Ireland's Samoa 'scare' a heads-up for Springboks
Samoa's ability to gain entry deep into Irish territory will have the Springboks licking their lips, reckons Jamie Heaslip.
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Lomax 'unlikely' to face France in All Blacks' World Cup opener
Tyrel Lomax is expected to miss New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener against France on Sept. 8 after the All Blacks prop had to get 30 stitches for a gash in the leg from a stray boot during Friday's loss against South Africa at Twickenham.
Ireland edge Samoa but suffer Healy World Cup worry
Ireland edged battling Samoa 17-13 in a World Cup warm-up match in rainy Bayonne on Saturday but suffered a major setback ahead of the global showpiece when veteran prop Cian Healy limped off with what appeared to be a calf injury.
Townsend still in search of 80-minute "dream" performance
EDINBURGH : Scotland’s search for the full "80-minute performance" goes on as they stumbled and stuttered in the first half of Saturday’s 33-6 win over Georgia, before scoring five tries in the second period to cruise to victory at Murrayfield.
Ioane hat-trick leads Italy to 42-21 victory over Japan
Wing Monty Ioane scored a hat-trick of tries as Italy completed their Rugby World Cup preparations with a 42-21 victory over Japan in Treviso on Saturday, though the visitors were in the contest up to the final few minutes.
Austin Reaves leads way as U.S. wins FIBA World Cup opener - ESPN
MANILA, Philippines — As Team USA has gone around the planet over the last month it has become clear that Austin Reaves, riding his Los Angeles Lakers popularity, is adored as he's cheered from the moment he steps on every court.
FIBA World Cup 2023 - Schedule, news, Team USA roster - ESPN
As Team USA prepares for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, so should you.
FIFA Suspends Spanish FA Chief Following 'Kiss' Row In Women's World Cup Final
FIFA has suspended Spanish football association chief Luis Rubiales after his involvement in the 'kiss' controversy at the end of the Women's World Cup final. According to reports, he has been handed a 90-day suspension and he has also been barred from contacting Jenni Hermoso in any way, "(We) decided today to provisionally suspend Mr. Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level," said world football's governing body in a statement, explaining it would last 90 days, pending their disciplinary proceedings. Rubiales kissed Hermoso after Spain's victory over England but Hermoso made it clear that the Spanish FA chief did not have her consent.