All Blacks coach happy to see Barrett escape RWC ban: 'Great result, we had a fair hearing'
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said it was a "great result" that Scott Barrett avoided a Rugby World Cup ban after being sent off against South Africa.
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Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland's record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.
Niamh Briggs confident Munster can overcome Leinster 'hiccup'
Niamh Briggs says she's expecting a much-improved Munster in this Saturday's Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship final at Musgrave Park, after her side suffered a "hiccup" in their defeat to Leinster last weekend.
French air traffic controllers threaten strike during Rugby World Cup
French air traffic controllers' main union SNCTA on Tuesday called for strike action on 15 September, two days before Ireland take on Tonga in Nantes.
Dan Sheehan 'delighted with great week in rehab' as World Cup looms
Dan Sheehan admits he was concerned about his World Cup prospects when limping off against England but says he can't wait to get going in France.
LISTEN | Nick Mallett talks to Lloyd Burnard about the upcoming Rugby World Cup
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France begins on 8 September and ends on 28 October. All eyes are on the Springboks, winners of the 2019 World Cup. Can they win again? Join Nick Mallett, the renowned coach and commentator, as he delves into the tournament's core questions. The book Insights into the Rugby World Cup (Jonathan Ball) is News24's Book of the Month for August, and it's a must-read for everyone, whether a sports fan or not. In this Pagecast episode, Nick Mallett discusses the book with co-author Lloyd Burnard, the sports editor of News24. Enjoy the conversation, and let's hope the Springboks lead us to victory!
WP, Stormers close in on equity deal with Red Disa Investment
Western Province rugby is hoping to confirm a "ground-breaking" equity deal with a company made of local and international investors called Red Disa Investment.
Georgia hand Rugby World Cup call-up to star of Under-20 world champions
TBILISI: Georgia have picked rising star Tornike Kakhoidze for their World Cup squad in a surprise inclusion for the centre who made a positive impression at the Under-20 world championships two months ago.