Bulls loosie Louw free to play in Currie Cup semis after red card is rescinded
Bulls No 8 Elrigh Louw is free to play in Saturday's Currie Cup semi-final against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein after his red card from last weekend was rescinded.
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Billy Vunipola back in Steve Borthwick’s England plans ahead of the World Cup
Billy Vunipola has forced his way into England’s planning for the World Cup as Steve Borthwick revealed the Saracens number eight is eager to seize his opportunity.
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup to return to multi-pool format next season
The European Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup will return to a multi-pool format for 2023-24 season after consultation with the major leagues, European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) said on Wednesday.
Women’s World Cup to be shown on BBC and ITV after deal struck with FIFA
All 64 matches in this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup will be broadcast live on terrestrial TV in the UK after the BBC and ITV clinched a joint rights deal.
Michael Bracewell Ruled Out Of ODI World Cup After Rupturing Right Achilles
All-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of this year's ODI World Cup in India after rupturing his Achilles tendon, dealing New Zealand yet another blow ahead of the marquee event. The big-hitting off-spinner has been sidelined for six-eight weeks after suffering the injury on his right leg on June 9 while playing for Worcestershire Rapids in the English T20 Blast. Bracewell is scheduled to undergo surgery in the UK on Thursday after which he will start a lengthy rehab that will keep him away from the ODI World Cup, starting in India from October 5.
Japanese broadcasters 'cutting it fine' on Women’s World Cup rights
TOKYO : Japanese football fans face missing out on televised coverage of the Women's World Cup if broadcasters fail to strike a deal with FIFA in the 35 days before the tournament starts in Australia and New Zealand.
Lionel Messi confirms retirement from World Cup after winning trophy with Argentina in Qatar
Lionel Messi, who is set to join Inter Miami, has officially confirmed that he will not participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. The Argentine footballer recently achieved his ultimate goal of winning the World Cup by leading his national team to a dramatic victory in Qatar 2022, beating France in the final 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in normal and extra time.
'In principle, I'm done', Messi unlikely to play at 2026 World Cup
BEIJING : Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has said that "in principle" last year's World Cup would be his fifth and final appearance at global soccer's showpiece event.