Fiji handed flyhalf blow as Muntz ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Fiji have been dealt a blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup after flyhalf Caleb Muntz was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury sustained in training on Monday, officials said.
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Springboks wary of Scottish 'magician' Russell, says Vermeulen
South Africa have to do their homework on Scotland's "kingpin" Finn Russell if the defending champions are not to have a nasty shock in their Rugby World Cup opener, the experienced Duane Vermeulen said on Tuesday.
’Fearless’ France favorites for ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams
PARIS: When Sonny Bill Williams retired from rugby union after the 2019 World Cup, he brought an end to one of the most glittering careers in the sport.
All Blacks midfield weapon Barrett in doubt for World Cup opener
New Zealand midfielder Jordie Barrett is in doubt for the World Cup opener against France while battling knee soreness.
India Clubbed With Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica In Inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup
Reigning Asian champions India have been clubbed alongside Egypt, Switzerland, and Jamaica in Pool B of the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup slated from January 24-31 in Muscat. Sixteen national teams will compete in the inaugural edition of the tournament and they have been divided into four groups of four teams each. India earned their qualification for the tournament after beating Pakistan 4-4 (2-0 SO) at the inaugural Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup at Salalah, Oman on Saturday. The Netherlands have been drawn with Pakistan, Poland and Nigeria in Pool A.
New Zealand beat England to tie T20I series 2-2
NOTTINGHAM, England : New Zealand beat England by a comfortable six wickets at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, with Tim Seifert hitting 48 and Glenn Phillips adding 42, to draw their four-match Twenty20 International series 2-2.
Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park relishing chance to test himself at World Cup
Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is determined to make the most of his maiden World Cup following his unconventional late rise to Test-level rugby.
Andy Farrell could opt to play Johnny Sexton in every pool game
Finally, the World Cup will get underway in France this weekend.