Vera Pauw: Ireland players feared for their bodies in abandoned Colombia clash
Republic of Ireland coach Vera Pauw admits her players “feared for their bodies” in their abandoned Women’s World Cup warm-up match against Colombia on Friday.
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Stick says 104th Springbok-All Black Test 'will decide' Rugby Championship
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the winner of Saturday's crunch Rugby Championship Test between South Africa and New Zealand will most probably win the tournament.
'We're used to Brakpan and Welkom' says Bok assistant coach on obscure Mt Smart Stadium
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is no stranger to the moonscapes that comprise South Africa's rugby grounds from Brakpan to Kimberley, which has prepared him for a small arena like the Mount Smart Stadium.
Bok camp rallies behind Eben, Jaden ahead of All Blacks clash: 'We're a family,' says Stick
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said Eben Etzebeth's loss is something they all felt as they head into Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Auckland.
Ireland wait to learn Johnny Sexton disciplinary hearing fate ahead of World Cup
Johnny Sexton faces a disciplinary hearing on Thursday that could see the outcome impact Ireland’s World Cup preparations.
Paulo Bento vows 'no regrets' as he sets sights on Asian Cup and 2026 World Cup with UAE
New UAE manager Paulo Bento has vowed to have no regrets during his time with the national team, saying the most appropriate way to make fans happy is simply by winning matches.
Welsh legend Jones signs for Toulon as World Cup cover
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will play for Top 14 side Toulon as cover during this year's World Cup, the French team said on Friday.
Kurt-THREE Arendse: Hat-trick hero has Boks beaming after Wallabies win
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