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Adieu to fresh air! Why I'm already hooked on the BBC's coverage of the Olympics, writes MATT BARLOW
27/07/24 21:30
MATT BARLOW: Day one of 16 in the Olympic armchair soon turns out to be a brisk refresher course in the art of the red button and test runs to figure out if tea and toast can be fixed in the time it takes the BBC to advertise whatever serialised drama Martin Freeman is in these days. Six hours in, there's a British bronze in the bag, an upset in the fencing, a stack of empty teacups and time trialling cyclists are skidding around in Parisian puddles. By the time hosts France reach the final of the men's rugby sevens, the not-so-smart TV set has twice suggested it might be best to turn it off, and half the country are well on the way to becoming experts again on the technical details of stuck landings and splashless entries....read
French rugby star Melvyn Jaminet handed 34-week ban after video of the Toulon full-back making a racist remark circulated on social media
27/07/24 10:46The 25-year-old shared the clip on his Instagram account after kicking a penalty in France's 28-13 victory over Argentina on July 6. He then apologised for the comments and deleted the post.
Two French rugby stars are arrested after sexual assault allegation on tour in Argentina - after another player was sent home for racist social media comments
09/07/24 08:07Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were detained in Buenos Aires and will be taken to Mendoza.
BLAIR KINGHORN: I believe I've joined the biggest club in the world... if that doesn't inspire you, nothing will
27/04/24 22:02EXCLUSIVE: The history of Toulouse isn't lost on Blair Kinghorn. The fact he now plays for the most successful club in Europe is something he is reminded of on a daily basis.
England's model professionals! Rugby Red Roses are determined to seal a SIXTH consecutive Six Nations title against France tomorrow - and they're thriving off the field too
26/04/24 10:34ALEX BYWATER: Ahead of this Six Nations, England's players took part in a lifestyle photoshoot with the aim of taking women's rugby to new audiences. They are certainly doing that.
ALEX BYWATER: Plans for a rugby World Club Cup should be welcomed - the Champions Cup isn't what is once was and the sport has an opportunity to evolve and grow
10/04/24 10:28ALEX BYWATER: New plans for a World Club Cup to begin in 2028 should be welcomed by rugby fans on the proviso it does not place further demands on the players in terms of game time and welfare.
Yes, they're reborn… but only ONE England player makes my team of the Six Nations: CHRIS FOY explains his 15 picks, including three Italians and six Irishmen
18/03/24 22:30WORLD OF RUGBY - CHRIS FOY: Andy Farrell's side were the team to beat during the tournament, with France finishing second, having narrowly outlasted England 33-31 in their clash in Lyon.
SIX NATIONS NOTEBOOK: Lyon delivers with a passion and fervour to rival Paris, Freddie Steward keeps his cool and how the Spidercam nearly caused a bizarre accident
16/03/24 23:11France saw off England in an epic finale to both side's Six Nations campaign, with a 33-31 victory in Lyon. In a topsy-turvy encounter where the two teams exchanged the lead on several occasions.
France 33-31 England: Six Nations comes to a thrilling end as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick gives the hosts a dramatic victory in 'Le Crunch' in Lyon... but the title again goes to Ireland after they beat Scotland in Dublin
16/03/24 21:50NIK SIMON IN LYON: England were halfway between their hotel on the Saone River and this out-of-town stadium when Andrew Porter scored the try that all-but clinched the Six Nations for Ireland.
CHRIS FOY: England were humiliated by the French a year ago but after beating Ireland they are REBORN... their Six Nations clash with Les Bleus in Lyon is all about revenge
15/03/24 20:48CHRIS FOY: Now repeat it. That's the tricky challenge against France. After scaling the heights to shock Ireland last Saturday.
France's one-ton, eight-headed monster: The secrets behind the Six Nations' biggest and most brutal pack
14/03/24 13:00CHRIS FOY: It will be 'Le Crunch' in a very literal sense. The visitors face the daunting prospect of a ferociously physical onslaught in their last game of the Six Nations.
DAN BIGGAR: Warren Gatland's team selection will favour France and his decisions left me confused... it was a strange call to drop Nick Tompkins and George North, especially with an upset on the cards
09/03/24 22:31DAN BIGGAR: Wales have a very young team at the moment, but their back-line selection has been pretty consistent which counts for a lot in Test rugby.
CHRIS FOY: After a car crash start to the Six Nations, is end of France's golden age nigh? PLUS, no England players make my team of the week
27/02/24 00:17CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: France are in major troubl, with Matthieu Jalibert set to miss out, Jonathan Danty banned, Romain Ntamack absent and Antoine Dupont in Tinseltown.
France 13-13 Italy: Azzurri fly-half Paolo Garbisi hits the post with rushed last-gasp penalty as rudderless 14-man Les Bleus falter in Antoine Dupont's absence
25/02/24 17:33ALEX BYWATER: In an extraordinary finale, Paolo Garbisi had a chance to win the game for his team with the game's final kick. But as Garbisi lined up a penalty, the ball fell off the tee.
Scotland 16-20 France: Gregor Townsend insists hosts were robbed of victory after hugely controversial finish saw the visitors fight back to secure first win of Six Nations campaign
10/02/24 16:28CALUM CROWE AT MURRAYFIELD: Despite leading for much of the contest, Scotland were pegged back when a Louis Bielle-Biarrey try put France ahead with ten minutes left to play.
Pressure is all on Les Bleus to bounce back after Six Nations opener but Scotland will need to be at their best to overcome France... even if the visitors are without Antoine Dupont
10/02/24 00:12JASON WHITE: Fabien Galthie is already facing some heavy criticism back home and back-to-back defeats would be almost unthinkable for his team at this point.
CALUM CROWE: France are a wounded animal and there may never be a better time to feast on their woes... Scotland must go in for the kill!
09/02/24 23:06CALUM CROWE: Wounded by a record-breaking defeat to Ireland and weakened by the absence of the best player on the planet, Scotland will go hunting at Murrayfield on Saturday afternoon.
CHRIS FOY: Twickenham must become a fearsome fortress again, not a genteel trip to the theatre… PLUS, real deal Joe McCarthy is one of EIGHT Ireland stars in my Six Nations team of the week
06/02/24 19:35CHRIS FOY: Twickenham is an iconic home of the sport, but that doesn't give a tiring home team an extra one per cent of spirit, or fill visitors with apprehension.
France vs Ireland - Six Nations RECAP: Andy Farrell's dominant side score their record total against Les Bleus, as Ronan Kelleher crosses to put final nail in the coffin in Marseille
02/02/24 19:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as France host Ireland in the opening fixture of the 2024 Six Nations.
Is the Six Nations too DANGEROUS? Tackle impacts that leave injuries normally seen in car crashes, a crisis over brain damage and 'essential' rest weeks about to be stripped out with 36 players sidelined before we've started
02/02/24 11:57ALEX BYWATER: As the Six Nations gets underway, are the physical and mental demands being placed on those who take to the field now too great?
Two bruised beasts braced for battle: New-look Ireland and depleted France out to erase World Cup pain in Six Nations opener for the ages
01/02/24 22:30The first hint of springtime in Marseille. A trace of blue above the breathtaking architecture of the stadium where Europe's two outstanding rugby union nations will each try to put desolation behind them.
Everything you need to know about the Six Nations, including full squads, match schedule and how to watch as Ireland look to retain their crown, while England will be hoping for a better campaign despite being without Owen Farrell
16/01/24 15:47Johnny Sexton played a starring role in leading Ireland to the Grand Slam title last year against England. England will be hoping for a better campaign after finishing fourth last year.
CHAMPIONSHIP CUP PREVIEW: English clubs face a daunting mission up against the elite squads of France, South Africa, and Ireland - but Mark McCall's Saracens side will try and grab the Bulls by the horns in Pretoria
08/12/23 22:31CHRIS FOY: Premiership clubs are operating within the confines of a lower salary cap - currently £5million - which leaves them at a distinct disadvantage when taking on the heavyweight teams
'I take no pleasure in plight of English clubs...honest!': French rugby chief revels in success of his domestic league that's proving irresistible to England stars
04/12/23 17:00INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Holding court in his luxurious Parisian office, the man running the best domestic competition in world rugby has a blunt message for his struggling English counterparts.
French rugby referee Mathieu Raynal calls for the sport to crack down on abuse of officials - or risk heading in the same direction as football - after Wayne Barnes and his family were targeted after the World Cup final
23/11/23 17:00ALEX BYWATER: Top French rugby referee Mathieu Raynal has warned his sport must act to stop the abuse of officials or risk it heading in football's direction.
French exodus keeps pace as England stars Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam are lined up to join Toulon, despite Premiership looking to increase salary cap
03/11/23 22:30The exodus of England players to France looks set to continue with forwards Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam being lined up to join Toulon.
South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach received DEATH THREATS from France fans on social media following the hosts' narrow Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit to the holders, reveals Rassie Erasmus
19/10/23 21:37The 33-year-old was part of the starting XV that narrowly defeated hosts France on Sunday, in a thrilling encounter that finished 29-28 to the reigning world champions in Paris.
Argentina legend Agustin Pichot slams 'closed shop' mentality that is killing the rising nations... as he warns rugby is at a critical point with England, Australia and South Africa in the red
18/10/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY AND NIK SIMON: After three years of keeping his counsel, Agustin Pichot is finally ready to break his silence. 'Talk soon,' he says over WhatsApp.
England's Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa will be refereed by Ben O'Keeffe - who was SLAMMED by France captain Antoine Dupont for not being 'up to standard' after the hosts crashed out of the tournament
17/10/23 15:11O'Keeffe oversaw the knife's-edge 29-28 thriller that snuffed out the hosts' hopes of winning the competition on home soil, and had the final say on a contentious call at a capacity Stade de France.
SHAUN EDWARDS: I am still in shock. I cannot believe we lost... France's narrow Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by South Africa will take some getting over but it's back to normality now
16/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS: One minute you're in camp, surrounded by media, everything moving at 100 miles an hour. The next minute you're back home and it's silence. It's a strange feeling.
France captain Antoine Dupont slams ref Ben O'Keeffe after their Rugby World Cup hopes are crushed by South Africa... as head coach Fabien Galthie vows to stay on despite tournament hosts coming up short in quarter-final
15/10/23 23:33Heartbroken France captain Antoine Dupont hit out at the refereeing of Ben O'Keeffe but admitted his team was beaten by the better side after Les Bleus tumbled out of their own World Cup.
France 28-29 South Africa: Hosts are eliminated from the Rugby World Cup as Antoine Dupont fails to rally Les Blues to victory against dominant Springboks in high-octane match - with holders facing England in semis
15/10/23 21:03ALEX BYWATER AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: England will play South Africa in a World Cup semi-final after France were sent tumbling out of their own tournament in one of the games ever.
France 28-29 South Africa - Rugby World Cup RECAP: Springboks surge to semi-finals at Les Blues expense in Parisian thriller
15/10/23 18:00Recap Mail Sport's live blog as France take on South Africa in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Steven Kitshoff warns that South Africa will look to take France to a dark place with a physical approach in the early stages of Rugby World Cup clash
14/10/23 21:31But as the Springboks prepare for a huge test of their title defence in a crunch quarter-final with France in Paris on Sunday night, they have vowed not to go away from what has given them success.
France captain Antoine Dupont is risking more damage by playing against South Africa, claims leading facial surgeon, as he insists 21 days is not long to recover from a fractured cheekbone
14/10/23 21:31DEEPAK KOMATH, MAXILLO FACIAL SURGEON AT ST JOHN & ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL: Three weeks doesn't give the surgery on the fractured cheekbone much time to heal.
OLIVER HOLT: Can bland, dull, cussed, yeoman England finally find their mojo? Players believe shock Marcus Smith call can unlock an attacking threat that's been missing
14/10/23 21:31If the team's presence in this marathon of a World Cup has had the distinct feel of a slow burn, if they have felt overlooked, there is at last a quickening of the intensity that surrounds them.
SHAUN EDWARDS: We know that South Africa will target Antoine Dupont as he returns from a fractured cheekbone. Everyone does!
14/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS: It's been a long build-up to our game with South Africa, so it was important that after a really intense start to the week, the players and staff had some down time.
Antoine Dupont is 'capable and ready' for return to France squad as the hosts' World Cup hopes are bolstered ahead of quarter-final clash with defending champions South Africa
13/10/23 18:41In a packed press room underneath Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday morning, French journalists waited eagerly to see if the man they call Toto would walk through the door.
How to watch the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals? Everything you need to know with England, Wales and Ireland all in action this weekend
13/10/23 11:12England , Wales , Ireland , France , New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and Fiji are all set to compete for a place in the last four.
France captain Antoine Dupont WILL start their Rugby World Cup quarter-final tie against South Africa on Sunday after surgery on his fractured cheekbone despite fears he could miss the rest of the tournament
13/10/23 10:03There were fears Dupont could miss the remainder of the home tournament after being caught by a high tackle from Johan Deysel in France's 96-0 thashing of Namibia.
Outspoken South Africa chief Rassie Erasmus turns up the heat for Rugby World Cup quarter-final by suggesting hosts France 'simulate' to win penalties
10/10/23 21:26South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus lit the fuse on his team's World Cup quarter-final with France by accusing the tournaments hosts' players of simulation.
SHAUN EDWARDS: Watch out Springboks, Antoine Dupont has the all-clear! Given the level of player he is, I would back him to go straight into the team... plus he's a leader
09/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS - FRANCE DEFENCE COACH: He had an appointment where they look at things like bone density, to see how his cheekbone has healed.
Antoine Dupont is cleared to play in France's blockbuster World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks less than three weeks after fracturing his cheekbone in massive boost for Les Bleus
09/10/23 09:20Scrum-half Dupont - widely regarded as the No 1 player on the planet - underwent cheekbone surgery last month after suffering a nasty head clash against Namibia.
EXCLUSIVE: Antoine Dupont is set to undergo a medical in Paris on Monday to determine whether or not he can feature in hosts France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa
08/10/23 14:07EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON IN LILLE: Dupont will undergo decisive medical examinations at the team's base in Paris today to judge if he will be back in contention for selection.
Damian Penaud bags early brace to take World Cup tally to six tries and Matthieu Jalibert caps another superb display with a try as hosts France thrash Italy to qualify for quarter-finals
06/10/23 21:23ALEX BYWATER: World Cup hosts France sealed their place in the quarter-finals with an eight-try thrashing of Italy in Lyon, a result which meant they finished top of Pool A.
France legend Sebastien Chabal suggests his late start to rugby might be behind his more 'direct' style of play... as the iconic former forward joins Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs
06/10/23 11:55While the modern forward is now expected to pull off impressive offloads you might expect from a back, Chabal attributed his 'direct' style to his relatively late start to the game.
How to watch France vs Italy at the Rugby World Cup and what time is the match? Everything you need to know as Les Bleus look to remain unbeaten
05/10/23 12:33Les Bleus come into the clash with Italy off the back of a huge win against Namibia two weeks ago.
France captain Antoine Dupont cleared to return to action after a cheek operation in huge boost for World Cup hosts
30/09/23 15:42Antoine Dupont has handed World Cup hosts France a huge boost after he was cleared to return to action following an operation to fix a fractured cheekbone.
SIMON SAYS: Locals request prayer over Antoine Dupont's injury, as France holds its breath over arguably the country's most globally admired athlete since Zinedine Zidane
23/09/23 21:30NIK SIMON: The Pope is in France this weekend and the locals will be requesting a special prayer for Antoine Dupont. The mood is similar to when David Beckham broke his metatarsal in 2002.
Antoine Dupont may have to draw on inspiration from Brad Barritt in order to rescue his Rugby World Cup after suffering facial injury in France's dominant win over Namibia
22/09/23 12:12The head-to-head collision was enough to see the Antoine Dupont leave the field of play and now there are fears he could miss the rest of the tournament with a jaw fracture .
France star Antoine Dupont could miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup with a jaw fracture expected to keep him out for six weeks
22/09/23 07:42EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY IN LILLE: The 26-year-old was helped off during the second half of his team's 96-0 win over Namibia in Marseille on Thursday night after an ugly clash of heads.
France suffer huge World Cup blow as star man Antoine Dupont 'fractures his cheekbone' in 96-0 thrashing of Namibia
21/09/23 21:07The French scrum-half was caught by a high tackle from Namibia's Johan Deysel, who was given a yellow card which was later upgraded to a red on review.
How to watch France vs Namibia and what time is the match? As Les Bleus look to make it three wins in a row at the Rugby World Cup
20/09/23 10:49Fabien Galthie's side come into the clash off the back of a 27-12 victory against Uruguay last week.
Conor Murray admits he has been 'lucky' to play for Ireland at four World Cups, with the scrum-half set to win his 109th cap against Tonga... as he reveals his dad is back to full health after a serious accident last year
15/09/23 23:56SHANE MCGRATH: From Queenstown in 2011, where he went from unlikely pick to starter in little more than a month, Conor Murray has arrived in Nantes.
Emmanuel Macron gets VERY animated as he enjoys a few beers at the rugby - and England legend Bill Beaumont even seems impressed
15/09/23 14:29The French President was seen knocking back drinks during and after France's victory over Uruguay last night with Bill Beaumont and Uruguayan President, Luis Lacalle Pou.
France given almighty scare by minnows Uruguay as they run hosts close with courageous two-try display… and it could have been worse had Taofifenua seen red
14/09/23 20:59ALEX BYWATER: The consistency of the refereeing at the World Cup was called into question again as hosts France inched past Uruguay 27-12 to avoid a major shock in Lille.
SHAUN EDWARDS: President Macron necked a beer and I fist-bumped Kylian Mbappe! Defence coach takes Mail Sport inside the celebrating France dressing room after victory over All Blacks
13/09/23 21:31We had a great time in the changing rooms after our opening night victory over the All Blacks. A few France footballers came in and it was great to see that unity.
How to watch France vs Uruguay TONIGHT as Les Bleus chase their second win in a row at the Rugby World Cup
13/09/23 14:45Les Bleus got off to the perfect start last week, defeating fellow favourites New Zealand in their opening game.
Scrap Rugby World Cup choirs for our rousing national anthems... and let's see a Scottish haka! Singing school kids was a nice idea but they can't do justice to France's bloodthirsty Marseillaise
13/09/23 07:55COMMENT BY ROGER ALTON: You don't have to be much of a linguist to work out the French national anthem is a rumbustious ditty.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: France's win over New Zealand suggested that conditions are going to have a big impact - and the hosts can play far BETTER than what they showed
08/09/23 22:04SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was very surprised by how much France kicked, especially given what we've seen from them in the last few years. They looked brilliant when they moved the ball.
France 27-13 New Zealand: Hosts start competition with hard-fought victory in battle of the favourites as All Blacks lose Pool game for the first time ever
08/09/23 21:08CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: They booed their President, then roared their nervous team to victory as France launched this World Cup by condemning New Zealand to a first ever pool defeat.
Rugby World Cup organisers are slammed over 'awful' national anthems ahead of France and New Zealand's curtain-raiser - with supporters insisting both were 'butchered' after choir was chosen to perform
08/09/23 20:42Supporters criticised the use of a choir and complained that the music sounded out of time at parts. The dominating sound was that of the choir singers.
Rugby World Cup arrives with a bang as Stade de France is lit up with fireworks and 240 volunteers put on a show in opening ceremony... but President Emmanuel Macron is BOOED
08/09/23 19:13Fans enjoyed a boisterous show infused with French culture, with a gigantic replica Eiffel Tower in the stadium, a flyover in their flag's colours, and a booed Emmanuel Macron speech.
France 27-13 New Zealand - Rugby World Cup RECAP: Melvyn Jaminet puts the gloss on a perfect night for the hosts as he leaps to claim a bouncing ball and touch down to confirm victory
08/09/23 17:30Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest as Hosts France got the Rugby World Cup underway against tournament favourites New Zealand.
The most colourful character in rugby! With his flaxen mane, JEAN-PIERRE RIVES was one of the world's greatest players - now he's a renowned artist and speaks to JEFF POWELL about risks, revelry and renaissance
06/09/23 21:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JEFF POWELL: The greatest flanker in history is at work on the painting which is to light up the giant World Cup screens when his easel begins toppling over.
SHAUN EDWARDS: The pressure on France before our All Blacks clash is a privilege and I love it! It's now business time and this is what we live for... hopefully I'll be buying a bottle again!
06/09/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS - FRANCE'S DEFENCE COACH: We've spent a huge amount of time preparing for this World Cup and now it's business time.
Threats from thugs, an affair with the team dietician and a failed drugs test... ELTON JANTJIES opens up for the first time on a tumultuous four years since winning the Rugby World Cup with South Africa
05/09/23 15:30EXCLUSIVE - BY ALEX BYWATER: In 2019, Elton Jantjies was a World Cup winner with South Africa . The four years since have been far from straightforward for the Springbok fly-half.
Rugby World Cup 2023 host cities and stadiums as South Africa look to retain their title, which is scheduled to take place in France
05/09/23 08:59France's mouthwatering opener with New Zealand will host the first game of this year's Rugby World Cup.
Tearful France star Bastien Chalureau insists 'I'm not a racist' after controversial call-up for Rugby World Cup following his conviction for racially motivated attack
04/09/23 22:58The 31-year-old Montpellier player is appealing against a suspended six-month prison sentence for a racially-motivated attack in 2020.
Duhan van der Merwe relieved to have Finn Russell supporting him ahead of Scotland's Rugby World Cup opener
04/09/23 17:00INTERVIEW BY ROB ROBERTSON: A rugby pitch can be a lonely place, even for the most confident and assured of players. Even for those hellbent on 'perfection'.
Rugby World Cup 2023 promises to be a carnival as lopsided draw threatens the old order amid England's woes
03/09/23 21:52CHRIS FOY: The 10th Rugby World Cup is about to begin across the Channel and is set to be the greatest global showpiece the sport has ever seen.
Thibaud Flament has gone from sub for Loughborough's fifth team to France firsts! Forward recounts his incredible journey from English university to second row star of World Cup favourites
02/09/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Flament's mind was somewhere between business lectures and his next match for Loughborough University's fifth team when his phone rang.
EXCLUSIVE: France's World Cup opener against the All Blacks holds no fear for Shaun Edwards after an early life spent in the white heat of competition
01/09/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Edwards will be providing his insight over the next two months, as he tries to steer France towards an historic title. He believes the tournament is wide open.
Rugby players suing over head injuries reaches almost 300 in landmark case - with World Cup 'the end of the sport as we know it', says expert
31/08/23 08:06The players' case, against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) claims they received brain damage playing the sport.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Worsley opens up on England's lack of excitement ahead of the Rugby World Cup winner, how France is leading the charge and why he'd LOVE to coach in the Premiership one day
30/08/23 17:00EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Like many, Joe Worsley has been left concerned not only by the national team's struggles, but also the problems in the country's domestic game.
EXCLUSIVE: BERNARD LAPORTE on his corruption scandal, why France is a 'sick' country and how his homeland can win the Rugby World Cup
29/08/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON IN PARIS: The manager of the restaurant knows who is coming. 'Bernard Laporte? OK. We open a private area for him,' says the boss.
France 41-17 Australia: World Cup hosts make a statement as they brush aside Eddie Jones' struggling Wallabies in Paris in their final warm-up match
27/08/23 17:38France rounded off their preparations for hosting the Rugby World Cup with a convincing 41-17 win against Australia in Paris.
Rugby World Cup 2023 official squad guide, with the tournament set to get underway in September as South Africa chase their fourth title
24/08/23 12:25This year's tournament is scheduled to take place in France, with South Africa looking to successfully retain the trophy.
SHAUN EDWARDS: Romain Ntamack's injury on the eve of the Rugby World Cup came as a shock to everyone. It is a gut wrenching feeling to lose one of your best players
15/08/23 18:20SHAUN EDWARDS: It was a shock to everyone. Fabien Galthie told everyone and it was just a total shock. We thought it was a small injury but unfortunate the cruciate is a vital part of your body.
World Cup hosts France are dealt huge blow ahead of tournament as fly-half Romain Ntamack is ruled out with a serious knee injury
14/08/23 09:29Rugby World Cup hosts and favourites France have been dealt a hammer blow after fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out of taking part in the tournament due to a serious knee injury.
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
