England being written off too soon, says Borthwick
England coach Steve Borthwick said his team have been written off too soon before the Rugby World Cup after a dire run of results in the build-up to the tournament in France.
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Bok sensation Moodie among five young guns to watch at the Rugby World Cup
From in-form wingers to a generational Georgian talent and a co-captain with just 11 caps to his name, AFP Sports looks at five players aged 23 or younger who could grab the headlines at the Rugby World Cup which starts in France on Friday:
Authorities back France decision to pick player convicted over racism
French authorities supported France national team coach Fabien Galthie on Monday over his decision to pick Bastien Chalureau, who in 2020 was convicted of a racially motivated assault, in his rugby World Cup squad.
World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has expressed confidence that there would be no confusion surrounding any disciplinary issues at the Rugby World Cup.
Tearful Chalureau denies racism as France gear up for All Blacks clash
RUEIL MALMAISON, France: French lock Bastien Chalureau insisted on Monday he is not racist amid an outcry over his call-up into the Rugby World Cup squad three years after his conviction for a racially motivated assault.
Swimming sets ‘strict’ rules for individual Russians to return to competition before Paris Olympics
GENEVA: Individual Russian swimmers will be allowed to compete in international events, including the Paris Olympics, if they meet a set of “strict criteria” that include not talking to the media, the sport’s governing body said Monday.
Steve Borthwick insists England will not alter tactics ahead of World Cup
Steve Borthwick insists England will persist with their current tactics despite entering the World Cup with a losing run that has seen them installed as underdogs for their opener against Argentina.
Australia ready to match powerful Georgian forward game
Australia are not thinking about their five-match losing streak as they head into their Rugby World Cup Pool C opener against Georgia in Paris on Saturday, with hooker Dave Porecki declaring that the squad environment "feels like a winning one".