Argentina rally to dump Wales out of the World Cup
Wales crashed out of the Rugby World Cup after Emiliano Boffelli inspired an Argentina fightback that saw them win a thrilling spectacle 29-17 at Stade Velodrome.
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Dusautoir fears bruising quarter-final for France against Springboks
PARIS : Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir fears the hosts' bid for a first world title could be damaged by South Africa even if Les Bleus beat the world champions in the quarter-finals on Sunday.
Argentina hail work ethic as they come from behind to beat Wales
MARSEILLE : Argentina coach Michael Cheika said his side's fight back from a 10-point deficit to beat Wales 29-17 in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final was a reward for months of hard work.
Series win changed Ireland-All Blacks relationship for good
It may have started when Steve Hansen wondered aloud how Ireland would cope with the target on their backs.
Blow for New Zealand as scan reveals Kane Williamson has fractured thumb
New Zealand suffered a huge injury blow on Saturday when a scan revealed that captain Kane Williamson has fractured a thumb.
World Cup Points Table: How Victory Against Pakistan Massively Boosts India In Standings
The Indian cricket team claimed the top spot in the points table after extending their winning run in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday. Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer were in tremendous touch after an inspired bowling performance as India demolished Pakistan by seven wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As a result, the Rohit Sharma-led side currently has six points from three matches with an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.821. New Zealand also have six points from three matches but they are second due to an inferior NRR of +1.604. South Africa are second with four points from two matches but they have the best NRR in the competition till now - +2.360. Pakistan lost their first match of the competition and they are fourth with four points from three matches.
Saturday sport: Ireland gear up for quarter-final clash with All Blacks
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Good early start key for All Blacks to 'turn the dial back' against Ireland, says McCaw
Ex-New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said his former side have to start well against Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final if they hope to upset the odds.