France's Ntamack out of Rugby World Cup due to injury: Reports
PARIS: French flyhalf Romain Ntamack has been ruled out of next month's World Cup after suffering a knee injury, reported L'Equipe newspaper and other French media.
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Hosts France receive Rugby World Cup hammer blow with star flyhalf ruled out
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack has been ruled out of next month's Rugby World Cup with a knee injury, a source close to the player told AFP on Monday.
Gregor Townsend adamant Scotland are a match for anyone
Gregor Townsend is adamant Scotland, who are in Ireland's pool, are equipped to go toe-to-toe with any side they encounter at the upcoming World Cup after giving formidable France another fright on Saturday.
Allister Coetzee's Namibia finds strength in the dunes of Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is renowned for the abundance of its wildlife. Whales bask offshore while flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns all shelter in the tidal lagoon.
Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win World Cup
SYDNEY : Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women's World Cup.
Nienaber defends 4 Bok scrumhalves decision: Handre's fit, but not enough to win a Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber defended the decision to pick four scrumhalves in his World Cup 33, saying it allows him to have a selection and versatility cushion in the event of injuries while main flyhalf Handre Pollard gets back to full fitness.
Derek McInnes in bullish Celtic address as Kilmarnock stars 'confident' mood inspires Viaplay Cup shock dream
Derek McInnes insists won’t be popping champagne after picking up a point at Tynecastle.
'Furious' Gatland hints at RWC selections reprecussions
Warren Gatland hinted there may be repercussions for World Cup selection after Wales surrendered a strong position in slumping to a 19-17 defeat by England at Twickenham. The hosts had been reduced to 12 men after Owen Farrell's yellow card was upgraded to a red by the 'Bunker' review system at a time when Freddie Steward and Ellis Genge were sat in the sin-bin. Wales led 17-9 but against the odds England scored the next try when Maro Itoje rounded off a maul before George Ford landed a conversion and penalty to seal a come-from-behind victory.