South Africa inflict heaviest-ever defeat on New Zealand in World Cup warm-up

South Africa put in a masterclass of forward power to thrash New Zealand 35-7 in their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at neutral Twickenham on Friday, the biggest-ever loss for the All Blacks in their 102-year test history. Issued on: 25/08/2023 – 22:49 1 min It was a performance that serves as a warning to … Read more

Hosts France name Rugby World Cup squad stripped of injured star Ntamack

France coach Fabien Galthié named his final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday, gambling on the fitness of several key players after the home side’s talismanic fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out by injury. Issued on: 21/08/2023 – 16:23 3 min Galthié, bidding to guide Les Bleus to a maiden World Cup … Read more

Ntamack, Van der Merwe injured in Rugby World Cup warm-up

France fly-half Romain Ntamack left the field with a suspected knee problem and Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe also suffered an injury as the World Cup hosts won 30-27 in a warm-up match in Saint-Etienne on Saturday. Issued on: 13/08/2023 – 01:06Modified: 13/08/2023 – 01:04 2 min Ntamack, 24, was helped off the field … Read more