France outclass Springbok Women in Rugby World Cup opener
Star scrumhalf Laure Sansus crossed twice as France beat a stubborn South Africa 40-5 in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.
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Rugby-Sansus at the double as France down South Africa in World Cup opener
(Reuters) - Scrumhalf Laure Sansus scored two tries as France underlined their title credentials with a bonus point 40-5 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.
Home comforts for Connacht as Munster downed in Galway
Connacht put a tough three weeks on the road behind them as they finished with a flourish to edge a tense derby with Munster and pick up their first win of the season.
Finding space, defending well: Dobson offers balanced criteria for Stormers' new-look midfield
With certain first-choice players out of the fold temporarily, Stormers coach John Dobson is showing his hand in trialling new combinations as he runs the rule on his depth stocks.
Bok Women to play in front of sold out Eden Park in World Cup opener
In a massive moment for women's rugby globally, the Springbok Women will run out to a sold-out Eden Park when they face France in their Women's Rugby World Cup opening game on Saturday.
Gutsy Lions conjure up moments of brilliance to topple Edinburgh and end tour unbeaten
During their glory years between 2015 and 2018 in Super Rugby, the Lions were known as masters of taking initiative.
Expectation rather than hope for England at World Cup in New Zealand
While most teams at the women's Rugby World Cup will arrive with various levels of hope, England will fully expect to cruise to the final and another probable showdown with New Zealand, the only side who look capable of beating them.
Leinster hopeful of Furlong return against Connacht
Tadhg Furlong is on track to make his first appearance of the season for Leinster in next week's trip to face Connacht.