It's official: Ref got it wrong
Officials rule that decision to award Australia penalty was the wrong one but say referee could not have used TMO.
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Ref got it horribly wrong
COMMENT: The quarterfinals were just one minute away from being the best series of knockout games in World Cup history. And then disaster struck, writes Gregor Paul.
Scots want Craig Joubert banned
Referee becomes Scotland's Wayne Barnes after controversial awarding of penalty.
The single greatest weekend of rugby
Dylan Cleaver watched every minute of the four Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. What did he learn from the Southern Hemisphere's dominating display?
'He should be sent home tomorrow'
Former Scotland international Gavin Hasting tears into referee Craig Joubert over penalty that saw Australia go through to semis.
Wallabies win it at the death
Bernard Foley penalty in in final minute puts Australia into the semis... but only just!
Rugby World Cup 2015: Quarter-finals - what you need to know
As the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-finals rapidly approaches, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.
O'Connor the 'Justin Bieber of Australian rugby'
An immature waster of talent the Queensland Reds are better off without; that's the stinging assessment of James O'Connor by former Wallabies fullback Greg Martin.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Pocock looking likely to play
Still fighting a troublesome calf, Wallabies talisman David Pocock has received some good news after avoiding sanction for an alleged kneeing incident in the victory over Wales.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Too many quality options for Wallabies?
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has to work out who of five back-rowers to omit for the quarter-final against Scotland.
Wallabies look for 'finishers' to shine
If Australia are to win a third World Cup, they believe the role of their "finishers" will be as vital as anything that happens in the opening 60 minutes of matches.
Wynne Gray: Cheika looks past Scotland to semifinals
The Wallabies are unbeaten but have taken a battering.
Wallabies on top of their game - Henry
Sir Graham Henry warns the All Blacks that Australia are playing the best rugby in 15 years.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Australia's impenetrable wall down to sheer grit - Gregan
World Cup winners John Eales and George Gregan hail extraordinary defensive.
Henry: France will prefer to face ABs
France will be quite happy to face New Zealand rather than Argentina in the World Cup quarter finals, says Sir Graham Henry.
RWC: Wallabies suffer injuries to stars
The Wallabies are confident injuries to star duo Israel Folau and David Pocock won't sideline them for the quarter-final.
RWC: Courageous Wallabies confident of chances
Politely but firmly, Michael Cheika dismissed any suggestion that the Wallabies were now on the weaker side of the draw.
Gatland: Aussie were 'heroic'
A philosophical Warren Gatland paid tribute to a "heroic" Australian defensive effort in a second half shut out of his Welsh team.
Wallabies top 'Pool of Death'
Australia emerged victorious from the Pool of Death to earn a quarter-final clash with Scotland and banishing Wales to a showdown with South Africa.
Fans fear Cup heading Australia's way
Nervous New Zealand fans fear the Rugby World Cup is on its way back to Australia.
Wallabies ones to beat, says Waugh
The ripples won't take long to reach New Zealand, but former Wallabies captain Phil Waugh believes Australia have wrestled Rugby World Cup favouritism from the All Blacks.
RWC: We're desperate to win group - Gatland
It would be one of the Warren Gatland's most impressive feats if his attacking Wales side beat the Wallabies and top Pool A.
Wales v Australia v New Zealand
Kiwi Gareth Anscombe will earn his first start for Wales in crunch match against Australia.
Power rankings: Aussie on top
Why Dylan Cleaver says David Pocock is the top player of the tournament.
Chris Rattue: Australia-Wales loser will be as good as gone from the World Cup
COMMENT: They will be gone as World Cup contenders, writes Chris Rattue.
England's tormentor suspended
Star Australian flanker Michael Hooper will miss the crucial "Pool of Death" decider against Wales after pleading guilty to foul play.
RWC: Wallaby weakness to be targeted
Wallabies lineout general Rob Simmons has dared their World Cup rivals to attack Australia's set-piece