Blackadder called up to injury-hit New Zealand squad
PARIS : Loose forward Ethan Blackadder has been called into the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup as an injury replacement for winger Emoni Narawa, coach Ian Foster said on Saturday.
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France see flaws in their performance despite New Zealand World Cup win
PARIS : France got off to a near-perfect start in their home World Cup curtain raiser by beating New Zealand 27-13, yet they know there is a lot to improve if they are to lift the Webb Ellis trophy in seven weeks.
LIVE | RWC 2023: Action-packed weekend set to kick off as huge fixtures await
Visit News24's Rugby World Cup 2023 zone for fixtures, pools, profiles and all the action from this prestigious event.
Confined to quarters: Can Ireland put an end to a modern obsession?
On the eve of another Rugby World Cup, Irish fans are again perched anxiously between optimism and foreboding.
All Blacks' Foster not panicking after France opening loss
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster said on Saturday he remained confident of his side's chances at the Rugby World Cup despite the 27-13 loss to hosts France in the opening match.
Andrew Flintoff Makes First Appearance Since Brutal Crash. See Viral Pics
Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff made his first appearance in nine months at the Sophia Gardens on Friday as he joined up with the England squad for their one-day international series against New Zealand. The 45-year-old was hospitalised last December after he suffered facial injuries in an accident while shooting for Top Gear at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey last year, according to Sky Sports. England played their first ODI match of the one-day international series gainst New Zealand. However, they lost the game by eight wickets.
World Cup debut next step on remarkable rise of Joe McCarthy
Joe McCarthy isn't a World Cup bolter in the traditional sense, but in a squad as settled as Andy Farrell’s, he’s as close to a bolter as you could be.
England vs Argentina in Rugby World Cup 2023 - teams, kick-off time and how to watch on TV
England are to begin their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign against Argentina on Saturday night.