Rugby World Cup | Semi-Finals
Oct 24, 2015 at 4pm UK
18-20
Reaction
Richie McCaw cleared to play in Rugby World Cup final
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw will be available for the Rugby World Cup after escaping a citing for a collision in the semi-final.
Oct 25, 21:56
Steve Hansen: 'New Zealand self-belief helped defeat South Africa'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen claims that the All Blacks reached their second World Cup final in a row because of their experience and composure.
Oct 25, 14:27
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen wants tough Australia, Argentina tie
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen wants Australia and Argentina to "bash each other to bits" in their RWC semi-final, as the winners will meet the All Blacks in the final.
Oct 24, 20:21
Willie le Roux: "Defence wins World Cups"
Willie le Roux admits that South Africa paid for their two defensive lapses in the World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand.
Oct 24, 19:31
Heyneke Meyer dodges questions on future
Heyneke Meyer refuses to comment on his future as South Africa coach after the World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand.
Oct 24, 18:52
The Match
Match Report
New Zealand recover from a below-par first-half performance to earn a spot in the World Cup final with a 20-18 victory over South Africa at Twickenham
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's narrow 20-18 victory over South Africa, as they made it 13 wins in a row at the Rugby World Cup.
HT Report
South Africa bounce back from conceding an early try to punish New Zealand's ill-discipline by earning a 12-7 lead in the World Cup semi-final at Twickenham.
Head to Head
Jul 25, 2015 4.05pm
Second Round
South Africa
20-27
New Zealand
Oct 4, 2014 4.05pm
Sixth Round
South Africa
27-25
New Zealand
Hougaard (11'), Pollard (26', 39')
Fekitoa (32'), Smith (65'), Coles (69')
Sep 13, 2014 8.35am
Oct 5, 2013 4pm
Sixth Round
South Africa
27-38
New Zealand
Habana (2), Le Roux, De Villiers
Smith, Messam (2), Barrett, Read
Sep 14, 2013 8.35am
Form Guide
Build-up
Francois Pienaar: 'South Africa like being underdogs'
Former South Africa captain Francois Pienaar believes that being underdogs suits the Springboks ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Oct 23, 22:52
Richie McCaw excited for "brutal" test
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is predicting a "brutal" encounter when his side meet South Africa in the World Cup semi-final.
Oct 23, 19:09
New Zealand make one change for Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa
New Zealand make one enforced change for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa, with Joe Moody coming in for Wyatt Crockett at loose-head prop.
Oct 22, 12:29
Heyneke Meyer hails "amazing" Schalk Burger
South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer describes Schalk Burger as an "amazing human being" for the way that he has battled back since contracting bacterial meningitis.
Oct 21, 22:23
