Lenihan: 'Loosehead destroyer' Nche key to South Africa's scrum superiority
South African prop Ox Nche has been a key figure in South Africa's march to a Rugby World Cup final, according to former Ireland international Donal Lenihan.
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Irish support spurring South Africa's Kleyn on 'fantastic journey'
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was "outside the realm of thinking" just months ago.
Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was “outside the realm of thinking” just months ago.
Wayne Barnes confirmed as Rugby World Cup final referee
England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Saturday's World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Stade de France.
English referee Wayne Barnes to officiate World Cup final
England’s Wayne Barnes, the most experienced referee in history with 110 tests, will officiate Saturday’s World Cup final between New Zealand and holders South Africa in Paris, World Rugby confirmed on Monday.
HIG Capital weighs sale of sports media rights manager Sportfive: Sources
LONDON: Buyout fund HIG Capital is preparing to put its sports management agency Sportfive up for sale, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Djokovic and Swiatek to begin 2024 season in Perth
SYDNEY: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will both open their 2024 campaigns in Perth, Australia, after Serbia and Poland were drawn in the city for the mixed teams United Cup on Monday (Oct 23).
World Rugby to 'formally review' Mbonambi racism allegation as World Cup final prep suffers setback
PARIS. - Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi's Rugby World Cup final participation could be under threat as World Rugby confirmed on Monday they'll be formally reviewing the allegations made by England flank Tom Curry.