Ma'a Nonu scores a try during his 100th test, which the All Blacks won 47-9. Photo: Reuters
Argentina's Marcelo Bosch tries to get on the outside of Namibia's Wian Conradie. Photo: Reuters
A Scotland fan plays the bagpipes in the stands during his team's thrilling 36-33 win over Samoa. Photo: Reuters
Uruguay's Felipe Berchesi tries to clear as England defenders apply pressure. Photo: Reuters
Japan's Yoshikazu Fujita scores a try in their 28-18 win over USA. Photo: Reuters
A pitch invader stops to have a drink during New Zealand's game against Tonga. Photo: Reuters
All Black coach Steve Hansen meets Queen Elizabeth at a reception at Buckingham Palace to welcome Rugby World Cup participants. Photo: Reuters
Japan players celebrate after beating the USA 28-18, their third win of the World Cup. Photo: Reuters
Will Genia performs a dive pass to deliver the ball to his backline during Australia's 15-6 win over Wales. Photo: Reuters
Bryan Habana scores a try against the USA to equal Jonah Lomu's record of 15 World Cup tries. Photo: Reuters
Fiji winger Nemani Nadolo makes a break up the sideline against Uruguay in their 47-15 win. Photo: Reuters
Ma'a Nonu poses for a photograph with All Black captain Richie McCaw after being presented with his 100th cap. Photo: Reuters
Greg Laidlaw scores the decisive try which saw Scotland edge Samoa 36-33. Photo: Reuters
Tonga fans show their support as their team takes on the All Blacks. Photo: Reuters
Japan's Hiroshi Yamashita (C) is emotional during their national anthem. Photo: Reuters
A France fan in fancy dress during their 24-9 loss to Ireland. Photo: Reuters
Argentina and Namibia fans outside the stadium prior to their team's meeting. Photo: Reuters
Florin Vlaicu kicks the winning penalty goal for Romania, as they came back from 15-0 down to win 17-15 against Canada. Photo: Reuters
Australia's defence was superb with just 13-men on the park against Wales, no more so than on this occasion, which saw them get across and stop George North close to the line. Photo: Reuters
Sam Whitelock claims a lineout for the All Blacks over the top of Tonga lock Joe Tuineau
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is clearly in pain as he receives treatment during their 24-9 win over France. He was stretchered off the field and in a massive blow, is unlikely to return to the team. Photo: Reuters
Winger Tommy Seymour juggles the ball as he scores Scotland's first try in their 36-33 win over Samoa. Photo: Reuters
Fullback Rob Kearney scores Ireland's first try in their 24-9 win over France. Photo: Reuters
Amanaki Mafi scores for Japan against the USA. Photo: Reuters
Scotland lock Jonny Gray carries the ball against Samoa. Photo: Reuters
Security apprehends a pitch invader during Scotland's match against Samoa. Photo: Reuters
France first five-eighth Frederic Michalak on the run against Ireland. Photo: Reuters
Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau tries to break an Australia tackle during their 15-6 loss. Photo: Reuters
Alessandro Zanni scores a try for Italy in their 32-22 win over Romania. Photo: Reuters
France fans before their team takes on Ireland at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Photo: Reuters
Australia fullback Israel Folau on the run against Wales. Photo: Reuters
With the pool stages now at an end, here are a selection of the best pictures of the past week of action from the Rugby World Cup.
