Rugby Round Up

Just one more pool match to go in most cases of the Rugby World Cup now, so we felt it seemed a good time to round-up the action so far.

Pool A -

New Zealand's 37-17 demolition of France on Saturday in the 3rd pool game looks enough to place them comfortably top of this group. France will still secure 2nd, having beaten Japan and Canada and with only Tonga to play.

Pool B -

This is a little more exciting, after Argentina's last gasp win over Scotland on Sunday. England can make sure of their passage through with a win over Scotland, which would give them maximum points from the group. So can Argentina, if they claim a bonus point win over Georgia, who are pointless along with Romania. The Scots only hope lies in winning by 8 or more points against England, or scoring 4 tries. Unlikely, but possible.

Pool C -

Ireland's win over Australia means they're on course to come top here, with the Aussies faced with 2nd. However, this could change if the Irish slip up against Italy, who themselves have an outside chance of going through. USA and Russia are both out, with only pride to play for.

Pool D -

Wales' 81-7 win over Namibia earlier today keeps them on course for the runners-up spot in the final pool, with South Africa sure to come top if they beat Samoa. Fiji are the other team in this group and they've been largely disappointing - but do have a history of beating Wales.

This all means potential quarter-finals are looking like England vs France, Ireland against Wales, South Africa up against their famous rivals Australia and hosts New Zealand playing Argentina. However, this all could change! England could reach the final without having to meet a non European team, which would be a huge bonus.

Keep a close eye on here to be up to date with all the goings on, as all the games begin to take more significance on as the tournament progresses into the knock-out phases.