Preview: Ireland expects ahead of Sexton's last dance
As the Irish fans made their way through a sweltering Dublin Airport for the 1.55pm flight to Bordeaux on Friday, the reality of this long-haul World Cup set in.
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Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory over All Blacks
PARIS: France made an impressive start to their attempt to win a first Rugby World Cup as the host nation beat New Zealand 27-13 in a hot and humid tournament opener on Friday.
Back to the drawing board for Foster's frustrated All Blacks
PARIS : All Blacks coach Ian Foster said he was confident the 27-13 loss to France in their opening match at the World Cup on Friday did not necessarily bring an end to their hopes of a fourth title.
France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener
At last the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup opener. Over the years, Les Bleus and the All Blacks have met seven times in rugby world cups. Despite historic New Zealand dominance, the encounters have been unpredictable, exciting, and – depending on who you support – devastating. France’s victory on Friday evening was no exception.
France defeat All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener
At last the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup opener. Over the years, Les Bleus and the All Blacks have met seven times in rugby world cups. Despite historic New Zealand dominance, the encounters have been unpredictable, exciting, and – depending on who you support – devastating. France’s victory on Friday evening was no exception.
Sizzling France down New Zealand in thrilling World Cup opener
PARIS :Hosts France underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials with a sizzling 27-13 victory against New Zealand, handing the three-time champions their first defeat in a pool phase in a nail-biting curtain raiser on Friday.
Luus, Kapp centuries help Proteas women to clinical ODI win in Karachi
Centuries by Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp helped the Proteas women clinch a clinical win against Pakistan in the opening ODI on Friday in Karachi.
RWC tickets still available, but would you fork out R25 000 to watch Boks tackle Ireland?
Tickets for the Rugby World Cup are still up for grabs, but fans wanting to watch their favourite team in action will have to fork out considerable amounts.