Paris 2024: Ireland sevens into quarters after perfect start
Ireland 40-5 Japan
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Cercle Brugge boss hammers Kilmarnock pitch as 'very bad' astro offers Miron Muslic a good omen
Critical Cercle Brugge boss Miron Muslic has hammered Kilmarnock’s Rugby Park pitch. But the Belgians’ coach says his team will cope and relish a physical battle with Derek McInnes’ fired-up troops.
Bok centre Esterhuizen hit with World Rugby ban
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has copped a four-match suspension after receiving a red card during last Saturday's Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
Rugby sevens in spotlight as Team Ireland kick off Paris 2024
Team Ireland get their Olympic Games under way this afternoon and the Men's Sevens rugby side face off against South Africa (4.30pm) and Japan (8pm).
Rugby Sevens-World Rugby CEO says sport set to come of age at Paris Games
PARIS : Rugby Sevens is hoping to finally seize the spotlight in Paris after making its Olympic debut in Rio in 2016 and having its sophomore showing at the COVID-19 affected Tokyo Games, World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin said on Tuesday.
Ireland boss James Topping 'really excited' to see Hugo Keenan impact
Hugo Keenan has "fitted in perfectly" and coach James Topping expects the Ireland star to light up the Olympic Sevens tournament.
Depleted Springboks gamble on hooker Marx for Rugby Championship
South Africa have included forwards Pieter-Steph du Toit and Malcolm Marx in their 33-player squad for the opening two games of the Rugby Championship despite injury concerns around the pair but will be without several other senior players.
Kolisi leads 33-man Springbok squad named for Rugby Championship
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship.