This is a special game – Maro Itoje confident England can defeat South Africa
Maro Itoje insists South Africa are not infallible as he urges England to seize the chance to clinch a place in the World Cup final.
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Donal Lenihan's Rugby World Cup semi-final predictions
New Zealand were waiting in the long grass for Ireland given what happened in the Test series in 2022. It has come come out since those game how much they have revamped their whole approach: revamped their defence as a consequence of how Ireland played.
Mathew Tait on England, South Africa, World Cups in Paris, and his return to Dubai Sevens
As Mathew Tait sits at a table discussing his latest career reinvention, the TVs in the Sideliner’s Sports Lounge provide a reminder of one of his previous ones.
Too late for diplomacy? The scramble to revive Middle East mediation efforts
We ask about Rishi Sunak visiting Israel after Joe Biden, the king of Jordan traveling to Egypt and the German defence minister landing in Lebanon. So many peace efforts have failed over the past three decades that the international community grew tired of trying, instead hoping that Israel's US-brokered normalisation of ties with Arab states would induce a trickle-down positive effect on the Palestinians.
Paul O'Grady 'smoked spliff' before he died as husband details final moments before tragic death
The widow of the late Paul O'Grady has told how he died while smoking a spliff at home. The much-loved entertainer, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on March 28 aged 67.
United Rugby Championship 2023/24 Round 1: All you need to know
The BKT United Rugby Championship gets under way this weekend with Munster out to defend their crown.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster dismisses 'favourites' tag against Argentina
Head coach Ian Foster has warned New Zealand the past counts for nothing as they head into their World Cup semi-final against Argentina as overwhelming favourites.
Sergio Ramos Set For Real Madrid Reunion As Sevilla Start New Era
Sergio Ramos has not played against Real Madrid since 2005 but on Saturday, his Sevilla team welcome the Spanish league leaders to the Sanchez-Pizjuan for a reunion. New Sevilla coach Diego Alonso faces a stern test in his first game at the helm and in experienced veteran centre-back Ramos he has a player who can offer plenty of insight into Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid side. Ramos controversially left Seville for the Spanish capital at the age of 19, which some fans have never forgotten, even though the majority welcomed him back with open arms this summer.