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International Rugby Board chairman Vernon Pugh says the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup is on course to be the best Cup ever.

The All Blacks $180 million sponsorship deal with sporting goods giant, adidas, has been threatened by player discontent over some of adidas? equipment.

The International Rugby Board will meet the Australian Government this week to discuss concerns over Fiji?s involvement in the 2003 World Cup in Australia.

The International Cricket Council has approved South Africa?s proposals for the format of the 2003 World Cup.