Paul Myers    A second half injury to France skipper Antoine Dupont eclipsed a record win over Namibia which virtually sealed a place for the hosts in the last eight at the rugby union World Cup.

Paul Myers    France rugby coach Fabien Galthié described as Darwinian the recall of star players such as skipper Antoine Dupont and fly half Matthieu Jalibert to the starting line up for Thursday’s match against Namibia in the World Cup.

Paul Myers    Just as well Paris Saint Germain coach Luis Enrique said that the Champions League would not be an obsession for his squad this season.

Paul Myers    Paris Saint Germain coach Luis Enrique fashioned an original stance for himself ahead of his side’s Champions League clash against Dortmund insisting that glory in the competition would not become an obsession.

Paul Myers    England edged closer to the last eight at the rugby union World Cup on Sunday night following a victory over Japan at the Allianz Riviera in Nice. But the fans were happy.

Paul Myers    It was just another Sunday market for the odd stallholders on the Place Garibaldi in central Nice but for scores of tourists and rugby fans it was a chance to lounge in the sunshine and embrace provencal life on a square dedicated to one of the city’s most revolutionary sons.

Paul Myers    Ireland and Wales enjoyed wins over Tonga and Portugal respectively on Saturday to maintain their percent records at the Rugby World Cup.

Paul Myers    New Zealand earned their first victory at the Rugby World Cup on Friday night with an try romp past Namibia at the Stadium de Toulouse.

Paul Myers    Namibia coach Allister Coetzee urged his players to relish Friday night’s Group A encounter with New Zealand as a chance to improve their rugby skills.

Paul Myers    France wore down Uruguay on Thursday night to maintain their per cent record at the rugby union World Cup.

Paul Myers    France rugby union boss Fabien Galthié underlined his belief in the collective with his decision to rest several star players for Thursday night’s World Cup clash against Uruguay in Lille.

Paul Myers    Five time African champions Cameroon added their name to the draw for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire following a victory over Burundi in Garoua, northern Cameroon.

Paul Myers    Former French Open champion Simona Halep vowed on Wednesday to clear her name after she was suspended from competitive tennis for four years for doping violations.

Paul Myers    The career of France international Paul Pogba was hanging in the balance on Tuesday after Italian anti doping authorities provisionally suspended the midfielder for testing positive for a banned substance.

Paul Myers    Novak Djokovic returned on Monday to the top of the ATP rankings to add at least a few more weeks to his record sojourn of weeks as the world’s best player. More importantly than that accolade, he reasserted his authority while brandishing a th Grand Slam men’s singles trophy.