Romania lose trio to injury ahead of World Cup including Mihai Macovei
Experienced back row Mihai Macovei is one of three Romania players who have dropped out of their World Cup squad due to injury.
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'Darks arts' class not necessary, says Leinster coach Tania Rosser
Leinster don't need any lessons in the 'darks arts', according to Tania Rosser, but their discipline must improve if they are to beat Munster in the final of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship on Saturday.
All Blacks' Scott Barrett gets all clear for France showdown
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa at Twickenham on Friday, leaving the second row free to line up against France in the Rugby World Cup opener on 8 September.
Physicality of modern game means rotation is everything
After a bruising encounter against Samoa in Bayonne, Andy Farrell was finally able to announce his 33-man World Cup squad.
Mateo Kovacic is helping unlock a new side to Man City's most important player
With a swipe of his left foot on Sunday at Sheffield United, Rodri scored his second goal of the season in just three Premier League appearances, equalling his tally for the whole of last season.
New Zealand lock Barrett cleared to play in World Cup opener
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa at Twickenham on Friday, leaving the second row free to line up against France in the Rugby World Cup opener on Sep 8.
Scott free! All Black bonus as Barrett available to face France in RWC opener
There was some good news for the All Blacks on Monday afternoon as lock Scott Barrett will be available to face hosts France in the opening clash of the Rugby World Cup.
Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are World Cup champions for a reason
Bullish Grant Gilchrist is adamant Scotland remain unfazed by South Africa's blistering form in the lead-up to their World Cup showdown in Marseille a week on Sunday.