WP Rugby says it made no formal offer to Bok star Cheslin Kolbe
Western Province Rugby on Wednesday denied it had made a formal offer to Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe.
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Britain's Got Talent winner Viggo Venn says 'it's not my fault' after pulling out of first TV appearance amid booing backlash
Britain's Got Talent winner Viggo Venn has appeared on Lorraine today (June 7) after pulling out of his planned interview on Tuesday. The Norwegian comedic dancer was due to chat to Lorraine Kelly on her self-titled chat show days after his BGT victory, but after he didn't show up, the host was forced to explain his absence.
Katie Swan in shape of her life after cruising through Surbiton opener
Katie Swan insists she is in the shape of her life after waltzing into the last 16 at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The 24-year-old from Bristol stormed to a convincing 6-2 6-0 triumph over Canadian Carol Zhao in West London. Ad The world No.162 will now face either fellow Brit Maia Lumsden or seventh seed Oceane Dodin for a place in the quarter-finals.
LIVE: Manchester Arena bombing: Health and prison service bosses face questions as inquiry comes to a close after almost three years
The Manchester Arena Inquiry was finally coming to a close today, with more key figures including health and prison service bosses due to answer questions about whether lessons have been learned from past mistakes.
Boulter predicts British women's tennis on cusp of brilliant new era
Katie Boulter believes British women's tennis is on the cusp of an exciting new era after setting up a showdown with compatriot Sonay Kartal at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The Leicester ace, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, beat Australian Olivia Gadecki 6-2 6-1 to become the fifth British woman to progress to the last 16 in West London.
Sonay Kartal defies pre-tournament illness to cruise through Surbiton opener
Sonay Kartal has not let a pre-tournament virus stop her from hitting her stride at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The 21-year-old Brighton star, who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme, breezed past Slovakian Viktoria Hruncakova 6-3 6-2 to advance to the round of 16 in West London. Ad The victory sets up an all-British clash against Katie Boulter, who sailed past Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets shortly after Kartal's victory.
Dan Cox bemoans packed schedule after Surbiton loss
Dan Cox admits a relentless schedule took its toll after being knocked out by Frenchman Constant Lestienne at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The 32-year-old from Lincoln was beaten 3-6 6-3 7-5 by his experienced rival despite coming out of the blocks firing in the opening set. Ad Cox played a gruelling three-set match against fellow Brit Arthur Fery yesterday afternoon to qualify for the main draw, while Lestienne was playing his first match in West London.
Boulter spearheads strong British day at Lexus Surbiton Trophy
Katie Boulter helped spearhead a memorable day for British women at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy by becoming one of several home stars to book their place in the last 16. The Leicester ace, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, beat Australian Olivia Gadecki 6-2 6-1 to set up a tantalising all-British clash with Sonay Kartal on Thursday. Ad Kartal, who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme, grabbed revenge against Viktoria Hruncakova as a 6-3 6-2 win turned the tables on a defeat against the Slovakian in French Open qualifying.