As the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-finals rapidly approach, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.

It is understood he wanted to avert threat of public confrontation with angry Scotland players.

Referee becomes Scotland's Wayne Barnes after controversial awarding of penalty.

As a lock, Brodie Retallick is used to getting roughed up on the field - but his latest injury was part of the parcel of scoring the first try against France yesterday.

The memes were flowing as the All Blacks crushed France in Cardiff. Here are some of our favourites.

Pictures from the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-final match between New Zealand and France.

French rugby has been mad for years. Here's just a few recent follies!

According to reports in France, Les Bleus have turned backs on Philippe Saint-Andre ahead of quarter-final against All Blacks.

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.

With eight Rugby World Cup games over the next four days, Scott Yeoman looks at six things you need to know going into tonight.

THE VENT: Tony Veitch and Michael Guerin fire up over THAT yellow card and reveal why they love-hate Sonny Bill Williams.

Veitchy discusses Japan's unexpected victory over South Africa today during the Rugby World Cup

Fans on social media were quick to react to this morning's Rugby World Cup opener between Fiji and England, with many critiquing the commentary and referee's decisions.

All you need to know about the Rugby World Cup's Pool B with South Africa, Samoa, Scotland, Japan and USA.

All you need to know about the teams and players in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.

All you need to know about the teams and players in Pool C of the Rugby World Cup.

Former All Black and Waikato fan favourite Stephen Donald has signed with Waikato for the 2015 season.

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