Boks 'well prepared and eager' for Ireland crunch - Faf
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk said on Thursday his teammates are "well prepared and eager" to get on with this weekend's eagerly awaited Pool B encounter with Ireland in Paris.
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France captain Dupont has facial fracture but not out of World Cup - French federation
France captain Antoine Dupont sustained a facial fracture in the record victory over Namibia, but has not yet been ruled out of the World Cup, the French federation announced on Friday.
Stunning Kante winner sees champions Al-Ittihad beat Al-Fateh and return to Saudi Pro League summit
Champions Al-Ittihad returned to the top of the Roshn Saudi League after a 2-1 comeback win over Al-Fateh at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday night.
Wavering support? Ukraine's Zelensky back in Washington as critics grow louder
Enter neighbouring Poland, which votes next month. Warsaw is one of Ukraine’s biggest backers… to a point. The Polish prime minister announced a halt to weapons exports amid a pre-election row over cheap Ukrainian grain exports. Is this simply political grandstanding or proof that NATO and Europe's unwavering support is not so unwavering? After a spring counteroffensive that's turned to summer and now fall, time is certainly on Vladimir Putin's side as Ukraine's adversary digs in for the long haul. As the carpet bombing of cities continues, as the casualties mount, what's Zelensky's plan?
2024 Paris Olympic: Foundation rallies youths on breakdance competition
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Johnny Sexton: Where else would you rather be?
It's just another World Cup pool game, but not really. It’s not "must win," admits Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton initially declines to admit this one feels different. But it does.
France star Dupont 'has suspected broken jaw': coach Galthie
France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont may have broken his jaw in a high tackle that forced him off the pitch in the 96-0 World Cup thrashing of Namibia on Thursday, coach Fabien Galthie said.
’We’ll see:’ Messi unsure about 2026 World Cup
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said he is unsure about his participation in the next World Cup to be co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada in 2026, when he will be 39.