European experience sharpens Japan's edge at World Cup
DOHA: Japan had no European-based players in their squad when they made their World Cup debut in 1998. Now they have more from German clubs alone than from their domestic J-League.
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World Cup: All you need to know on the teams, fixtures and even the local laws of Qatar
The 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20th, with the hosts facing Ecuador to get proceedings underway.
Autumn Nations Series team of the week
It was a mixed bag of matches in the Autumn Nations Series over the weekend.
Germany gearing up to handle pressure in group opener against Japan
DOHA : Germany go into their World Cup Group E opener against Japan on Wednesday knowing that this one game could potentially make or break their tournament hopes.
Itoje wants England to 'unlock potential' against Springboks
Maro Itoje has urged England to "unlock their potential" by producing a full 80-minute performance against South Africa in their final Autumn Nations international.
Japan's Mitoma preparing to hit Germany on the counter in opener
DOHA: Japan's Kaoru Mitoma believes Germany could be vulnerable to the counter-attack when they meet a Samurai Blue side stacked with pacy attacking talent in their World Cup opener on Wednesday (Nov 23).
Max Verstappen signs off with record-extending win in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix F1 finale
ABU DHABI: Double world champion Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year in Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Charles Leclerc secured second in the overall standings. The Dutchman, who wrapped up the title last month in Japan with four races to spare, was unchallenged as he led from pole position to chequered flag. He crossed the line 8.7 seconds ahead of Leclerc, who having made just one stop, held on to second ahead of Verstappen’s two-stopping team mate Sergio Perez to edge him in their battle for second.
Penaud double takes France past Japan
Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as France beat Japan 35-17 in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday to continue their winning run before next year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.