Load shedding at Loftus? Pretoria charged up to combat blackouts for Boks v Wales
Load shedding won't leave Loftus in the dark ahead of the Springboks' first Test in front of home fans since August 2019 this weekend.
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Rugby League World Cup delivers £25m of 'positive change' before a ball is kicked
A ball has still yet to be kicked but the Rugby League World Cup 2021 has already delivered more than £25m worth of “positive change” in communities across England.
Positive news for Ireland as Healy included for New Zealand clash despite injury 'scare'
Andy Farrell said Cian Healy’s injury was “more of a scare than anything else” after the prop was a surprise inclusion in Ireland’s squad for Saturday’s series opener against New Zealand.
We expect New Zealand at their very best - Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he doesn't expect New Zealand's standards to drop, despite their unsettled camp this week.
Leigh Halfpenny is loving life as a new coach amid rugby return hope in first interview since injury horror
Leigh Halfpenny still has unfinished business as a player with the Scarlets and Wales — a point he is at pains to stress as he looks ahead to next season.
Wallabies to take on England up front in Perth
SYDNEY : Australia and England have both set out their stall for a titanic forward battle at Perth Stadium on Saturday in the first of three July tests that could have lasting repercussions for both teams.
Joseph backs Japan to beat heat against France in steamy Toyota
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday backed his team to keep their cool in the first rugby Test against France despite temperatures forecast to soar to 35 degrees Celsius by kick-off time in Toyota on Saturday afternoon.
Brett Hodgson provides latest on Swift and Gale & reveals fresh injury blow
Hull boss Brett Hodgson has provided a fresh update on injured pair Adam Swift and Luke Gale, while also revealing a minor injury blow to back-rower Manu Ma’u.