Fast-starting Fiji beat Samoa in Pacific Nations Cup in ominous sign ahead of World Cup
Fiji moved to the top of the Pacific Nations Cup standings and fired another Rugby World Cup warning shot with a 33-19 Test win over Samoa on Saturday.
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Sweden thrash Italy to storm into Women's World Cup last 16
Amanda Ilestedt scored twice to help Sweden to a 5-0 thrashing of Italy on Saturday and a berth in the Women's World Cup last 16.
Banyana coach hints at keeping faith in Swart, hopeful on Hildah for Argentina clash
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has hinted that Kaylin Swart would get another run ahead of Andile Dlamini in Friday's crucial Group G World Cup clash against Argentina at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
UAE made to wait to discover final make-up of group on first steps to 2026 World Cup
The UAE will take on Bahrain and another two first-round qualifiers on the early road to the 2026 World Cup, after the draw for the second round of qualification was made in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
Five-star Spain cruise into World Cup knockouts with thumping win over Zambia
Spain underlined their credentials as pre-tournament favourites when they became one of the first teams to seal qualification for the Women's World Cup knockouts with a 5-0 win over Zambia in their second Group C encounter on Wednesday.
Tickets still up for grabs for Boks v Pumas at Ellis Park: 'We are hoping for the 50 000-mark'
South Africa's final home Test before the World Cup when they play Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday will struggle to be sold out by the time the game kicks off at 17:00.
Today at the World Cup: Philippines stun New Zealand as Norway are held
Debutants Philippines stunned co-hosts New Zealand to claim their first World Cup victory.
Canada looking to match Ireland's physicality at Women's World Cup
Canada might be expecting a physical game from Ireland when they meet on Wednesday in the Women's World Cup, but coach Bev Priestman pointed out her squad is also well-known for their physicality.