South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx ruled out for rest of World Cup
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup with a long-term knee injury.
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"It's Not Easy To...": India Coach On Decision To Drop Mohammed Shami
India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Thursday said the return of Jasprit Bumrah has strengthened their pace unit and it is pleasing to have four fully-fit fast bowlers going into next month's World Cup. During the recent tour to Ireland, Bumrah wore India colours after a long injury layoff, and impressed with his intensity during the ongoing Asia Cup as well. "We have been following Bumrah's progress from the NCA, and we are very happy with the report that we have got.
Springboks sweat on Malcolm Marx fitness after training injury
South Africa face a potentially huge blow to their bid to retain the Rugby World Cup after hooker Malcolm Marx was sent for scans for an undisclosed injury picked up in training on Wednesday.
Lineout issues not a concern for Ireland - Tadhg Beirne
Tadhg Beirne says Ireland's lineout mishaps are not a concern to the team and is confident that they can be ironed out against Tonga.
Jack Conan could be fit for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa – Mick Kearney
Ireland are optimistic sidelined number eight Jack Conan will be fit to feature in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup showdown with defending champions South Africa in Paris.
Mueller kick-starts Germany's post-Flick era with win over France
DORTMUND: Veteran forward Thomas Mueller kick started Germany's post-Hansi Flick era, scoring early to set the Euro 2024 hosts on the way to a 2-1 win over France in Dortmund on Tuesday (Sep 12).
Rugby World Cup organisers apologise for crowd problems, botched anthems
The World Cup pool D match between England and Argentina in Marseille got underway on Saturday to hundreds of empty seats as supporters were queuing outside while in Bordeaux tramway problems delayed fans arrival for the Ireland v Namibia game.