Rugby World Cup 2019 semi-finals as it happened: England beat All Blacks 19-7

New Zealand denied 'three-peat' as England prevail in Yokohama

England players celebrate after the Rugby World Cup semi-final win against New Zealand. AFP

Hello and welcome to The National's live blog of the Rugby World Cup semi-final.

England take on New Zealand in Yokohama at 12pm UAE hoping to deny the All Blacks reaching a third-straight World Cup final.

There has been plenty of talk in the build up to suggest there will be plenty of spice in this game. Let's hope it lives up to its billing.

Keep up to date with all the action on our live blog below.