'She thought I looked sick' - Hugo Keenan reveals nerves ahead of Boks battle
Hugo Keenan has admitted that nerves got to him in the week before Ireland's World Cup win over South Africa.
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France have 'no doubt' injured captain Dupont could return for Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Scrum-half Dupont underwent surgery after suffering a fractured cheekbone in Thursday's victory over Namibia, putting hosts Les Bleus on the verge of the knock-out stages which take place on the weekend of October 14-15.
"MS Dhoni Did Not Win World Cup, India...": AB De Villiers Echoes Gautam Gambhir's Sentiments
Former South Africa cricketer AB De Villiers emphasised on the need of a good team than having a phenomenal captain or talented individuals when it comes to winning the Cricket World Cup 2023 title. De Villiers went on to say that it was not MS Dhoni or Ben Stokes who won the trophy back in 2011 and 2019 respectively but the India and England cricket teams. The Proteas legend also spoke against the culture among cricket fans to glorify individual achievements and not take the team into consideration.
314 Runs In 20 Overs, 50 In 9 Balls! Nepal Re-Write T20I Record Books In Asian Games
Nepal men's cricket team made history at the ongoing Asian Games cricket tournament in Hangzhou, China as they smashed the highest-ever total in T20I cricket history, the fastest fifty and fastest century by a player in format's history on Wednesday. They accomplished this during their match against Mongolia. This match also kickstarts the men's cricket competition at the continental meet. In the match, Nepal smashed 314/3 in their 20 overs. It is the highest-ever total in T20Is, overtaking Afghanistan's 278/3 against Ireland in 2019. (Scorecard)
Bavuma admits losing Nortje a hammer blow for Cricket World Cup, but backs Coetzee to fill void
Captain Temba Bavuma says the Proteas will miss Anrich Nortje's experience and leadership at the World Cup in India but has backed Gerald Coetzee to step up.
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup
First-choice Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is raring to go for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after declaring his body is in “perfect” condition.
Jack Crowley jokes about Disneyland trip as Ireland recover from big win over SA
Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley joked about spending his well-earned days off in Disneyland following the fairytale of sealing his country’s statement Rugby World Cup win against South Africa.
Tonga's Fifita hit with four-match ban for high tackle
LYON, France : Tonga loose forward Vaea Fifita has almost certainly seen his last action at this year's World Cup after being banned for four matches for a dangerous tackle on Scotland's Finn Russell last weekend.