Wales to meet England, South Africa in World Cup warm-up tests
Wales will host Rugby World Cup warm-up internationals against both England and South Africa in Cardiff next August, the three rugby unions announced simultaneously on Monday.
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Iran fight back to draw 1-1 with Senegal in World Cup warm-up
Iran fought back after conceding an own goal to draw 1-1 with Senegal in a friendly on Tuesday as both World Cup-bound teams concluded their preparations for the tournament in Qatar.
Dutch win Nations League group with skipper Van Dijk's header
AMSTERDAM : Captain Virgil van Dijk netted a second-half winner as the Netherlands beat neighbours Belgium 1-0 on Sunday to ensure top spot in their Nations League group and a place in next year’s finals tournament.
Ziyech back as Morocco warm up for World Cup with win over Chile
BARCELONA: Hakim Ziyech returned for Morocco after more than a year's absence to help them to a 2-0 win over Chile in their World Cup warm-up at Espanyol’s Cornella-El Prat Stadium on Friday.
Netherlands beat Poland to move closer to winning Nations League group
WARSAW : Cody Gakpo scored early and Steven Bergwijn added a second to earn the Netherlands a 2-0 away win over Poland on Thursday and put them within one point of winning their Nations League group.
Two changes for Argentina for Rugby Championship clash against Boks
DURBAN : Argentina made two backline changes to their team for their Rugby Championship showdown against South Africa in Durban this weekend with coach Michael Cheika resisting wholesale changes despite losing at the home to the Springboks last Saturday.
Van Gaal goes in search of 'penalty killer' for World Cup
AMSTERDAM : The Netherlands will be testing their goalkeepers in a special penalty shootout training session this week with an eye on the World Cup later this year, coach Louis van Gaal said on Monday.
White signs contract extension with Bulls
PRETORIA : World Cup-winning coach Jake White has signed a contract extension with South African rugby side Bulls that will keep him with the franchise until 2027, the club announced on Friday.