Brian O'Driscoll: Rustiness won't be a worry for Sexton
Brian O'Driscoll says there's little evidence to suggest Johnny Sexton will suffer from rustiness when he makes his return this weekend.
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‘Special moment’ for South American rugby as Chile join Argentina and Uruguay at World Cup
Argentina’s Pumas have been a fixture of the Rugby World Cup since the tournament’s inception back in 1987. For their 10th entry in as many editions, they will boast a brand-new logo on their striped shirts – correcting a six-decade-old feline mix-up that gave birth to their iconic nickname.
Andy Farrell could opt to play Johnny Sexton in every pool game
Finally, the World Cup will get underway in France this weekend.
Trio ruled out of Ireland's World Cup opener against Romania
Ireland forwards Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne will not be available for their Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday due to injury.
Oh brother! A fourth Barrett could have made All Blacks
A trio of Barrett brothers will play for New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup, but according to Beauden Barrett, a fourth sibling had also been on course to wear the famous All Blacks jersey until injury prematurely ended his career.
Ireland without Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne for RWC opener
Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne will all sit out Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday, but Irish management are confident the trio could be available for the second Pool B game against Tonga next week.
Vermeulen aims to finish Springbok career on a high
Duane Vermeulen almost quit international rugby after South Africa’s World Cup win in Japan in 2019, but four years on the man nicknamed ‘Thor’ is back for their title defence and looking to “finish on a high”.
NBA expands fan events surrounding Abu Dhabi games 2023
ABU DHABI: The National Basketball Association and the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi today announced an expanded series of fan events surrounding the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 Presented by ADQ, which will see the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves play two preseason games on Thursday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.