17

The 2015 Rugby World Cup is underway and the long road to glory and the battle for the Webb Ellis Trophy has begun. Keep up with the latest standings from the pool stages right here.

All Blacks 43-10 Georgia Rugby World Cup 2015 RESULT: New Zealand's Julian Savea scores hat-trick as side win bonus point

02/10/15 22:14

Steve Hansen might order his All Blacks players to rein in the golf trips after Friday night’s showing. New Zealand looked well off par as they stuttered past a second-string Georgian side in Cardiff.

'England have let their fans down... this is their World Cup Final', says Lawrence Dallaglio as Chris Robshaw leads final preparations for crucial Australia showdown

02/10/15 21:49

England are facing their 'World Cup Final' when they take on Australia at Twickenham on Saturday night, according to legend Larence Dallaglio.

Howay the haka! Geordies reimagine the New Zealand war dance in an hilarious spoof ahead of the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup game in Newcastle 

02/10/15 21:43

The New Zealand teams perform the pre-match ritual at every match and is a spectacle most sporting fans enjoy. George Taylor, pictured, and his friend John Gray made up an imitation to the ritual.

All Blacks v Georgia Rugby World Cup 2015 team news, fixture kick-off time and more 

02/10/15 19:24

The Webb Ellis Cup's holders New Zealand take on world No 13 Georgia on Friday night at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium in Friday's only World Cup fixture.

Strewth! Australian fiancée of England’s Sam Burgess says 'family trumps patriotism' as she vows to cheer for the Red Rose during tomorrow’s crunch World Cup showdown

02/10/15 19:12

Phoebe Hooke, the 26-year-old fiancée of the rugby league convert, has vowed to cheer on the Red Rose and said even her father - who has an England shirt - was 'strictly Pom' for the game.

Rugby World Cup 2015: Drew Mitchell tops PowerCheck rankings after second week

02/10/15 18:22

Australia's Drew Mitchell has been singled out as the top performer of the Rugby World Cup this week in the PowerCheck statistics ratings compiled by tournament sponsors Duracell.

Scotland are not fielding a second string XV against South Africa, insists Jonathan Humphreys as Dark Blues train at St James' Park ahead of Rugby World Cup clash

02/10/15 18:18

Scotland assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys insists Scotland are not gambling with their World Cup ambitions after Vern Cotter named his team to face South Africa on Saturday.

South Africa fans blame shock Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan on crazed seagulls dive bombing their training ground and covering it in poo

02/10/15 18:08

South Africa fans suggested that the birds, who had flocked to Eastbourne College in Sussex, where the squad had been based prior to Saturday's match, may have disrupted training.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse wins fitness battle ahead of crucial Ireland clash at Olympic Stadium

02/10/15 17:13

Sergio Parisse has won his fitness battle for Sunday's crucial World Cup clash with Ireland. The captain has beaten the calf haematoma that kept him out of Italy's opening two matches.

Australia boss Michael Cheika admits he isn't the brainiest... but backs his team to beat England with 'emotional intelligence' in crucial Rugby World Cup clash on Saturday

02/10/15 17:08

Australia coach Michael Cheika has laughed off the claims by former England coach and Sportsmail columnist Sir Clive Woodward that his team lack intelligence. 

Australia blast AC/DC around Twickenham as they finalise preparations with Captain's Run ahead of World Cup tie with England 

02/10/15 16:44

Australia will be hoping their choice of training music can help put England on the Highway to Hell when they take to the field at Twickenham on Saturday night.

England scrum WON’T be penalised: Rowntree ‘happy’ French ref won’t target hosts’ pack in crunch clash with Australia

02/10/15 14:44

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree has been reassured that there will be no nasty officiating surprises in store for England on Saturday night during their colossal World Cup clash with Australia.

This is England's Rugby World Cup final... it's the game of our lives, roars Geoff Parling ahead of Australia showdown 

02/10/15 13:38

Geoff Parling insists England's World Cup final has arrived four weeks early as the hosts draw on the British and Irish Lions' most recent tour as inspiration for their do-or-die clash with Australia.

Owen Farrell urges England to 'fight for what we have' to keep Rugby World Cup dream alive and Stuart Lancaster in a job

02/10/15 13:05

Owen Farrell has vowed to 'fight for what we have here' to protect Stuart Lancaster's tenure and keep England's World Cup dream alive.

Rugby World Cup: Lineout or kick? We shouldn't have been in the situation to start with says former England captain and coach Martin Johnson

02/10/15 12:48

In the aftermath of the 25-28 defeat, England coach Stuart Lancaster said his predecessor and World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson was best placed to assess such high-pressure decisions.

It will take more than walkies to drag Chris Robshaw out of the doghouse as captain prepares to lead England against Australia

02/10/15 11:23

MARTIN SAMUEL: In the eyes of the public, Chris Robshaw is no Martin Johnson. He is not so much an inspirational leader, as a fortunate son. And last Saturday Robshaw’s luck ran out.

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