Injured Lynagh, Ikitau scratched from Wallabies squad v Argentina
MELBOURNE :Flyhalf Tom Lynagh and centre Len Ikitau have been ruled out of Australia's Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Sydney on Saturday in a blow for the Wallabies.
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New Zealand look to crush South Africa's Rugby Championship title defence
New Zealand will look to end South Africa's Rugby Championship title defence on Saturday in a crunch match in Wellington where both sides have put their faith in raw talent to thrive under pressure.
Olympian Carter to make All Blacks debut v South Africa in Wellington
Olympic rugby sevens player Leroy Carter will make his test debut on the left wing in a rejigged New Zealand lineup for the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa in Wellington on Saturday.
Citing illness, Canadian rider Mike Woods pulls out of his swansong race in Montreal
Citing illness, Canadian rider Mike Woods has pulled out of Sunday's Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal.
Toure double fires Australia to Ashes win over New Zealand
Rookie striker Mohamed Toure scored two goals in a new-look attack for Australia as the Socceroos beat New Zealand 3-1 in a friendly in Auckland on Tuesday to complete a 2-0 sweep of their "Soccer Ashes" series.
England still favourites but Canada or Kiwis could spoil World Cup party
LONDON :Hosts England’s status as favourites for the Women’s Rugby World Cup title has hardly been challenged since the tournament kicked off, but both Canada and New Zealand are showing the potential to spoil the home party.
Scott Bemand does not expect lasting damage from Ireland’s loss to New Zealand
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand is certain a 40-0 drubbing at the hands of reigning champions New Zealand will not psychologically damage his players ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals.
France, New Zealand take top spots in Womens' World Cup pools
NORTHAMPTON, England : France and New Zealand finished top in their respective Women’s Rugby World Cup pools with convincing victories on Sunday as the group stage came to a close and the quarter-final pairings were finalised.