Qatar and Kuwait deny racism allegations leading to abandonment of friendlies
Both the Qatar and Kuwait football associations have denied claims of racism during their friendly matches against New Zealand and Ireland respectively.
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Qatar FA denies racial abuse by player, says he was victim instead
The Qatar FA (QFA) has said Yusuf Abdurisag did not use discriminatory language against a player from the New Zealand team, who abandoned their friendly at halftime on Monday in protest at an alleged racist slur.
New Zealand to raise racism concerns with FIFA after abandoning Qatar match following alleged racist slur
New Zealand Football (NZF) plan to contact FIFA about protecting players from racism after abandoning a friendly against Qatar at half-time following an alleged racial slur. The NZF said a Qatari player directed a “racist slur” at Michael Boxall, who has Samoan heritage, and it was “heard by several New Zealand players”. Ad The incident occurred just before half-time and referee Manuel Schuttengruber was seen having a discussion with New Zealand captain Joe Bell.
Veteran Leitch says Japan can win Rugby World Cup
The Brave Blossoms reached the quarter-finals for the first time on home soil four years ago, beating Ireland and Scotland before losing to eventual champions South Africa.
81 days and counting - Ireland's Rugby World Cup camp begins
It may still be a little under three months away, but for Ireland the preparation for the Rugby World Cup has officially begun.
Fiji Rugby admit underpaying women internationals
Fiji Rugby have conceded they underpaid their women's team for last year's World Cup and this year's Oceania Rugby Women's Championship after captain Sereima Leweniqila made a public complaint on social media.
Joseph says free-spirited Japan can trouble England at Rugby World Cup
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph believes his team's "unorthodox" style can make life difficult for England at the Rugby World Cup, saying: "We can achieve anything."
Former Bok on World Rugby's judicial panel for World Cup
Former Springbok winger Stefan Terblanche has been included in World Rugby's 30-member team of disciplinary officials for the Rugby World Cup.