Russia rugby team's boots stolen

Thieves have stolen several Russian rugby players' boots in Bucharest - just days before the national team's match against Romania, officials say.

Nine pairs of boots and other gear disappeared from the team's hotel on Tuesday during a power cut, the Romanian Rugby Federation (FRR) said.

The FRR said it had offered the Russians help by providing them with new boots for the Sunday game.

It added that a police investigation was now under way.