England happy being cast as the villains - Vunipola
Billy Vunipola insists England are comfortable being cast as the pantomime villains of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji in Marseille.
South Africa Sport News
SA desperately trying to avoid Springbok, Proteas flag, anthem disaster with WADA appeal
The South African government on Tuesday appealed the World Anti-Doping Agency's decision to bar the country's sports teams from flying the national flag or singing their anthems at international events.
South Africa to appeal to CAS to keep flag flying at World Cups
CAPE TOWN : The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a possible flag ban at the on-going rugby and cricket World Cups, the country’s sports minister Zizi Kodwa said on Tuesday.
French build strong case for the defence ahead of S Africa clash
PARIS : France conceded three tries per game during their World Cup preparations but once the tournament started, their defence was back to its best - a key factor as the knockout phase looms.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland's dominant defence, and trying to figure out New Zealand
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by Jonny Holland and Mick Kearney to look back in Ireland's 36-14 win against Scotland in Paris.
Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland-New Zealand quarter-final
England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Ireland's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand in the Stade de France on Saturday evening.
James Ryan and Mack Hansen doubts grow as pair sit out training
James Ryan and Mack Hansen appear to be major doubts for Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand after the pair missed training this morning in Paris.
France's Dupont in race against the clock to face South Africa
PARIS : France captain Antoine Dupont faces a race against the clock to be fully fit to play against South Africa as the mercurial scrumhalf resumes full training only five days before Sunday's World Cup quarter-final clash.