Aussie ref for Springboks v All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium
Australia's Angus Gardner will referee the Springboks' opening Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 6 August.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag outlines plan for Cristiano Ronaldo return
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was unable to provide a return date to training for Cristiano Ronaldo but clarified he would be "integrated" back into the squad.
Erik ten Hag hints at four starters in Manchester United's fixture vs Brighton
Erik ten Hag has suggested Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial will be Manchester United's attacking quartet for their Premier League opener against Brighton.
Lewis Hamilton prepares for 300th race by hailing 'great' Fernando Alonso
Lewis Hamilton ranks Fernando Alonso as the toughest and fastest rival he has faced in his career, he said on Thursday ahead of his landmark 300th F1 race in Sunday's French Grand Prix. The 37-year-old seven-time world champion said also that he cherished the memories of his maiden Formula One event, the 2007 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne when, aged 22, he stunned seasoned onlookers with his precocious talent. He qualified fourth and finished third, behind two-time champion Alonso, the ferocity of their competition signalling how they would battle and fall out in the season ahead.
How to watch Aston Villa v Manchester United pre-season friendly
Aston Villa take on Manchester United in their third and final game of pre-season tour in Australia this coming Saturday. Villa have flown out to Perth from their Brisbane base, where they’d beaten both Leeds United and Brisbane Roar.
Sunderland exploring multiple options in search for attacking recruits as new season approaches
Sunderland are continuing to pursue multiple targets as they look to sign strikers as competition and cover for Ross Stewart. With the start of the Championship season just ten days away, Scotland international Stewart remains the Black Cats' sole senior number nine.
Mateusz Klich on the biggest difference under Jesse Marsch and Leeds United's Premier League preparation
Mateusz Klich admits Leeds United still have plenty to improve on, but he has enjoyed his first taste of a Jesse Marsch pre-season so far. The Whites bring an end to their pre-season tour of Australia today as they take on fellow Premier League outfit Crystal Palace at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Aussie swimmer Isaac Cooper: real reason for my Commonwealth Games ban
The Australian swimmer sent home from the Commonwealth Games for disciplinary reasons has broken his slience after being cut from the team for 'inappropriate use of medication'.