England being written off too soon, says Borthwick
England coach Steve Borthwick said his team have been written off too soon before the Rugby World Cup after a dire run of results in the build-up to the tournament in France.
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Bok sensation Moodie among five young guns to watch at the Rugby World Cup
From in-form wingers to a generational Georgian talent and a co-captain with just 11 caps to his name, AFP Sports looks at five players aged 23 or younger who could grab the headlines at the Rugby World Cup which starts in France on Friday:
Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele set for moves to Galatasaray
Tottenham are on the verge of offloading both Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele to Galatasaray, the PA news agency understands.
Ndombele, Sanchez join Galatasaray from Spurs
Turkish champions Galatasaray have signed midfielder Tanguy Ndombele and defender Davinson Sanchez from Tottenham Hotspur, the Premier League club said on Monday.
Authorities back France decision to pick player convicted over racism
French authorities supported France national team coach Fabien Galthie on Monday over his decision to pick Bastien Chalureau, who in 2020 was convicted of a racially motivated assault, in his rugby World Cup squad.
Tiafoe v Shelton showdown a moment to reflect for Black athletes, says Blake
NEW YORK : Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton will represent more than American tennis when they meet on Arthur Ashe Stadium in the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Tuesday - they will be inspiring the next generation of Black players, retired American James Blake told Reuters.
Rublev hoping nine times is the charm at the US Open
NEW YORK : Andrey Rublev dispatched the last Briton Jack Draper 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals and then go back to the drawing board to figure out a way to clear the next hurdle.
Tearful Chalureau denies racism as France gear up for All Blacks clash
RUEIL MALMAISON, France: French lock Bastien Chalureau insisted on Monday he is not racist amid an outcry over his call-up into the Rugby World Cup squad three years after his conviction for a racially motivated assault.