Antoine Dupont has surgery as France captain’s World Cup remains in the balance
France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery after suffering a facial fracture during Les Bleus’ Rugby World Cup victory over Namibia.
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Defusing the 'Bomb Squad' to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
Ireland take on world champions South Africa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris.
Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture
Namibia captain Johan Deysel has apologised to Antoine Dupont following a head-on-head collision that has left the France star’s Rugby World Cup campaign in doubt.
Ireland need 'big performance' to beat world champions South Africa – O'Connell
Paul O’Connell says Ireland must draw on the big-game experience which brought a historic series win in New Zealand and the Six Nations Grand Slam to defeat South Africa.
Co-captain Dewi Lake left out of Wales squad for Australia clash
Wales co-captain and hooker Dewi Lake has missed out on a place in Wales’ matchday 23 for the Rugby World Cup clash against Australia on Sunday.
Owen Farrell recalls emotional roller-coaster ride of exile from England team
Owen Farrell is eager to make his mark on the Rugby World Cup after riding an emotional roller coaster watching England’s opening two matches.
Wales prop Gareth Thomas eyeing World Cup quarter-final berth against Australia
Gareth Thomas says it would be “an amazing feeling” if Wales beat Australia and book a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place one game inside the distance.
‘It’s about us’ says Andy Farrell ahead of Ireland’s big Paris match
Andy Farrell believes the rest of the world expects Ireland to lose to South Africa and insists the mouthwatering Paris showdown is not a “do-or-die” fixture.