Ireland's Rugby League World Cup exit confirmed as Cheika's Lebanon advance
Ireland's Rugby League World Cup exit has been confirmed after Lebanon defeated Jamaica 74-12 at the Leigh Sports Village in Greater Manchester.
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Injury-hit Argentina name depleted squad for November tests
Argentina named a 29-man squad, including the uncapped Martin Bogado but missing several injured players, for their November tests as they began a training camp in Manchester on Monday.
Michael Cheika: ‘Lebanese sport doesn’t get many moments like this’
“I feel like a kid in a new school, meeting all my new friends for the first time,” Michael Cheika says, smiling. The former Wallabies coach is in Manchester where his Lebanon team are preparing for the Rugby League World Cup, and the 55-year-old Australian is beginning his month-long flirtation with the 13-man code.
Rugby League World Cup: Seven players to watch
The 16th Rugby League World Cup gets underway tomorrow as hosts England face Samoa at St James' Park in Newcastle and defending champions Australia tackle Fiji.
Sleep is precious for Lebanon coach Cheika in his cross-code challenge
Michael Cheika, the definition of a sporting paradox, has never been one for conventions. He's the rugged battle-scarred forward, who made his money as a fashion importer, a scowling no-nonsense player recalled by team-mates as a master sledger, who can flawlessly flip between five languages. Ad When the world was locked down in a pandemic, looking for passion projects to fill their hours, Chieka took things to extremes, the only person unsurprised, his ever-supportive wife Stephanie.
Furious Argentina boss slams ref after 4 yellow cards, 22 penalties in Springbok loss
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has slammed Australian referee Damon Murphy after four of his players were yellow-carded and they conceded 22 penalties in a weekend loss to South Africa.
Cheika rues missed opportunity in Rugby Championship
DURBAN, South Africa : Argentina coach Michael Cheika says this year’s Rugby Championship proves his side can compete with the best teams in the world but was also a missed opportunity to make a major statement ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup.
