Nienaber, Etzebeth and Libbok nominated for prestigious World Rugby awards
Three members of the Springbok camp are in line for prestigious World Rugby awards.
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RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Where will the RWC final be won and lost?
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and former All Black hooker James Parsons to look ahead at the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa.
Ireland’s Aki among nominees for world player of the year
PARIS : Ireland centre Bundee Aki is among four nominees for the World Rugby men's player of the year along with France captain Antoine Dupont and World Cup finalists Eben Etzebeth from South Africa and New Zealand’s Ardie Sevea, officials announced on Thursday.
Converted winger Jordan feasts on tries to prove NZ critics wrong
PARIS : Those who criticised New Zealand coach Ian Foster for shifting fullback Will Jordan to the right wing have been left to eat their words as he has completed his transformation into an awe-inspiring try-scoring machine at the Rugby World Cup.
Different feel as England Argentina meet again in bronze final
PARIS : When England played Argentina on the first weekend of the Rugby World Cup they were coming off five defeats in six games with doubts swirling about their prospects, but when they meet again in the bronze final on Friday it is on a run of five wins in six games.
Springbok forwards know the stakes after final selection gamble
PRESLES COURCELLES, France : South Africa’s forwards know any successful outcome of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final depends on how they dominate New Zealand upfront after the Springboks made a surprise selection gamble for the clash at the Stade de France.
Ireland’s Bundee Aki among nominees for world rugby player of the year
Ireland centre Bundee Aki is among four nominees for the World Rugby men's player of the year along with France captain Antoine Dupont and World Cup finalists Eben Etzebeth from South Africa and New Zealand’s Ardie Sevea, officials announced on Thursday.
How Under-Fire Pakistan Can Qualify For Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals: Explained
Pakistan find themselves in a spot of bother at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 as the tournament heads into the second half. The 1992 champions have struggled for consistency despite getting a good start and as it stands, their future in the tournament remains uncertain. Pakistan won their opening match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad, before completing a World Cup-record run chase against Sri Lanka at the same venue. However, the tables started turning once they headed to Ahmedabad to face hosts India.