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South Africa flag will fly at World Cups after an appeal is submitted over anti-doping deadline
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 04:13
South Africa's flag will fly proudly at Sunday's highly anticipated Rugby World Cup quarter-final between hosts France and the Springboks as well as at the Cricket World Cup in India, following representations by the SA Institute for Drug-Free Sports (Saids) to the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).South Africa's national teams faced the embarrassing prospect of not having their national flag flown…
Antoine Dupont: France captain 'very active in training' before possible Rugby World Cup return
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 09:19
Antoine Dupont has been "very active in training" and is "at 100%" before a potential Rugby World Cup return, said France forwards coach William Servat.France captain Dupont, 26, suffered a fractured cheekbone in the pool game against Namibia on 21 September.He was cleared to resume full training on Monday and could be involved in his side's quarter-final against South Africa…
Ireland v New Zealand: Mack Hansen fit to start Rugby World Cup quarter-final
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 04:10
Ireland wing Mack Hansen has won his race to be fit for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand. Hansen hurt his calf win in last week's win over Scotland but has recovered in time to start against the All Blacks, while James Ryan is ruled out.Ireland head coach Andy Farrell's starting line-up is unchanged from last weekend's Pool B…
Ireland v New Zealand: Johnny Sexton says All Blacks quarter-final will be 'our toughest ever game'
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 07:00
Johnny Sexton says Ireland are preparing for the "toughest game we've ever faced" in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.Ireland's run of 17 straight Test wins has them top of the global rankings but Sexton says taking on the three-time world champions will be a huge task."I've had some great battles against New Zealand over the years," he said."What…
Ireland: Sevens stars Beibhinn Parsons and Eve Higgins in team for Dubai opener
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 01:36
Sevens stars Beibhinn Parsons and Eve Higgins have been named in an experienced Ireland team for the WXV3 tournament opener against Kazakhstan.The starting side named by new coach Scott Bemand for the game in Dubai does not include any uncapped players.Forwards Sarah Delaney, Megan Collis and Eimear Corri are in line to earn debuts from the bench in Friday's game.Parsons…
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