Italy women's Rugby World Cup forward banned 12 weeks for biting
WELLINGTON: Italy second-row forward Sara Tounesi was on Tuesday (Oct 25) banned for 12 matches for biting an opponent in the women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
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Moukoko, 17, in Germany’s preliminary WCup squad
BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund’s 17-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko has reportedly been included in Germany’s preliminary squad for the World Cup. Union Berlin midfielder Rani Khedira, Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Luca Netz and Werder Bremen forward Niclas Füllkrug — who is joint top scorer in the Bundesliga with eight goals — all made coach Hansi Flick’s preliminary list, German tabloid Bild said Tuesday. National team coaches had to submit their selection of up to 55 players before a deadline of Oct.
Tipuric to captain Wales in November Tests
Justin Tipuric will captain Wales in their November international campaign, it was announced on Tuesday.
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12-week biting ban for Italian forward grabs headlines at Women's Rugby World Cup
Italy second-row forward Sara Tounesi was on Tuesday banned for 12 matches for biting an opponent in the Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
Italy's Sara Tounesi gets 12-match ban for biting at World Cup
Italy lock Sara Tounesi has been suspended for 12 matches for biting a player from Japan at the women's Rugby World Cup, meaning she misses Saturday's quarter-final against France.
Schedule ahead of World Cup is 'crazy' says Chelsea's Azpilicueta
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta said the number of games being crammed into the schedule ahead of the World Cup next month is "crazy" and that player welfare is being jeopardised.
Azpilicueta concerned by pre-World Cup schedule
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta said the number of games being crammed into the schedule ahead of the World Cup next month is "crazy" and that player welfare is being jeopardised.