Captain Cane missing from New Zealand lineup to face France in World Cup opener
PARIS -New Zealand captain Sam Cane was missing from the All Blacks' team sheet when it was released shortly before the World Cup opener against France on Friday.
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Back to basics key to Argentina revival under Cheika
MARSEILLE, France : Argentina’s improvement under coach Michael Cheika is perfectly illustrated by away wins in New Zealand, England and Australia in the last 13 months, evidence if it were needed they have the potential to go far in this Rugby World Cup campaign.
Boiling Paris parties ahead of blockbuster World Cup opener
PARIS : Tens of thousands of rugby fans began flocking to the Stade de France north of Paris — some dressed as roosters and many sporting berets — as France prepared to launch the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a blockbuster opening clash against New Zealand on Friday.
India takes centre stage at G20 summit
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Ben Stokes Likely To Undergo Knee Surgery Post Cricket World Cup 2023, Could Miss India Tests
England's Test captain Ben Stokes in all likelihood will undergo knee surgery after the conclusion of ODI World Cup rendering him a doubtful starter for the important five-match away series against India next year. Once a premier all-rounder Stokes has found it hard to bowl this summer due to chronic tendonitis in his knee. He has mostly played as a specialist batter in the last three Ashes and will continue to do so in the ODI series against New Zealand followed by the World Cup in India next month. Stokes said he plans to sort out his long pending surgery post the World Cup but refused to divulge the details. "I know what's going to happen, I just don't think now is right time to say what I'm doing," Stokes told reporters on Thursday ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand.
Rugby World Cup 2023 opening ceremony live updates as France take on New Zealand in epic tournament opener
It's finally here and Friday night is set to provide a spectacular opening to the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a match easily worthy of being contested in the final itself on October 28.
World Cup awaits New Zealand haka and French response
PARIS : One of the most eagerly awaited moments in the World Cup opener between New Zealand and France on Friday might come before kickoff at Stade de France when the All Blacks perform the haka.
Quiz: Test your Rugby World Cup knowledge
One of the biggest sporting events of the year gets underway this weekend as the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off.