France 28-29 South Africa: Ruthless Springboks edge out France in epic World Cup contest

Eben Etzebeth’s highly effective end gave South Africa a lead they by no means relinquished within the quarter-final towards France Six tries within the opening 31 minutes. Glowing, end-to-end rugby. And in the long run, all of it got here down to at least one level. Hosts France and defending champions South Africa served up … Read more

France 28-29 South Africa: Defending champions overcome hosts in World Cup thriller

France: (22) 28 Tries: Baille 2, Mauvaka Cons: Ramos 2 Pens: Ramos 2 South Africa: (19) 29 Tries: Arendse, De Allende, Kolbe, Etzebeth Cons: Libbok 2, Pollard Pen: Pollard South Africa stored the defence of their title alive with an exciting quarter-final victory over France in one of many best matches in World Cup historical … Read more

Antoine Dupont: France captain ‘able to endure’ towards South Africa in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Antoine Dupont performed in France’s opening World Cup victory over New Zealand Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Sunday, 15 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Protection: Stay commentary on BBC Radio 5 Stay, plus textual content updates on the BBC Sport web site and app. With one metallic plate, a scrum-cap and 21 days of restoration, … Read more

Antoine Dupont: France captain returns for Rugby World Cup quarter-final towards South Africa

Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Sunday, 15 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Protection: Dwell commentary on BBC Radio 5 Dwell, plus textual content updates on the BBC Sport web site and app. France captain Antoine Dupont will begin at scrum-half of their World Cup quarter-final towards South Africa on Sunday after recovering from a fractured … Read more

Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa choose Manie Libbok for France quarter-final

Manie Libbok has excelled with ball in hand however struggled from the kicking tee Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Sunday, 15 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Protection: Reside commentary on BBC Radio 5 Reside, plus textual content updates on the BBC Sport web site and app. South Africa have picked Manie Libbok at fly-half to … Read more

France v Italy: Maxime Lucu begins for France in Antoine Dupont’s absence

Maxime Lucu changed Antoine Dupont in France’s win over Namibia of their final sport Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais Dates: Friday, 6 October Kick-off: 20.00 BST Protection: Full commentary of each sport throughout BBC Radio 5 Dwell and Radio 5 Dwell Sports activities Further, plus textual content updates on the BBC Sport web site and app. … Read more

Rugby World Cup: Italy ‘reset’ for France after ‘freak’ New Zealand loss, says Paolo Odogwu

Paolo Odogwu was beforehand named in England senior squads earlier than making his debut for Italy in August Venue: OL Stadium, Lyon Date: Friday, 6 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Protection: Reside commentary on BBC Radio 5 Reside, plus textual content updates on the BBC Sport web site and app. Italy’s 96-17 loss to New Zealand … Read more

Antoine Dupont: Monday resolution for France captain’s return from damaged cheekbone

Antoine Dupont has been coaching within the health club inside the France camp as he goals for a return from his fractured eye socket Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais Dates: Friday, 6 October Kick-off: 20.00 BST Protection: Full commentary of each recreation throughout BBC Radio 5 Stay and Radio 5 Stay Sports activities Further, plus textual … Read more

Rugby World Cup 2023: Unbeaten Wales prime the sort out charts in France

Nick Tompkins and George North have been Wales’ hottest centre partnership for the reason that 2019 World Cup Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes Date: Saturday 7 October Kick-off: 14:00 BST Protection: Stay BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Stay Sports activities Additional, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport web site & app; stay … Read more

Antoine Dupont: France captain cleared to return from fractured cheekbone

Antoine Dupont was damage in a sort out by Johan Deysel which resulted within the Namibia captain being despatched off Venue: OL Stadium Date: Friday, 6 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Protection: Stay BBC radio commentary and textual content protection on the BBC Sport web site and app. France captain Antoine Dupont has been cleared to … Read more