Sheehan: Grand Slam grit 'valuable' for All Blacks clash
Dan Sheehan believes the nature of Ireland's Grand Slam victory over England will stand to the team when they face the might of New Zealand tomorrow evening in Paris.
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Climate change sees IOC aim to choose hosts of 2030, 2034 Winter Olympics at same time next July
The International Olympic Committee cited concerns over climate change on Friday for its wish to pick two Winter Olympics hosts next July — putting Salt Lake City quickly into play for the 2034 edition.
IOC eager to double award 2030-2034 Winter Games due to climate change threat
MUMBAI : The International Olympic Committee executive board on Friday approved a proposal to pursue a double allocation of two successive Winter Games in 2030 and 2034 due to concerns over the threat of climate change on snow sports.
France captain Dupont to start against South Africa
PARIS :Antoine Dupont will start for France in Sunday's quarter-final clash against South Africa after recovering from surgery on a broken cheekbone in a massive boost for the hosts ahead of what could turn out to be a tactical battle at the Stade de France.
Springboks determined to steer clear of ref's wrath in 'brutal' battle with France
PARIS : Indiscipline has often proven costly for South Africa but the Springboks are determined to steer clear of costly cards at this World Cup even though they anticipate a brutal physical challenge when they face France in Sunday’s quarter-final, captain Siya Kolisi said.
Boks spring selection surprises for France quarter-final
PARIS :South Africa have sprung selection surprises for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France, naming a new halfback pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach, veteran Duane Vermeulen at number eight and only five forwards on the bench.
Argentina search for form to end Wales’ rapid rise out of doldrums
PARIS : Wales have risen remarkably rapidly out of a slump and now sit on the cusp of an unlikely place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals but first must get past a dangerous Argentina side, searching for form at the tournament in France.
England drop Ford, start Smith at fullback against Fiji
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France : England coach Steve Borthwick has dropped George Ford and has opted to start Owen Farrell at flyhalf and Marcus Smith at fullback for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.