Summary

  • England through to World Cup semi-finals

  • May scores twice in three minutes as England lead 17-9 at half-time

  • Koroibete responds for Australia at start of second half

  • Prop Sinckler bursts through to give England control again

  • Watson intercepts pass to score late on before second Koroibete try

  • England will play New Zealand in the semi-finals next Saturday

  1. Replacementspublished at 61 mins

    England 27-16 Australia

    Ch-ch-ch-changes.

    George Ford on for Henry Slade as England revert to the 10-12-13 combo from the pool stages with Owen Farrell inside Manu Tuilagi in midfield.

    And Australia have brought on livewire Nic White for Will Genia at scrum-half as they chase the game.

  2. Cheers for Fordpublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 19 October 2019

    England 27-16 Australia

    Becky Grey
    BBC Sport at Oita Stadium

    The announcement that George Ford is coming on gets a big cheer from the England fans.

    Henry Slade has definitely won some hearts with that kick through for Jonny May to score in the first half though.

  3. 'Ford on his way'published at 09:40 British Summer Time 19 October 2019

    England 27-16 Australia

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    George Ford looks like he’s about to enter the fray. Big call by Eddie Jones.

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  5. 'Incredible defence'published at 09:40 British Summer Time 19 October 2019

    England 27-16 Australia

    Matt Dawson
    England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Incredible defence from England, disciplined, so hard, so tough, so low. They just kept knocking them back, yard after yard.

  6. England keep Wallabies outpublished at 60 mins

    England 27-16 Australia

    And the ball pops loose from Isa Naisarani's grasp! Kyle Sinckler squeezing it free and the ball pops up like a lemon pip.

    England flanker Sam Underhill grabs it, Henry Slade hoofs up to half way and England's pack are slapping backs and tapping cheeks in congratulation.

    Maro Itoje of England celebrates as referee Jerome Garces awards a penalty during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita StadiumImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 60 mins

    England 27-16 Australia

    Sam Underhill and Tom Curry chopping more timber than a lumberjack. Killer low tackles...

  8. Australia within a metrepublished at 59 mins

    England 27-16 Australia

    Samu Kerevi is up to within a metre!

    Samu Kerevi of Australia is tackled by Jonny May and Sam Underhill of England during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita StadiumImage source, Getty Images
  9. 'Australia pack didn't seem to want it'published at 09:37 British Summer Time 19 October 2019

    England 27-16 Australia

    Matt Dawson
    England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    These are the defining moments in big games. The pack were not gathered around saying they wanted a scrum, they just wandered in.

  10. Postpublished at 58 mins

    England 27-16 Australia

    The scrum has been reset twice now as both front rows hustle for advantage at a crucial set-piece.

    Massive tension around Oita Stadium as the backs wait to collide...

  11. Scrum five Australiapublished at 57 mins

    England 27-16 Australia

    England have given away a penalty for Sam Underhill getting off his feet as he has a dart at the ball on the floor.

    They have to be careful this close to the sticks. Definite penalty try/yellow card territory.

    What are the Aussies going to do with this then? They have opted for the scrum. And their front row have been under the pump in the last couple...

  12. Postpublished at 55 mins

    England 27-16 Australia

    England's defence stands firm as Jordan Petaia charges into contact...

  13. Australia kick for the cornerpublished at 55 mins

    England 27-16 Australia

    England have given away a penalty - Henry Slade failing to roll away from the base of a ruck after Rory Arnold had pilfered line-out ball on Jamie George's throw.

    Australia have decided to go for the try jackpot rather than take three points. A kick to the corner and a crucial phases incoming...

  14. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 09:31 British Summer Time 19 October 2019

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    Neil Boughton: Fantastic response from that early try conceded. I bet Latu wishes he didn't pat Sinckler on the head after all, seems like a man on a mission!

    Kyle Sinckler runs to score a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between England and Australia at the Oita Stadium in OitaImage source, AFP
  15. Toomua on at fly-halfpublished at 52 mins

    England 27-16 Australia

    Australia have made a change at 10.

    Matt Toomua is given the task of overhauling this England lead. He is on in place of Christian Lealiifano at fly-half.

  16. Penalty - England 27-16 Australiapublished at 50 mins

    Owen Farrell

    Australia had cut the gap to a point on 42 minutes.

    England have pushed it back out to 11 by 50 minutes.

    It has been a superb sucker punch response from England as Owen Farrell knocks over a penalty incurred by an under-pressure green and gold pack at scrum time.

    Is this the beginning of the end for the Wallabies?

    England's Owen Farrell scores a penaltyImage source, Reuters
  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 09:27 British Summer Time 19 October 2019

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    John Petrie: Kyle Sinckler. Aussies wound him up and then they let him go

  18. 'No-one stopping Sinckler!'published at 09:27 British Summer Time 19 October 2019

    England 24-16 Australia

    Matt Dawson
    England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    No one on this planet would stop Kyle Sinckler there! Brilliant from Farrell on the line, vindicating his selection.

    Kyle Sinckler of England holds off Kurtley Beale of Australia as he touches down to score his team"s third try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita StadiumImage source, Getty Images
  19. 'Sinckler at centre!'published at 09:27 British Summer Time 19 October 2019

    England 24-16 Australia

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Bullet pass to your outside centre, who is it? Your tighthead prop!

  20. try

    Converted try - England 24-16 Australiapublished at 45 mins

    Kyle Sinckler (con Farrell)

    Fire up the funbus.

    Kyle Sinckler's charge is picked out by a high-wire mis-pass from Owen Farrell, taking the ball right into the teeth of the Aussie defence.

    The prop is through a hole and has 20m to travel. No problem. He spots Kurtley Beale coming on the cover and does a Maori sidestep, dipping his shoulder and relishing the contact as he crashes over.

    Easy extras from Owen Farrell.

    Kyle Sinckler of England holds off Kurtley Beale of Australia as he touches down to score his team"s third try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita StadiumImage source, Getty Images