Wales World Cup press conference Live as Warren Gatland explains team to face Fiji
Warren Gatland will face the media today as he explains his team selection for Wales' World Cup opener against Fiji on Sunday.
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Johnny Sexton confident goal-kicking not affected after injury lay-off
It's not going to matter tomorrow but Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell have been in discussions about the Ireland out-half's goal-kicking.
Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener
Head coach Andy Farrell expects Ireland to be “a hell of a lot slicker” in their Rugby World Cup opener following some disjointed warm-up displays.
Rugby World Cup preview: Let the games begin
The wait is almost over and the tenth Rugby World Cup kicks off this evening with the blockbuster clash of France and New Zealand.
‘Dynamite’ Dupont leads France’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory
France, still gunning for a maiden title after three final defeats, are among the hot favourites to win the sport’s quadrennial showpiece event, which runs through October 28.
'Greatest rivalry in World Cup history': New Zealand to meet France in opener
New Zealand went into the 1999 Rugby World Cup as clear favourites. Everything was going to plan as Tana Umaga's men rolled through their pool matches, handling the English comfortably and putting 100 points on Italy. The biggest thing in rugby, winger Jonah Lomu, had already scored six tries by the time they reached the notorious semi-final.
"End Fossil Fuels": US Open Chaos As Climate Protesters Halt Semi-Final
The US Open was plunged into chaos on Thursday after climate activists disrupted play, forcing a 50-minute stoppage as the tennis showpiece became the latest sporting event to be targeted by protesters. The semi-final clash between American teenager Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova in the Arthur Ashe Stadium was halted in game two of the second set as three protesters wearing t-shirts with the slogan "end fossil fuels" began chanting the same message. The protesters were greeted with jeers and chants of "kick them out" by other spectators as security staff moved in.
First look at new Big Brother hosts in action as show returns next month
Big Brother bosses have given fans their first look at its new presenting duo together as the countdown to the legendary show's return continues. The reality hit is coming back next month with different hosts, a new-look house - and will be on a different channel.