Blackadder called up to injury-hit New Zealand squad
PARIS : Loose forward Ethan Blackadder has been called into the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup as an injury replacement for winger Emoni Narawa, coach Ian Foster said on Saturday.
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Fearless Scotland have belief they can top a tough World Cup pool
MARSEILLE, France : Scotland have one win in 21 years against world champions South Africa over their last 15 meetings, but there is a genuine belief among the class of 2023 they can claim victory in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener in Marseille on Sunday.
France see flaws in their performance despite New Zealand World Cup win
PARIS : France got off to a near-perfect start in their home World Cup curtain raiser by beating New Zealand 27-13, yet they know there is a lot to improve if they are to lift the Webb Ellis trophy in seven weeks.
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USA-Canada FIBA World Cup bronze game could be start of rivalry - ESPN
MANILA, Philippines — In a game years in the making, Team USA and Team Canada are finally playing for a basketball medal.
Exploring the Republic of Ireland's potential play-off path to Euro 2024
Once drawn alongside France and the Netherlands in the qualification phase for Euro 2024, there was a strong sense that the Republic of Ireland would be looking for a back avenue into the tournament.
Football star Achraf Hakimi urges Moroccans to ‘help each other’ after earthquake
AGADIR, Morocco: The status of Morocco’s football game Saturday night as part of African Cup of Nations qualifying was uncertain after an earthquake struck the country, killing more than 800 people. Morocco were scheduled to play Liberia at Adrar Stadium in Agadir. The earthquake struck late Friday night. It has killed hundreds of people and damaged buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech. Rescuers struggled to get through boulder-strewn roads to the remote mountain villages hit hardest. Star player Achraf Hakimi offered his condolences. “We are living a difficult moment for our fellow citizens.
Stopping Frenkie De Jong key to Irish hopes of hindering Dutch
Unofficially at least, 'McAteer' comes up as an option in the thesaurus when Dutch football supporters are looking up an equivalent for "the shivers".