It seems a missed opportunity for English rugby that Joe Worsley – a World Cup winner under Sir Clive Woodward in 2003 – has never coached in his home country. The former flanker has worked in France with both Bordeaux and Castres and is now in charge of Georgia’s defence. The Lelos produced a backs-to-the-wall … Read more
After the defeat against the All Blacks, for the Italy captain “it was a very hard lesson in sport”. Metaman Capuozzo: “They feared us and took it very seriously” It’s difficult to explain in front of the microphones a defeat of monstrous magnitude: the fourteen tries conceded by the All Blacks weigh on the shoulders … Read more
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By losing to Wales last Sunday (40-6), the Wallabies opened a boulevard as wide as three times the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to Fiji for a first quarter-final qualification in 16 years. With six points on the clock – the same total as Eddie Jones’ men – obtained against the two big players in Group C … 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
His meticulousness is reminiscent of that of his most famous client. Bernard Hemery, from Toulon, has been an optician for around thirty years. In his Mourillon store, located at 14 rue Lamalgue, he leaves nothing to chance. “I don’t like it when it’s not tidy and aligned. It’s stronger than me”, he whispers, replacing a … Read more
Dupont suffered the injury in the 46th minute of the match, in which the French outclassed Namibia 96-0. A running Deysel hit the 26-year-old Toulouse star with his head. He first received a yellow card for a foul, which the referee later changed to a red card. Namibia has clearly lost three times at the … Read more
The Stade de France in Saint-Denis in Paris. In Toulon Outside of World Rugby forcing media personnel to buy their own food at matches, which has to be a first at such events, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been an enriching experience across the four cities where the Springboks have stayed. Here’s how it’s … Read more
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Until now, the South Africans and Irish have overturned everything in their path. The former tamed the Scots and pulverized Romania, conceding only three small points in two matches. The seconds played against the Romanians then against Tonga, piling up the trifle of 20 tries and 141 points scored. Now, serious things will begin, and … Read more
“The All Blacks have an absolutely incredible attack. Our defense will have to be ready”also projected winger Montanna Ioane, already putting pressure on Italy’s next opponents. “The guys are confident. We are ready to face anyone”he declared, full of confidence following the two victories recorded. “We couldn’t ask for better. Given the two matches that … Read more
The third act of the 2023 Rugby World Cup finals will be introduced with the match between Italy and Uruguay. Although no one can say about these teams that they are real contenders for the title, and even entering the playoffs would be a great success for both teams (not even taking into account the … Read more