Springboks name team for Scotland World Cup opener as Willemse, Kriel, Wiese start
The Springboks have named their team to take on Scotland and launch their title defence in their 2023 Rugby World Cup opener in Marseille on Sunday.
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Coronation Street fans 'dying' as they spot unusual move in soap schedule shake-up
Coronation Street fans have been left baffled as they spotted an unusual change to the TV guide. Viewers are used to seeing the ITV soap air on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday night with those tuning in transported to Weatherfield to see the latest goings on with the residents of the famous street.
Ireland gearing up to get better, says Keenan
Hugo Keenan says that Ireland still have work to do and admits performances in their World Cup warm-up games did not reach their usual high standards.
Mike Haley and Roman Salanoa give Munster double injury blow
BKT United Rugby champions Munster have been hit with a double injury blow ahead of their first pre-season game of the new campaign.
France name team for RWC opener against All Blacks, midfielder Moefana gets starting role
Centre Yoram Moefana will replace the injured Jonathan Danty in France's side for this weekend's World Cup opener with New Zealand, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Wednesday.
Jonathan Danty ruled out of RWC opener as France name team to take on New Zealand
Jonathan Danty will miss France's opening Rugby World Cup game with New Zealand on Friday night (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with Yoram Moefana named to start in the centre.
Sonny Bill labels 'fearless' France favourites: 'They don't have the fear factor of the All Blacks'
When Sonny Bill Williams retired from rugby union after the 2019 World Cup, he brought an end to one of the most glittering careers in the sport.
Wales hold live Rugby World Cup press conference 48 hours before announcing team for Fiji
Wales will issue an update from camp on Wednesday as preparations for the opening game of the World Cup ramp up.