Scotland catch France with stirring second-half comeback
Scotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield.
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The story of the Rugby World Cup: Aussies party like it's 1999 as All Blacks stunned by Les Bleus
With just under six weeks to go until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in Paris, we're looking back at the history of the tournament, from its origins in New Zealand and Australia 36 years ago, to its tenth instalment in France this September.
Kylian Mbappe refuses 'any discussion' with Al Hilal over world-record €300m transfer
Kylian Mbappe refused to meet with Al Hilal officials in Paris on Wednesday over a proposed world-record €300 million ($333 million) transfer, according to a report.
Kylian Mbappe 'Refuses To Talk' To Al Hilal Over 300-Million-Euro Move
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has refused to meet officials from Al Hilal, dealing a potentially fatal blow to the Saudis' ambitious hopes of completing a world record 300-million-euro ($333 million) swoop. The French star has refused "any discussion with the representatives of the Al-Hilal club, present in Paris this Wednesday," reported L'Equipe sports daily. According to the report, a delegation from the Saudi club came to Paris to finalise the transfer of Brazilian Malcom from Zenit Saint Petersburg.
PSG give Kylian Mbappe permission to talk to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal
Paris St Germain have granted superstar striker Kylian Mbappe permission to talk to Al Hilal after the Saudi Arabian club submitted a world-record £259 million offer.
Richie Murphy proud of Ireland U20s despite heavy final defeat
Richie Murphy admitted his Ireland side were "outplayed" by France in their World Rugby U20 Championship final defeat, but says his admiration for his players has grown even further on their run to the decider.
Kylian Mbappe And Les Bleus Call For End To Violence In France
France captain Kylian Mbappe and Les Bleus urged an end to violence and called for "dialogue and reconstruction" on Friday as France was hit by a fourth night of protests after the fatal police shooting of a teenager. "The time of violence must give way to that of mourning, dialogue and reconstruction," the team said in a statement posted on social media by the Paris Saint-Germain superstar. Les Bleus said they were "shocked by the brutal death of young Nahel" but asked that violence give way to "other peaceful and constructive ways of expressing oneself".
Serin and Dulin named in France preliminary World Cup squad
PARIS :Baptiste Serin and Brice Dulin made a long-awaited comeback with Les Bleus when they were named by coach Fabien Galthie in the France 42-man preliminary squad for the Rugby World Cup on Wednesday.