Argentina claim the underdog status for Japan showdown
NANTES, France : Argentina, despite their World Cup pedigree, appear determined to claim the underdog tag for their blockbuster Pool D showdown against Japan in Nantes next Sunday.
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Fiji will not look past Portugal in quarter-final hunt
BORDEAUX, France : Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui will not allow himself to think about a Rugby World Cup quarter-final just yet but, having seen his side roll up their sleeves and fight for a gritty 17-12 win over Georgia in Bordeaux, he knows they are almost there.
Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases
Ireland will continue to monitor the fitness of absent prop Cian Healy following encouraging progress in his recovery from the injury which caused him to be left out of Andy Farrell’s Rugby World Cup squad.
Swiatek puts focus on improvement and not reclaiming top rank
Iga Swiatek said losing the world number one ranking felt like a weight was lifted off her shoulders and the 22-year-old plans to focus on improving her game and not merely chasing points during the home stretch of the season.
Wing Graham revelling in Scotland’s attacking approach
LILLE, France : Wing Darcy Graham equalled Scotland’s record for the most tries in a Rugby World Cup match when he crossed Romania's line four times in Saturday’s 84-0 Pool B romp in Lille, and now has another major milestone looming.
When Irish tennis dined at the Davis Cup's top table and took on the might John McEnroe
"The Republic of Ireland is not a place where tennis flourishes. The reasons may be varied, but leaving the country's sports psyche aside, there are two possible explanations much easier to understand..."
Bigger and better? RWC can give us more of a good thing
Seven weeks from start to finish. Even the most ardent of supporters would agree that the Rugby World Cup is a lengthy commitment.
Harry Kane Penalty Helps Bayern Munich Snatch Draw At Leipzig
Bayern Munich came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at RB Leipzig on Saturday as Harry Kane kick-started a second-half revival to prevent a first league loss of the season. Leipzig were 2-0 up and cruising at half-time thanks to goals from Lois Openda and Castello Lukeba, but Kane converted a penalty early in the second half to give his side hope. The goal, Kane's eighth in six league appearances since moving from Tottenham, had the desired effect, spurring Bayern on and Leroy Sane equalised shortly afterwards.