Kicker Donaldson, Kerevi start Wallabies World Cup opener
PARIS : Australia coach Eddie Jones has named place-kicking fullback Ben Donaldson in a full-strength side for their World Cup Pool C opener against Georgia on Saturday.
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India and Pakistan set to resume fierce cricket rivalry
There are many legendary rivalries in sport.
Demarai Gray joins Al-Ettifaq from Everton on Saudi transfer deadline day
LIVERPOOL: Everton winger Demarai Gray became the latest player to join the exodus to Saudi Arabia after signing for Al-Ettifaq on Thursday on the final day of the country’s transfer window. The Jamaica international moved for an undisclosed fee and signed a four-year contract. He follows a slew of stars from Europe’s top leagues who have headed to the lucrative Saudi League in recent months. Marquee names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have all taken up the riches on offer as Saudi has embarked on a spectacular recruitment drive. The 27-year-old Gray joined Everton from German team Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.
History here to be written say fired-up French ahead of World Cup opener
PARIS : Past meetings between two old foes will count for nothing when France and New Zealand face off in what promises to be another vintage clash in the Rugby World Cup curtain raiser on Friday, Les Bleus' general manager Raphael Ibanez said.
Chappet feels Onesto can shine in Irish Champion Stakes
Fabrice Chappet is confident last year's runner-up Onesto will put up another bold show when he takes on the likes of King Of Steel and Auguste Rodin in Saturday's Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes.
Omobamidele left out of finalised Republic of Ireland squad to play France
Andrew Omobamidele has been left out of the finalised Republic of Ireland squad to play France tonight.
Dino Lamb and Danilo Fischetti drafted in by Italy to face Namibia in World Cup opener
Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.
Springboks have better balance and depth than in 'bonus' 2019 triumph
MARSEILLE, France : If winning a Rugby World Cup is a squad effort then South Africa are better placed than most to retain their title with strength in depth across the park and much of the experience gained in lifting the trophy four years ago retained.