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"In terms of psyche, they will not fear this guys at all," says Jamie Heaslip of Ireland's mentality going into a huge World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Saudi Arabia formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the men's World Cup in 2034 on Monday in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the kingdom to win.
Japan's Joseph era comes to an end with pool stage exit
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Ireland hope to have all players available to face New Zealand
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"He's Unlikely For Tomorrow"; Jos Buttler Gives Update On Ben Stokes' Availability For Bangladesh Match
England captain Jos Buttler has his "fingers crossed" that players avoid serious injury in their World Cup clash against Bangladesh on a Dharamsala surface he described as "poor". The notoriously sandy and bare outfield at the picturesque Himalayan ground has already come under fire at the tournament. Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott claimed Mujeeb Ur Rehman could have suffered a serious injury when his knee jarred in the ground as he dived while fielding in Saturday's loss to Bangladesh. "It's poor in my opinion," said Buttler on Monday.
France captain Dupont gets surgeon's green light to resume full training, could face Springboks
France captain Antoine Dupont moved a significant step closer to playing in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final after being cleared on Monday to resume full training by the surgeon who operated on his fractured cheekbone.
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Dutch win toss and field against New Zealand at World Cup