Physicality of modern game means rotation is everything
After a bruising encounter against Samoa in Bayonne, Andy Farrell was finally able to announce his 33-man World Cup squad.
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Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.
Federal Government to receive Cricket World Cup Trophy today
Sports Minister, John Enoh, is expected to receive cricket’s World Cup trophy on behalf of the Federal Government today in Abuja.
'Baby AB' Dewald Brevis Steps Onto International Stage As South Africa Take On Australia
Dewald Brevis will take a step onto cricket's big stage during Australia's white-ball tour of South Africa, which starts with the first of three Twenty20 internationals at Kingsmead on Wednesday. Brevis, 20, was nicknamed 'Baby AB' for the way he modelled his game on that of retired South African star AB de Villiers. He wears the same number 17 on his shirt and has the ability to hit big sixes, particularly in the area between midwicket and long-on. He slammed a South African T20 record score of 162 off 57 balls in a domestic match last October but has yet to have consistent success for franchise teams in four countries.
Ferris: Ireland may not be able to match South Africa's physicality at World Cup
In ticking the boxes required to win a World Cup, Stephen Ferris is still sticking with South Africa to retain their title, adding that Ireland's squad needs to be in rude health if they are to having any chance of lifting the Webb Ellis trophy for the first time.
New Zealand lock Barrett cleared to play in World Cup opener
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa at Twickenham on Friday, leaving the second row free to line up against France in the Rugby World Cup opener on Sep 8.
Scott free! All Black bonus as Barrett available to face France in RWC opener
There was some good news for the All Blacks on Monday afternoon as lock Scott Barrett will be available to face hosts France in the opening clash of the Rugby World Cup.
Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are World Cup champions for a reason
Bullish Grant Gilchrist is adamant Scotland remain unfazed by South Africa's blistering form in the lead-up to their World Cup showdown in Marseille a week on Sunday.