Ex-Real Madrid, Chelsea forward Hazard retires from football - ESPN
Eden Hazard announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday at the age of 32, bringing an end to his 16-year career.
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South Africa to appeal to CAS to keep flag flying at World Cups
CAPE TOWN : The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a possible flag ban at the on-going rugby and cricket World Cups, the country’s sports minister Zizi Kodwa said on Tuesday.
Superfan Borthwick unlikely to ditch Farrell for England-Fiji clash
MARSEILLE, France : Anyone wondering if England's Steve Borthwick might think the answer to their attacking woes against Samoa is to drop Owen Farrell for this weekend's quarter-final with Fiji should note the coach's assessment of his captain after Saturday's game.
French build strong case for the defence ahead of S Africa clash
PARIS : France conceded three tries per game during their World Cup preparations but once the tournament started, their defence was back to its best - a key factor as the knockout phase looms.
World Rugby aiming for 'genuinely competitive World Cup' in 2031
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has hailed the first month's World Cup action in France and promised the sport's lesser nations would get more chances "to be competitive on the world stage" amid widespread frustration from players and coaches. However, anyone expecting a levelling up to come to fruition in time for the next tournament in Australia in 2027 might be disappointed as Beaumont spoke of a "genuinely competitive World Cup" four years after that.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland's dominant defence, and trying to figure out New Zealand
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by Jonny Holland and Mick Kearney to look back in Ireland's 36-14 win against Scotland in Paris.
James Ryan and Mack Hansen injury doubts for Ireland against New Zealand
James Ryan and Mack Hansen are major doubts for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand after missing training on Tuesday.
We'll close the gap with smaller nations by 2031 says World Rugby chief
LILLE, France : World Rugby head Bill Beaumont has hailed the first month's World Cup action in France and promised the sport’s lesser nations would get more chances “to be competitive on the world stage” amid widespread frustration from players and coaches.