Day 33 at the Rugby World Cup: Two remaining semi-final spots up for grabs
The battle for Rugby World Cup semi-final places will be completed on Sunday.
France
Wales comfortable as favourites – Adams
Josh Adams says Wales know “what needs to be done” in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against France.
Wales deserve favouritism, says French coach
France head coach Jacques Brunel accepts that Wales are favourites to win Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final between the Six Nations rivals.
Lampard hits out at Deschamps and France over Kante treatment
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has criticised France for their handling of injured midfielder N’Golo Kante during the international break, describing the situation as “not a laughing matter”.
Day 31 at the Rugby World Cup: England and Ireland set for crucial quarter-final clashes
The Rugby World Cup will resume with the knockout phase in Japan this weekend, eight teams having regrouped following the pool stages and the fall-out from Typhoon Hagibis.
How Wales have fared against France since their 2011 World Cup heartbreak
Wales will be hoping to avenge their 2011 World Cup semi-final defeat to France when they square off in a last-eight clash on Sunday.
Biggar is better for Wales – Gatland
Warren Gatland says that Wales have done “due diligence” and “covered all the bases” in terms of fly-half Dan Biggar’s recovery from concussion.
Ken Owens says Wales will gain confidence from past experiences against France
Ken Owens believes that experience is a key factor behind Wales’ successful big-game mentality.
Macron and Merkel try to showcase unity as Brexit looms
President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to demonstrate the solidity of the French-German relationship at a meeting in southern France, one day before a key EU summit that may approve a divorce deal with Britain.
Jenkins hails Gatland as ‘an incredible person’ ahead of Wales quarter-final
Neil Jenkins has described Warren Gatland as “an incredible person” as Wales enter the closing stages of his success-laden coaching reign.
Melted scaffolding to be removed from fire-ravaged Notre Dame
Melted scaffolding on top of the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral will be removed “in the coming weeks” to allow restoration work to begin next year, France’s culture minister has said.