Samoan coach braces his team for clash with 'Leinster on steroids'
Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua is preparing to face "Leinster on steroids" ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash with Ireland in Bayonne.
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Anirban Lahiri, Veer Ahlawat Among Six Leaders After First Round At St Andrews
India's Anirban Lahiri continued his fine run as he opened the inaugural St Andrews Bay Championship with a superb 6-under 66 that gave him a share in the six-way lead, which also included compatriot Veer Ahlawat, on the first day in St Andrews, Scotland. Lahiri, who was second in Liv Series and then third last week at Newcastle, shared the lead with another Indian, Ahlawat, Chile's Mito Pereira, Spain's David Puig, South African Jaco Ahlers, and Andrew Dodt of Australia. The other Indians in the field had mixed luck. Viraj Madappa (67) was tied seventh, SSP Chawrasia and Gaganjeet Bhullar were tied 23rd after a 3-under 69 each, Rahil Gangjee, Rashid Khan and Ajeetesh Sandhu with 70 each were tied 34th and S Chikkarangappa (71) was tied 52nd.
Former All Blacks centre to miss Tonga’s World Cup clash against Boks after ban appeal fails
Centre George Moala will miss all but one of Tonga's Rugby World Cup pool games after he failed in an appeal to have a five-match ban over-turned, World Rugby announced on Thursday.
Juanma Lillo in focus as he takes charge of Man City in Pep Guardiola’s absence
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will miss his side’s next two matches after undergoing “emergency” back surgery on Tuesday.
Billy Vunipola handed three-match ban, will miss England's Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina
Billy Vunipola has joined Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of the World Cup after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card against Ireland.
Billy Vunipola banned for England's Rugby World Cup opener
England's Billy Vunipola has joined captain Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of next month's Rugby World Cup after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card in a warm-up match against Ireland, officials announced Wednesday.
Oregon State names Clemson transfer DJ Uiagalelei starting QB, source says - ESPN
Oregon State has named DJ Uiagalelei, the Clemson transfer, as its starting quarterback to open the 2023 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Argentina prop Tetaz Chaparro out of World Cup with injury
Argentina will be without tight-head prop Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro at the Rugby World Cup in France after he ruptured the Achilles tendon in his left leg in training, officials confirmed on Tuesday.