Liverpool drop points as Lallana rescues draw at United

Liverpool dropped points for the first time this season as substitute Adam Lallana scored a late equaliser at Old Trafford to deny Manchester United victory.

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Japan’s dream run ends as Springboks march into semis

South Africa ended Japan’s dream World Cup run to reach the semi-finals after a bruising 26-3 win against the hosts in Tokyo. Makazole Mapimpi scored twice for the Springboks.

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Wales leave it late to deny 14 man France

A dramatic late Ross Moriarty try booked Wales a World Cup semi-final place at the expense of 14-man France as Warren Gatland’s side came from behind to win 20-19 in Oita.

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Awe-inspiring New Zealand annihilate Ireland to secure semi-final spot

New Zealand will meet England in the World Cup semi-finals after condemning Ireland to a seventh quarter-final exit with a 46-14 hammering in Tokyo. The All Blacks controlled the game throughout and totally outclassed the Irish.

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