Referees named for Ireland's World Cup pool matches
The referees have been selected for Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool games with New Zealander Ben O'Keefe taking charge of the pivotal game against reigning champions South Africa on 23 September.
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Stacey Solomon says 'I made it' as she features on big ITV soap after announcing details of next TV stint
Stacey Solomon has shared her excitement with fans after being featured on a popular ITV soap. The Loose Women panellist took to her Instagram yesterday (August 21) as she told her 5.7 million followers she had 'made it' after being named-dropped on TV.
Can you watch the Saudi Pro League in the UK? Fixtures, kick off times and live stream details
The Saudi Pro League is well under way and after months of transfer talk football fans can now see what all the fuss is about as matters on the pitch take over.
Manchester United aim for Mason Greenwood resolution by deadline day amid interest in forward
Manchester United have received enquiries from a number of clubs interested in signing Mason Greenwood after confirming on Monday that the forward would be leaving Old Trafford.
Rangers still 'miss' Alfredo Morelos as Ibrox ally reveals transfer hope to take on 'very strong' Celtic
Former Rangers star Josh Windass reckons his old club still 'miss' Alfredo Morelos.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has emergency back surgery, misses next two games
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has undergone “emergency surgery” on a back problem and isn’t expected to take charge of the English Premier League champion for another month at least, the club said on Tuesday. City said Guardiola has been suffering with severe back pain for some time and decided to have an operation in Barcelona, where he will spend time recovering. The surgery was successful, the club said. His assistant, Juanma Lillo, will take over Guardiola’s duties in the meantime. “He is expected to return after the forthcoming international break,” City said of Guardiola. City have league games against Sheffield United and Fulham before the club season pauses for two weeks for international matches. City’s first game back is against West Ham on Sept.
Etzebeth primed for fierce World Cup warm-up against All Blacks
LONDON : South Africa are eager to get one over fierce rivals New Zealand at Twickenham on Friday, not just because they are the ‘old enemy’ for the Springboks, but also to take momentum into the Rugby World Cup in France, lock Eben Etzebeth said.
Lucky No 8? Why Van Niekerk has reason to be bullish about World Champs semi-final
If Wayde van Niekerk is searching for omens ahead of his first 400m World Championship semi-final since suffering his catastrophic knee injury in 2017, the fact that he will be running Tuesday night's race in lane eight (start time 21.00) should act as something of a comfort blanket.