Today's rugby news as new 'Club World Cup' agreed in seismic move and Nigel Owens says Wayne Barnes got it wrong
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Thursday, July 21.
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Driver 'fled car and left two children under four in vehicle'
A driver who allegedly ran away from his car in Bolton and left two children under the age of four inside the vehicle has been arrested.
Irish prop Porter escapes ban for Retallick tackle
Ireland prop Andrew Porter will not be further sanctioned for the high tackle on Brodie Retallick in last weekend's third test that left the All Blacks lock with a fractured cheekbone.
Man City defender Cancelo inherits unusual number from Sterling
Joao Cancelo has been handed the No.7 shirt at Manchester City ahead of the 2022-23 season, succeeding Raheem Sterling following the latter's exit to Chelsea.
No further punishment for Porter following citing
Andrew Porter will face no further punishment a high tackle during the Ireland's 32-22 victory over New Zealand in Wellington at the weekend.
Report: Nets want Barnes from Raptors in any deal for Durant
With the rumours surrounding the Kevin Durant sweepstakes starting to quiet down, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday that the Toronto Raptors will likely have to give up their Rookie of the Year winner in Scottie Barnes in order to get a deal done with the Brooklyn Nets.
Tonight's rugby news as Ireland star cited for brutal All Blacks incident and former Welsh scrum-half dies
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Monday, July 18.
Andrew Porter cited for high tackle in win over All Blacks
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been cited for a high tackle during the Test series-clinching victory over New Zealand in Wellington.