French air traffic controllers threaten strike during Rugby World Cup
French air traffic controllers' main union SNCTA on Tuesday called for strike action on 15 September, two days before Ireland take on Tonga in Nantes.
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Ryanair boss slams flight disruption as he provides reason for cancellations
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has slammed air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats for the “unacceptable” disruption caused over the past two days.
Paris Opera star Hugo Marchand strives to make ballet more accessible
His next performance "Les Étoiles au château" will be held on September 9 and 10 at the Château de Digoine, in France's Saône et Loire department.
Dan Sheehan 'delighted with great week in rehab' as World Cup looms
Dan Sheehan admits he was concerned about his World Cup prospects when limping off against England but says he can't wait to get going in France.
LISTEN | Nick Mallett talks to Lloyd Burnard about the upcoming Rugby World Cup
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France begins on 8 September and ends on 28 October. All eyes are on the Springboks, winners of the 2019 World Cup. Can they win again? Join Nick Mallett, the renowned coach and commentator, as he delves into the tournament's core questions. The book Insights into the Rugby World Cup (Jonathan Ball) is News24's Book of the Month for August, and it's a must-read for everyone, whether a sports fan or not. In this Pagecast episode, Nick Mallett discusses the book with co-author Lloyd Burnard, the sports editor of News24. Enjoy the conversation, and let's hope the Springboks lead us to victory!
List of US Open women's singles champions
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Georgia hand Rugby World Cup call-up to star of Under-20 world champions
TBILISI: Georgia have picked rising star Tornike Kakhoidze for their World Cup squad in a surprise inclusion for the centre who made a positive impression at the Under-20 world championships two months ago.
All Blacks hope heavy defeat turns out to be blessing in disguise
New Zealand captain Sam Cane hopes their record defeat by South Africa might prove a blessing in disguise ahead of the World Cup in France where they will be one of the favourites.