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Rugby chiefs adamant cash-strapped Samoa receiving 'support' at Women's World Cup
AFP, Published on 03/09/2025
» LONDON — Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament.
Big numbers set to remain a feature of Women's Rugby World Cup
AFP, Published on 29/08/2025
» LONDON - The Women's Rugby World Cup heads into its second week on the back of impressive off-field numbers, with organisers adamant the tournament's momentum can be maintained despite several mismatches in the first round of pool matches.
Care spares England blushes as Wales see off Georgia
AFP, Published on 08/10/2023
» PARIS - England survived a huge scare in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, coming from behind courtesy of a late Danny Care try to beat Samoa 18-17.
Ireland beat South Africa in statement World Cup win as England romp
AFP, Published on 24/09/2023
» PARIS - Ireland moved to the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating reigning champions South Africa 13-8 in a low-scoring but thoroughly absorbing match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Sexton breaks records as Ireland eye Springkoks at World Cup
AFP, Published on 17/09/2023
» PARIS - Johnny Sexton became Ireland's all-time Test points scorer as Ireland swept aside Tonga at the World Cup on Saturday after Wales made it two pool wins in two.
Pool queen McKeon makes Commonwealth history as Kiplimo dances to 10,000 win
AFP, Published on 03/08/2022
» BIRMINGHAM: Australian swim star Emma McKeon made Commonwealth Games history on Tuesday by winning her 19th medal as Jacob Kiplimo raced to victory in the 10,000m on the first day of track and field.
Unrepentant Folau targets Rugby World Cup return with Tonga
AFP, Published on 23/03/2022
» TOKYO: Controversial Israel Folau is "definitely interested" in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has "no regrets" over the homophobic comments that ended his Wallabies career.
Fickou shines as 'defensively sound' Racing beat La Rochelle to head up Top 14
AFP, Published on 12/09/2021
» PARIS: France centre Gael Fickou praised his team's defence after Saturday's 23-10 home win over La Rochelle to send them to the summit of the French Top 14.
Pageantry sets Games into motion
Sports, Bangkok Post and Kyodo, Published on 25/08/2021
» TOKYO: The Tokyo Paralympics started on Tuesday night following a one-year postponement at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic remains a major concern in the city holding the world's largest sporting event for people with disabilities.
Tonga coach and ex-Wallabies star Kefu critical after stabbing
AFP, Published on 16/08/2021
» BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA) - Tonga coach and former Wallabies star Toutai Kefu was in a critical condition Monday after being stabbed by intruders at his Brisbane home during a "brutal and violent" attack, as the rugby world rallied around him.