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London emerges as leading contender to host first edition of rugby's Nations Championship finals in 2026 - after chiefs snubbed £800MILLION bid from Qatar
09/09/24 17:00
CHRIS FOY: Qatar made an offer to the game's leading powerbrokers worth £800million over the first four instalments of the 12-team tournament - in 2026, 2028, 20230 and 2032. However, as first revealed by Mail Sport, officials eventually decided against the proposal, after agonising about the financial ramifications....read
Lime bikes, Power Rangers and raw eggs... How Owen Farrell has settled into life in France - as former England captain gets ready for first match since moving to Racing 92
06/09/24 23:01NIK SIMON: Having moved to Paris and new club Racing 92 from Hertfordshire last month, former England captain Farrell is miles out of his comfort zone.
Adieu to fresh air! Why I'm already hooked on the BBC's coverage of the Olympics, writes MATT BARLOW
27/07/24 21:30MATT BARLOW: 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.
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.
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EXCLUSIVEAymeric Laporte opens up on proving doubters wrong after Euros triumph with Spain, life in Saudi Arabia... and a possible return to Europe
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EXCLUSIVEEddie Hearn reveals the secret to his bond with Anthony Joshua as Matchroom boss drops retirement hint ahead of Daniel Dubois fight
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Daniel Dubois says 'the momentum is with me' despite being the bookies' underdog in Saturday's world heavyweight title clash with Anthony Joshua
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How Premier League stars travel back from international duty in style, with clubs uniting to splash out six-figure fees on private jets to fly them back
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Former Man United defender Phil Jones opens up on mental health 'trauma' as he admits abuse from trolls left him not wanting to go out in public
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Andy Carroll 'gears up for a move to FOURTH-TIER side' - the eighth in his journeyman career - just one year after joining Ligue 2 outfit Amiens
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World's best-paid female footballers revealed as Barcelona star sets new record... but does Sam Kerr make the cut?
New list released
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Jimmy Anderson 'emerges as a shock target for unnamed Major League Cricket team' after England retirement in '£135,000 deal'
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Man United 'set to offer new long-term deal to rising star in the final year of his contract' after impressive start to the season under Erik ten Hag
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Lord Coe stakes his claim to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president with double Olympic champion among seven candidates
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Inside Formula One star Oscar Piastri's jet-set life as expert says Baku GP winner is on track to become Australia's biggest sport star
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Paul Merson's BRUTAL response when asked if Ange Postecoglou can deliver a trophy for Tottenham this season
Ange confident
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Ange Postecoglou doubles down on belief he'll win silverware with Tottenham insisting 'I ALWAYS win things in my second season' as manager
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Man City star Manuel Akanji sounds alarm bells over fixture congestion claiming 'there's no end to it' - as defender jokes he 'may have to retire at age 30'
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Former Man United star Jesse Lingard is mocked in the Korean league as opponent copies his celebration following late winner in Asia
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Postecoglou defends his decision not to have a specialist set-piece coach despite Spurs conceding ANOTHER goal from a dead ball delivery
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Jamie Redknapp issues stern warning to Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou as he urges Australian to 'pick up some results quickly' after Arsenal defeat
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Eddie Howe insists he'll do 'everything in his power' to keep harmony at St James' Park as Newcastle boss hopes to ease tensions over transfer strategy
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Olympic hero ALEX YEE opens up on his pride at getting the nation hooked on triathlon... and reveals unlikely Instagram follow
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Jamie O'Hara slams Tottenham after Arsenal defeat as he blames signing players from smaller clubs for poor performances
More Spurs struggles
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Lando Norris hails his 'flying' McLaren and says he's 'surprised' he overtook Max Verstappen as Brit closes gap on title rival in Baku
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Pep Guardiola hails 'incredible' Erling Haaland after Man City striker scored a brace in comeback win over Brentford just days after the death of close friend
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Gary Neville revels in Liverpool's demise and taunts pal Jamie Carragher as he toasts Liverpool's derby defeat and fourth Anfield loss in a row
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Why Jhon Duran can be the 'best striker in the world' if he fixes the one problem Aston Villa tried to sell him for this summer
Scored stunner
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Former Man United star is labelled 'the new s***house king' as he goads furious Leeds fans after being substituted in Burnley's 1-0 win at Elland Road
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Raheem Sterling 'cleanses himself' and makes public declaration of his faith by getting baptised ahead of his first north London derby
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Peter Crouch admits he 'feels sorry' for Marcus Rashford after Man United star nets his first goal of the season... amid insider claims of 'bullying'
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Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa loses his head once again as striker is sent off for fighting in reserve team match in Brazil
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Ivan Toney denied winning start at Al-Ahli as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr score 99th-minute equaliser, after star was presented with special shirt
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Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek breaks silence on nightmare spell at Old Trafford as he looks to rebuild his career at LaLiga side Girona
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Arsenal star Declan Rice reveals his surprising second career as England midfielder shares details of his secret hobby
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Eddie Hearn reveals when Anthony Joshua will retire from boxing before bid to become a three-time world heavyweight champion against Daniel Dubois
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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates reaching one BILLION followers across all social media platforms, as he tells fans 'we'll keep making history together'
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Kate Abdo's new husband Malik Scott opens up on their stunning wedding... and reveals what her 'work husband' Thierry Henry said about it
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EXCLUSIVEWhy Jadon Sancho is set to 'smash it' at Chelsea: KIERAN GILL uncovers the real story of the nutmeg king of Kennington
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Man United legend's son, 17, signs his first professional contract in Serbian first division as he looks to emulate his father's titanic career in the game
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England coach Ashley Cole 'set to leave Birmingham to focus full-time on his Three Lions role' after Lee Carsley's impressive start
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Jude Bellingham reveals Carlo Ancelotti cracked a brutal joke over his brother Jobe that left the Real Madrid superstar sweating: 'F**k that!'
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PSG REFUSE to pay Kylian Mbappe almost £50m in unpaid wages and bonuses despite LFP ruling - with explosive saga now set to be settled in court
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Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on life with his five children, who ALL 'have my personality - and don't speak to him for days if they lose at padel!
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EXCLUSIVEGeorge Mills lifts lid on relationship with ex-footballing father Danny and how Covid derailed his bid for success at the summer Olympics
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David Beckham and wife Victoria 'will take private jet to attend former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral' in Sweden on Friday
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Man City launch a FOURTH kit - co-designed by lifelong fan Noel Gallagher - inspired by Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe
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Erling Haaland in mourning as he pays tribute to his 'chief fixer uncle' who helped shape his career, after visiting hospital bed before he died aged 59
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Alejandro Garnacho risks the wrath of Erik ten Hag and LIKES Instagram post referencing Ronaldo's criticism of the Man United boss
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Rob Burrow is honoured at National Television Awards after motor neurone disease battle as the Rugby League legend's widow presents gong
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Enzo Fernandez banned from driving and slapped with a £3K fine - after Chelsea vice-captain failed to identify driver of speeding Porsche
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Rico Lewis reveals what Pep Guardiola would think of his new England role after Man City teenager starred at left back in win over Finland
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Revealed: The 'detailed consent forms footballers in Spain are using for sexual activity' after a concerning rise in rape and assault allegations
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Former Premier League captain cuts ties with his father in explosive public row after his claim the player's wife had cast 'black magic' on him
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Martin Odegaard undergoing further tests on ankle injury with Arsenal facing nervous wait over the length of his lay-off ahead of pivotal games against Tottenham and Man City
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Paul Pogba's brother and five others 'will face trial' in £11m extortion plot that targeted the France World Cup winner - more than two years after ex-Man United star was kidnapped and held by armed men
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Erik ten Hag's Man United transfer business savaged by Dutch legend who criticises Matthijs de Ligt signing and warns boss he needs 'a lot of wins' to avoid sack
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Former Man City and Real Madrid striker Robinho 'fails with appeal to reduce prison sentence' after serving the first six months of his nine-year punishment for gang rape
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Jurgen Klopp 'was in talks to take huge international team job' after their disappointing end to continental tournament - just weeks after his emotional exit from Liverpool
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Cristiano Ronaldo launches new attack on Erik ten Hag, saying he's said things 'you cannot say' as Man United boss
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Emiliano Martinez SLAPS a camera, Cristian Romero hits back at Colombia fans and Lionel Scaloni has his say after Argentina's shock defeat
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Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans as Man United keeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after draw with Zimbabwe
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Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
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Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
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Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
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EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
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Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
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Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
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Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
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Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
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Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
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Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
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Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
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Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
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Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
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Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
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Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
