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Rugby World Cup: Millennium Stadium to host two quarter finals

The stadium is one of 13 venues for the tournament Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will host two quarter-finals in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, organisers have confirmed.

The stadium will also be the venue for six pool matches, which will includes two Wales games.

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Goat Major retirement: 'I'm looking forward to a day off!'

Sergeant David Joseph has retired from his role as Goat Major after 35 years.

He led Shenkin the goat onto the Millennium Stadium pitch before Wales v Australia yesterday.

Sgt Joseph, who must look after the goat every day of the year, told ITV Wales: "I'm looking forward to a holiday with my wife. We haven't been away since the 1980s."

Leigh Halfpenny discharged from hospital

Leigh Halfpenny has been discharged from hospital after injuring his neck during yesterday's game. He was carried off the pitch on a stretcher during the last few moments of the game.

Halfpenny underwent scans last night to rule out any serious neck injury.

In a statement today, he said:

I want to say thank you to all of the medical teams who have looked after me following my injury yesterday.The paramedics, WRU and Millennium Stadium medical teams were outstanding. All of the staff at University Hospital Wales were also amazing.Everyone has been so supportive and the care that I have had has been incredibly professional and second to none. I'd also like to thank all of those who have been sending me messages of support following the injury.

– Leigh Halfpenny, Wales full-back

The Welsh Rugby Union say that Halfpenny will now undertake a period of treatment and rehabilitation to ensure a swift return to play.

Goat Major steps out for last time at Wales v Australia

The man in charge of the Royal Welsh regimental goat has handed over the reins after 35 years.

Sgt David Joseph, who is retiring as Goat Major, led Shenkin the goat out for the final time at the Millennium Stadium yesterday.

Before the game they attracted plenty of attention from shoppers and rugby fans as they meandered through the Welsh capital.

Sgt Joseph admitted it was an 'emotional' day but said he couldn't imagine a better end to his career than appearing before a home rugby match.

Sgt David Joseph prepares to lead Shenkin out for the final time before Wales v Australia Credit: ITV News Wales / Army
Before the match, Sgt Joseph and Shenkin took a stroll through Cardiff city centre Credit: ITV News Wales / Army
The pair received plenty of attention as they walked through the Welsh capital Credit: ITV News Wales / Army
A young girl beams as she meets the iconic regimental goat Credit: ITV News Wales / Army
Shenkin, ever the professional, enjoyed the fuss as he was led through the city Credit: ITV News Wales / Army
The Goat Major enters his namesake pub in Cardiff Credit: ITV News Wales / Army
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