Scotland team to face Ireland at Rugby World Cup as Gregor Townsend hands Ali Price shock role for shootout
Gregor Townsend has handed Ali Price a surprise starting role in Scotland's Pool B Rugby World Cup shoot-out against Ireland.
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'I Blame The...': South Africa Skipper Temba Bavuma's Clear Reply After 'Sleeping' Picture Goes Viral
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma's picture from a pre-World Cup captains' meet went viral on social media on Wednesday. The photo that was circulated online had Bavumna sitting on a chair alongside other players on the stage during the meet. In the picture, Bavuma seemed to be sleeping and almost everyone believed it before the player himself came out to clear the air on it. "Temba Bavuma has just fallen asleep in the World Cup captain's conference," wrote England's Barmy Army while sharing the photo on X, formerly Twitter.
Irish star O'Mahony wins 100th cap for World Cup decider with Scots
Peter O'Mahony will become the latest Irish player to reach a landmark 100 caps for his country on Saturday when Ireland face Scotland in a match pivotal to both sides' Rugby World Cup hopes.
Sheehan and Henderson start for Ireland with Conan named on bench, Henshaw suffers hamstring injury
Jack Conan is in line for his first taste of World Cup action after being named on the Ireland bench the Pool B match against Scotland in Paris on Saturday (8pm).
Iain Henderson replaces James Ryan in Ireland team for crucial Scotland clash
Iain Henderson will start in place of vice-captain James Ryan in Ireland’s second row for Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland in Paris.
South Africa confident of no flag ban at World Cup
CAPE TOWN : South Africa’s ministry of sport is confident they will avoid sanction from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ahead of a looming deadline to update the country’s legislation to be in line with the World Anti-Doping Code, officials told Reuters.
Bafana squad: Broos summons Chiefs' newbie Mthethwa, Pirates' Mako for Ivory Coast duel
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has unveiled a 23-man squad for upcoming international friendly matches against Eswatini and Ivory Coast.
Government defends decision to fund Bok superfans at Rugby World Cup
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture defended its decision to fund super fans Joy Chauke and Botha Msila to attend the Rugby World Cup in France.