France maintain perfect record with Ireland win
PARIS: France took a giant stride towards the Euro 2024 finals as they maintained their perfect qualifying record with a 2-0 home victory over Ireland on Thursday (Sep 7).
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Mitchell and Marchant desperate to grab second chances
MARSEILLE, France : When Eddie Jones was in charge of England Alex Mitchell and Joe Marchant pretty much resigned themselves to watching the Rugby World Cup from TV, yet, given a new lease of life under Steve Borthwick, both will start Saturday's game against Argentina.
Rugby World Cup: Johnny Sexton relishing return against Romania
Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton is champing at the bit to get into action against Romania in his side's Rugby World Cup opener on Saturday after a six-month spell on the sidelines due to injury and a three-match suspension.
Ireland's Sexton relishing return against Romania at Rugby World Cup
BORDEAUX, France : Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton is champing at the bit to get into action against Romania in his side's Rugby World Cup opener on Saturday after a six-month spell on the sidelines due to injury and a three-match suspension.
Late call-ups Shimokawa, Fakatava start for Japan against Chile
PARIS : Late squad call-ups Kanji Shimokawa and Amato Fakatava will both start Japan's opening Pool D match against World Cup debutants Chile in Toulouse on Sunday.
Fiji name Tela at flyhalf to take on Wales
BORDEAUX : Fiji named Teti Tela to start at flyhalf in the absence of the injured Caleb Muntz for their crunch Rugby World Cup Pool C game against Wales on Sunday in Bordeaux.
"Kick Them Out": Steve Smith Fumes At 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.
Springboks happy to get World Cup underway with tough Scotland test
TOULON, France : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said their Rugby World Cup opener against a "great" Scotland team in Marseille on Sunday is the perfect opportunity to kick-start their title defence.