All Blacks must be 'switched on' for Japan threat: Lienert-Brown
Recalled centre Anton Lienert-Brown said on Tuesday that the All Blacks will not take Japan lightly when they meet in Tokyo this weekend, insisting they were now "a feared opponent".
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Rugby-Blues winger Telea called up to All Blacks squad for Japan test
(Reuters) - Uncapped Auckland Blues winger Mark Telea has been called up to the All Blacks squad for Saturday's test against Japan as a replacement for Leicester Fainga'anuku, the team said on Tuesday.
Rugby-Italy lock Tounesi banned for 12 matches for biting at women's World Cup
(Reuters) - 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 miss Saturday's quarter-final against France.
Soccer-Schedule ahead of World Cup is 'crazy,' says Chelsea's Azpilicueta
(Reuters) - 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.
France name Dupont as captain for November internationals
PARIS: France's Six Nations hero Antoine Dupont has been named as captain ahead of matches against Australia, South Africa and Japan next month, the country's rugby federation said on Monday.
Rust a risk for many of Canada's men's soccer team ahead of World Cup
CF Montreal's exit from the Major League Soccer playoffs on Sunday was more than a local concern. At least four probable members of the Canadian men's national team, including certain starter Alistair Johnston and rising midfielder Ismael Koné, are now idled with nearly a month to go before their first game in November's World Cup in Qatar.
Rugby-France name Dupont as captain for November internationals
PARIS : France's Six Nations hero Antoine Dupont has been named as captain ahead of matches against Australia, South Africa and Japan next month, the country's rugby federation said on Monday.
Injury blow for Eddie Jones and England as Owen Farrell ruled out of training squad
Owen Farrell added to England's injury woes after it was announced Monday he had withdrawn from their training camp ahead of the Autumn internationals.