Georgia's Gorgadze returns at number eight for Wallabies clash
PARIS : Georgia coach Levan Maisashvili has brought Beka Gorgadze into a rejigged back row for Saturday's World Cup Pool C opener against Australia at the Stade de France.
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Sexton to lead Ireland in World Cup opener with Romania, Van der Flier benched
PARIS : Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will lead the side but flanker Josh van der Flier has been left out of their opening World Cup game against Romania at the Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday as coach Andy Farrell seeks to hit the ground running.
Romania shuffle backline for World Cup opener against Ireland
New Zealand-born Hinckley Vaovasa will start at fly-half for Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against Ireland on Saturday (2.30pm) as number 8 Cristian Chirica wears the captain's armband on the country’s return to the global finals.
Springboks have better balance and depth than in 'bonus' 2019 triumph
MARSEILLE, France : If winning a Rugby World Cup is a squad effort then South Africa are better placed than most to retain their title with strength in depth across the park and much of the experience gained in lifting the trophy four years ago retained.
Springboks go with Kolbe, Arendse on wings to start Rugby World Cup defence vs. Scotland
Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse are on the South Africa wings for the opening game of its Rugby World Cup title defence against Scotland this weekend, and Damian Willemse is at fullback ahead of Willie le Roux.
Hale mum with rare type of blood cancer wants to raise awareness
A Hale business owner and mum-of-one has opened up about living with a rare blood cancer to help raise awareness during Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September.
South Africa pick Willemse over Le Roux for World Cup opener
South Africa have selected Damian Willemse at fullback and opted for a 6-2 split between forwards and backs on the bench for the opening game of their Rugby World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Bayern Munich's Thomas Tuchel 'called Manchester United star on deadline day' and other transfer rumours
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel reportedly rung Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay on deadline day to try and secure a move but the deal fell through.