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Australian Brett Robinson graduates to rugby's top post
New World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson faces a host of challenges but the matter of player welfare should be well within the scope of a man who once stated that people's well-being was a priority.
Springboks make 12 changes to team for England clash
World champions South Africa have made a mammoth 12 changes to their starting side for Saturday's match against England at Twickenham.
All Blacks fly-half Barrett returns from concussion against France
Fly-half Beauden Barrett comes into the All Blacks team to play France this weekend having overcome concussion, New Zealand Rugby announced on Thursday.
UEFA launches investigation into Premier League referee Coote
UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Premier League referee David Coote after a video emerged of him allegedly snorting a white powder during Euro 2024.
Monaco Formula One GP extended until 2031
Monaco has agreed a six-year contract extension to host the Formula One Grand Prix until 2031, organisers announced on Thursday.
Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
'In-form leader' Fickou starts for France against New Zealand
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday Gael Fickou was "a leader" as the experienced centre was named among four changes for this weekend's November international with New Zealand.
Japan expect tough Indonesia test with World Cup spot in reach
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born players when the two sides clash in World Cup qualifying in Jakarta.
Fickou starts for France against New Zealand
Experienced centre Gael Fickou is among four changes named by France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday for this weekend’s November international with New Zealand.
New Zealand coach hails 'amazing' Chris Wood after fine Forest form
Chris Wood's prolific goal-scoring for Nottingham Forest is unprecedented for New Zealand football and may never be repeated, the country's coach said Thursday.
Wembanyama hits another milestone with 50-point game for Spurs
Victor Wembanyama became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game when the 20-year-old Frenchman led the San Antonio Spurs to a 139-130 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
Pumas seek historic win over 'hurt' Irish
Ireland seek to rebound from an uncharacteristically sloppy performance in the 23-13 defeat to New Zealand by maintaining their 100 percent home record over Argentina on Friday.
Advantage Martin as MotoGP reaches gripping climax in Barcelona
For the second season running, MotoGP is serving up a nail-biting finale as Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia head into the last race of the season this weekend battling it out for the world championship title.
Mike Tyson, 58, back in ring to face Youtuber Paul
Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.
Lyon and Chelsea stay perfect in Women's Champions League
Lyon beat Roma 3-0 to maintain their 100 percent record in Group A of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Wolfsburg thrashed Galatasaray to pick up their first points.
Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing in straight sets to Alexander Zverev.
Another clean sheet for Onana as E. Guinea, I. Coast qualify
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana kept a fourth clean sheet for Cameroon on Wednesday in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, and Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast clinched finals places.
Football 'world order' is changing, says Brazil coach
The "world order" of football is shifting, Brazil's coach Dorival Junior said ahead of a World Cup qualifier Thursday against Venezuela.
Maiden century by Varma gives India unbeatable series lead
Tilak Varma hit a maiden international century as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third Twenty20 international at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
Kane disappointed by England Nations League withdrawals
Harry Kane says he is disappointed by the high number of withdrawals from the England squad this week, insisting the national team must come first.
England will not change 'DNA' against South Africa, says Slade
Henry Slade says England will resist the temptation to "shut up shop" against South Africa as they seek to end a four-match losing streak.
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to go 1-0 up in ODI series
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday.
Spurs coach Popovich suffered 'mild stroke', says NBA team
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a "mild stroke" earlier this month but is expected to make a full recovery, the team said Wednesday.
Fernandes hopes Amorim can 'change the energy' at Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes hopes new manager Ruben Amorim can "change the energy" at struggling Manchester United after the Portuguese coach checked in at the Premier League club.
Gatland battling 'pain' during tough Wales rebuild
Warren Gatland says he "didn't think there would be this much pain" when he returned to coach Wales for a second time as he bids to avoid a record 11th straight Test defeat.
McIlroy aims for glory on happy hunting ground in Dubai
Rory McIlroy gave himself an eight out of 10 for the 2024 season that promised much but delivered only two titles, but on a Dubai course where he has always brought his A-game, things can get a lot better come Sunday.
Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
'Legend' Healy set to equal O'Driscoll record against Pumas
Veteran Irish prop Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's record of 133 Irish caps after being named on the bench for Friday's one-off rugby union Test with Argentina.
Record stand propels Sri Lanka to 324-5 against New Zealand
Top-order batsmen Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to lead Sri Lanka to an imposing 324-5 in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday.
S.Africa football chief arrested on fraud, theft charges
South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan was arrested and charged Wednesday with using the group's resources for his own purposes in a fraud and theft case amounting to 1.3 million rand ($72,000), police said.
Barca's Fati sidelined with hamstring injury
Barcelona winger Ansu Fati has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, the Catalan club said in a statement on Wednesday.
Gatland changes four for crunch WalesTest against Australia
Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes from the side beaten by Fiji to face Australia in Cardiff on Sunday.