France's Ntamack out of Rugby World Cup due to injury: Reports
PARIS: French flyhalf Romain Ntamack has been ruled out of next month's World Cup after suffering a knee injury, reported L'Equipe newspaper and other French media.
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Hosts France receive Rugby World Cup hammer blow with star flyhalf ruled out
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack has been ruled out of next month's Rugby World Cup with a knee injury, a source close to the player told AFP on Monday.
Gregor Townsend adamant Scotland are a match for anyone
Gregor Townsend is adamant Scotland, who are in Ireland's pool, are equipped to go toe-to-toe with any side they encounter at the upcoming World Cup after giving formidable France another fright on Saturday.
"We Will See If He's...": England Coach Matthew Mott Wants Ben Stokes To Return For ODI World Cup
England coach Matthew Mott wants Ben Stokes to play in the England squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India. Ben Stokes retired from One Day Internationals in July 2022 and, following the Ashes, repeated his desire to remain retired from the 50-over format in order to be fit for the Test series against India in early 2024. Stokes suffered a knee injury in New Zealand in February, forcing him to miss most of the Indian Premier League season. Despite being ready to captain England in the Ashes, he was primarily limited to batting owing to the injury, bowling only 29 overs in five matches.
Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win World Cup
SYDNEY : Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women's World Cup.
Bok skipper Kolisi desperate for game time in warm-ups
Captain Siya Kolisi, Ox Nche and Jaden Hendrikse are desperate for game time after title-holders South Africa arrived in Britain on Sunday to continue their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations.
Celtic squad revealed as Reo Hatate role call awaits and Rodgers faces decision on 2 key tweaks
It was a happy hunting ground for Brendan Rodgers in his first stint in charge and now the Celtic boss returns to Aberdeen in search of another signature result.