Andy Farrell: I had to persuade Keith Earls not to retire
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has revealed he persuaded World Cup-bound wing Keith Earls not to retire.
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Back to World Cup business for Boks: 'All focus on Scotland from this moment on,' says Duane
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says Friday's record-breaking win over New Zealand has already been put on the backburner, with their focus now firmly on Scotland, who they face in their Rugby World Cup opener.
"Captaincy Not Based On Personal Likes And Dislikes": Rohit Sharma On World Cup Squad Selection
Rohit Sharma understands the gargantuan pressure that a home World Cup brings but the Indian captain wants to insulate himself from the outside chatter as he embarks on an arduous journey to win the country's first ICC trophy in a decade. Shouldering more than a billion hopes, the 36-year-old India skipper knows what's at stake in the ODI World Cup, which starts October 5 with England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
Jimmy Neesham Withdraws From New Zealand's T20I Series Against England
New Zealand have been forced to reshuffle their squad as all-rounder Jimmy Neesham will skip the Kiwis' upcoming T20I series against England. Neesham was due to join the NZ camp following the completion of his domestic campaign with The Oval Invincibles in England's domestic T20 competition. But the 32-year-old will instead return to New Zealand to be alongside his wife ahead of the birth of their first child according to the ICC. Neesham has featured in more than 150 matches national team and played a pivotal role in the success they enjoyed in the last edition of the ODI World Cup as he amassed 232 runs and claimed 15 wickets.
All Blacks coach not panicking despite Springboks hiding
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks are not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world champion Springboks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
Williamson given two weeks to prove fitness for World Cup
:New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he will give Kane Williamson every chance to prove his fitness over the two weeks before the World Cup squad is named but conceded the Black Caps captain still had a long way to go.
Boks, Fiji light up Twickenham … Samoa simmering: 3 talking points after final RWC warm-ups
The final warm-up matches for this year's Rugby World Cup took place this weekend with holders South Africa hammering New Zealand on Friday and Fiji stunning England among the standout results.
'Calm down', All Blacks coach not panicking despite Springboks spanking
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks were not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world champion Springboks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.