Henshaw backing Sexton to avoid rust after suspension
Robbie Henshaw says he has full faith that Johnny Sexton will be able to hit the ground running at the Rugby World Cup, despite a near six-month layoff.
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Jimmy O'Brien: Johnny Sexton ban won't affect Rugby World Cup preparation
Jimmy O'Brien says Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations won't be affected by Johnny Sexton's three-game suspension.
Rugby Players' Guide to France 2023: Springboks' new Schalk Brits recalls passion of the French
While there's a more than eminent chance of the Springboks having to face off against hosts France in a potential World Cup quarter-final later this year, Deon Fourie is relieved they don't have to do so in the rugby-mad city that is Lyon.
Johnny Sexton ban far from ideal as Andy Farrell forced into warm-up rethink
As Ireland's injuries piled up during the opening rounds of the Six Nations, Andy Farrell spoke so glowingly about embracing the chaos that at times you wondered if he was manufacturing them himself.
Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain slapped with three-match ban
Johnny Sexton has been given a three-match ban which rules him out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup warm-up matches, but he is free to play in their tournament opener against Romania on 9 September.
Johnny Sexton gets three-match ban but cleared to play World Cup
Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland at the Rugby World Cup despite being handed a three-match ban.
The story of the Rugby World Cup: 1991 success paves the way
With just under eight 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 10th installment in France this September.
Tunisian Ons Jabeur loses Wimbledon final for second year running
WIMBLEDON, London: Marketa Vondrousova became the lowest-ranked and first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon, defeating 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. Vondrousova is a 24-year-old left-hander from the Czech Republic who is ranked 42nd. She was the first unseeded woman to even reach the final at the All England Club in 60 years.