Great expectations - fans feel the time is now for Ireland at Rugby World Cup
Nine times Ireland have travelled to World Cups in hope and expectation but have come up short on each occasion.
New Zealand Sport News
New Zealand skipper Williamson hoping to be fit for World Cup opener
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is not making promises but is holding out hope of being fit for the Black Caps' entire World Cup campaign in India as he makes progress with his injured knee.
Andy Farrell could opt to play Johnny Sexton in every pool game
Finally, the World Cup will get underway in France this weekend.
Pembury’s Emily Craig says partnership with Imogen Grant couldn’t be better as duo chase another World Rowing Championship lightweight women’s double sculls title in Belgrade
Emily Craig is hoping her close off-water friendship with rowing partner Imogen Grant can propel the duo to new heights as they look to defend their World Championship crown.
Bok sensation Moodie among five young guns to watch at the Rugby World Cup
From in-form wingers to a generational Georgian talent and a co-captain with just 11 caps to his name, AFP Sports looks at five players aged 23 or younger who could grab the headlines at the Rugby World Cup which starts in France on Friday:
Kane Williamson Bounces Back To Captain New Zealand At ODI World Cup
New Zealand's hopes for the 50-over World Cup received a boost Tuesday, with Kane Williamson set to captain the Black Caps despite still recovering from a serious knee injury. Williamson has scored more than 6,500 runs in one-day international cricket and led New Zealand in their nail-biting defeat by England in the 2019 World Cup final. The star batter has been sidelined since April after surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right knee suffered while playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League.
Authorities back France decision to pick player convicted over racism
French authorities supported France national team coach Fabien Galthie on Monday over his decision to pick Bastien Chalureau, who in 2020 was convicted of a racially motivated assault, in his rugby World Cup squad.
Tearful Chalureau denies racism as France gear up for All Blacks clash
RUEIL MALMAISON, France: French lock Bastien Chalureau insisted on Monday he is not racist amid an outcry over his call-up into the Rugby World Cup squad three years after his conviction for a racially motivated assault.