Renard says France team spirit 'perfect' after turmoil
MELBOURNE : Few coaches have the honour of guiding a team at a soccer World Cup. Herve Renard will do it twice in a year.
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FIFA to offer 20,000 free tickets for Women's World Cup in NZ
FIFA said it is giving away 20,000 free tickets for Women's World Cup games in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Dunedin amid concerns about the slow pace of sales in New Zealand.
Richie Mo'unga back for All Blacks clash with Springboks but Eben Etzebeth a doubt following bereavement
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has restored Richie Mo'unga to starting fly-half and dropped Damian McKenzie from his matchday 23 while welcoming back a slew of reinforcements for their Rugby Championship game against South Africa on Saturday (8.05am Irish time).
All Blacks coach commiserates with grieving Etzebeth: 'They will deal with it in the right way'
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster on Thursday said their thoughts were with South Africa's stand-in captain Eben Etzebeth after his father died in the lead-up to Saturday's match in Auckland.
'Cohesion' key for Under-20s against experienced France, says Iain Henderson
Iain Henderson reckons the unity of the Ireland squad can nullify much of the France threat when the sides meet in the World Rugby U20 Championship final tomorrow.
Mo'unga at flyhalf as All Blacks make 5 changes for 'special' Springboks showdown
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster brought in Will Jordan as part of five changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship showdown with South Africa in Auckland.
Australia, Argentina ring changes for Sydney Test as Eddie Jones demands Wallabies 'roll up sleeves'
Eddie Jones on Thursday demanded that Australia "roll up their sleeves" as he made five changes to his starting team to face Argentina after being thrashed by South Africa in his first game in charge.
Australia to field World Cup lineup against France: coach
MELBOURNE : Australia coach Tony Gustavsson expects to field his Women's World Cup lineup against France when the teams meet in a sell-out friendly in Melbourne on Friday.