Eddie Jones expects tightly contested RWC: 'About 6 teams are separated by a cigarette paper'
New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday declared that he's "not the messiah", but he is aiming to win this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
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Eddie O'Sullivan: Ireland coach Andy Farrell faces crucial call at inside centre for Wales
Eddie O'Sullivan says that Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces a crucial call at inside centre for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Wales.
Australia's Women's World Cup opener to be held at Stadium Australia
The 2023 Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia will kick off their campaign against Ireland at the 83,500 capacity Stadium Australia, Sydney's largest stadium, due to public demand for more tickets, FIFA said on Monday.
Ticket demand sees FIFA move Ireland's World Cup opener
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup opener against Australia in July looks has been moved to the 82,500-capacity Accor Stadium in Sydney due to the high level of demand for tickets.
20-point boost: How SA's 2-0 lead v England boosts Cricket World Cup chances
Sri Lankan cricket fans must have watched on with bated breath when South Africa first pulled Friday's first ODI against England out of the fire, before slumping into their chairs when the Proteas surgically reeled in their third highest successful ODI chase in the second game on Sunday.
Real Madrid favourites to keep up Europe’s dominance
RABAT : Real Madrid are favourites for a record-extending fifth success at the Club World Cup, and in the process keeping up European dominance over South America in the annual tournament, which kicks off in Morocco on Wednesday.
Former All Black Campbell Johnstone comes out as gay
Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying on a television programme that he had been "living a lie" and leading "a double life" before acknowledging his sexuality. Johnstone, who played three Tests in 2005, had already told his family and close friends before publicly coming out on New Zealand current affairs programme Seven Sharp. "If I can be the first All Black that comes out as gay and take away the pressure and stigma surrounding the issue it can actually help other people," Johnstone said. "If I open up that door and magically make that closet disappear, then we're going to help a lot of people." Johnstone made his debut against Fiji and played two Tests against the British and Irish Lions. He also made 62 appearances for Canterbury and 38 for the Crusaders. New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson, who is also a former team-mate, said in a statement Johnstone's "strength and visibility will pave the way for others in our game".
Former NZ prop Johnstone becomes first All Black to come out as gay
Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying on a television programme on Monday he had been "living a lie" and leading "a double life" before acknowledging his sexuality.