England Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Lawrence Dallaglio’s verdict on every player Steve Borthwick faces an incredible learning curve but his side might just surprise in France, says 2003 champion Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup: Birthright rule could revolutionise tournament as Tonga and Samoa feel benefit Eligibility clause is designed to stop the sport’s big guns from draining the talent pool of less wealthy nations Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup: Steely-eyed Steve Borthwick not afraid to let mask slip with England Head coach will back his men to the hilt but always lets them know who is boss Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
2023 FIBA World Cup: Latvia advances to 5-6 classification game with 87-82 win over Italy Davis Bertans was limited to under 20 minutes on the second game of a back-to-back for Latvia. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2023
Topsy Ojo column: France are perfect Rugby World Cup hosts but rivals must embrace fan hostility A passionate home crowd could play a major role as Les Bleus finally try and achieve global glory on home soil Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Pressure on 'unsettled' India to win World Cup at home: Shoaib Akhtar NEW DELHI: Playing at home, and with intense media scrutiny, will put the Indian cricket team under a lot of pressure in the upcoming World Cup, feels former Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar. The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023
Thousands of rugby fans travelling by Eurostar to France for World Cup The cross-Channel train operator has added about 50 additional services during the tournament. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
England select Alex Mitchell and Jonny May for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina Tom Curry is also fit to start against Argentina in the crucial Pool D clash in Marseille, while veteran prop Dan Cole gets the nod in a team captained by Courtney Lawes Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Steve Borthwick springs scrum half surprise for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina Alex Mitchell starts at nine, while Jonny May is also an unexpected starter on the wing The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
England pick Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for World Cup opener against Argentina Mitchell was omitted from the original 33-man squad named by Steve Borthwick only to be given a reprieve when Jack van Poortvliet suffered an injury. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Antoine Dupont has the answer to France pressure as face of Rugby World Cup Fabien Galthie’s France are under immense pressure on home soil but, as Luke Baker writes, their captain is determined to deliver a first World Cup crown The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Returning Johnny Sexton ready to hit ground running in World Cup opener The Ireland captain will start Saturday’s clash with Romania following a lay-off due to injury and suspension. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Fit-again Taulupe Faletau named in Wales’ team for World Cup opener with Fiji The 100 times-capped number eight missed Wales’ entire World Cup warm-up schedule because of a calf muscle problem. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023 'There are two people missing in this team': Harbhajan Singh on India World Cup squad NEW DELHI: Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said on Thursday that two players, who should have been picked, are missing from the Indian ODI World Cup squad announced on Tuesday.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2023 Hosts France lead the charge for glory in Rugby World Cup What better way for hosts France to prepare for the World Cup spectacular than with a good old-fashioned sideshow? And France duly delivered a week before their opening match against New Zealand with a rumpus over the selection of Bastien Chalureau after Paul Willemse withdrew from the 33-man squad with…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023 France ready for ‘wonderful’ World Cup opener with New Zealand – Fabien Galthie The tournament opens on Friday with the hosts taking on the three-time champions, who beat them in the 1987 and 2011 finals.
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023 Ben Stokes insists he is comfortable with players choosing franchise cricket riches over England The Test captain understands England may have to contend with availability issues in the years ahead
The Week · Sep 7, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023 Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi ready to extend Springbok supremacy after medical miracle The iconic captain recovered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in just four months to lead South Africa’s title defence in France
The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023 'If Chahal was playing for any other team...': Harbhajan terms leggie's omission unfortunate NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday expressed his surprise at the omission of two players, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh from India's ODI World Cup squad.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Johnny Sexton returns as Ireland confirm two key absentees for World Cup line-up to face Romania The veteran fly-half has been sidelined through injury and suspension
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2023 2023 FIBA World Cup: How to watch Friday’s Canada vs. Serbia semifinals game Broadcast information on Friday's semifinals matchup between Canada and Serbia can be found here:
The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023 The rise of Ishan Kishan: From Patna to the Indian World Cup squad NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan is an intriguing package that includes a hard-hitting left-hander who can bat anywhere from top to No. 5 as well as a capable presence behind the stumps.