English referee Tom Foley has decided to put his international career on hold due to a “torrent of criticism and insults online” received after officiating in the 2023 World Cup final, the English Rugby Federation (RFU) announced on Monday. “Having reached the pinnacle of refereeing at the Rugby World Cup final, I believe the time … Read more
The day after his exhibition in Cape Town with Rafael Nadal in February 2020, historic in terms of its attendance (51,954 spectators, broken record) and moving in the context of a return to his roots, we found him at Ellerman House, in Bantry Bay, a very quaint little Victorian-style hotel overlooking the incredible Cape Coast … Read more
This time it’s the right one! A few minutes after a try was refused to Aaron Smith and the All Blacks on a forward (54th), New Zealand fullback Beauden Barrett flattened again in the South African goal (58th) , the test being this time validated by the refereeing body. This is the first and so … Read more
This Friday, October 20, Argentina and New Zealand face each other in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup. The Argentines have never reached the final of a World Cup, and they dream of creating the feat. New Zealand and Argentina play on two distinct planets, which will have to align perfectly in the semi-final … Read more
Almost four months after the victory of the All Blacks in Mendoza in the Rugby Championship, Argentina and New Zealand find themselves in front of the Stade de France: a place in the World Cup final against South Africa or England is up for grabs. The match is live on Sky Sport Uno and in … Read more
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Let’s clarify right away: the fact that New Zealand beat Ireland and qualified for the semi-finals of a World Cup is not something as sensational as what happened in the afternoon with Argentina’s victory over Wales. But at the Stade de France match on one side came Ireland who won the Six Nations, who were … Read more
It was presented as “a final before its time”. And we clearly weren’t lied to. The clash between Ireland and New Zealand delivered on all its promises and more. In THE clash of the quarter-finals, between the most successful selection in history, crowned three times (1987, 2011 and 2015), and the first nation in the … Read more
At the same time, the Blues also indicated that they had closely analyzed the South African game. “To know South Africa and its staff well, if they are world champions, it is because they have a very sharp and very thoughtful tactical approach. They always come out with a strategy, a very well studied plan … Read more
The Azzurri try to stay in the game until the end showing a different attitude compared to the defeat against New Zealand. A generous defense is not enough in front of the very strong hosts. The Blues widen the gap thanks to a surgical defense, skill in counterattacks and precise foot from Thomas Ramos. The … Read more
A message sent to the competition. Beaten from the start by France, and less sovereign in recent months, the All Blacks crushed Italy (96-17) this Friday in Lyon. Dominant from start to finish of the match, and imperial in all areas of play, captain Ardie Savea’s teammates scored 14 tries. Overwhelmed then stunned, Ange Capuozzo … Read more