New Zealand will expand tackle height trial in bid to combat concussions
New Zealand Rugby will expand a trial for tackling below the chest to all community competitions next year as part of efforts to minimise the risk of concussion in the sport.
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Soccer-Moriyasu targets World Cup quarters as Furuhashi, Osako miss out
TOKYO : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu left Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi and Vissel Kobe forward Yuya Osako out of his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Tuesday, saying he had opted for players with "burning ambition" over experience at the finals this month.
Relegated Argentine Cup winners Patronato face Copa Libertadores hurdles
Patronato may have clinched a place in the Copa Libertadores by winning the Argentine Cup after being relegated from the top-flight but there are doubts over whether they can keep their coach and most of the players who lifted the trophy.
Union Berlin back on top of Bundesliga with last-second win
BERLIN (AP) — Surprise leader Union Berlin keeps working miracles in the Bundesliga.
Soccer-Union score stoppage time winner against Gladbach to stay top
BERLIN : Union Berlin scored a stoppage-time winner through Danilho Doekhi on Sunday to snatch a 2-1 win over visiting Borussia Moenchengladbach and remain top of the Bundesliga, one point ahead of Bayern Munich.
Bayern fire six goals past Mainz to take over top spot
MUNICH: Bayern Munich demolished visitors Mainz 05 6-2 on Saturday, with Sadio Mane scoring once and setting up two more goals, to take over the lead in the Bundesliga.
PSV outclass Arsenal to book Europa League last-16 spot, Lazio win
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands: PSV Eindhoven clinched a place in the Europa League last 16 with a dominant 2-0 home win over Arsenal on Thursday (Oct 27), while Lazio boosted their chances of going through to the next stage with a 2-1 victory over Danish side Midtjylland.
PREVIEW-Soccer-Clash of the redeemers, Eintracht host Dortmund
BERLIN : Only a few weeks ago alarm bells were ringing at Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt and last season's Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund with their bad start putting them on the backfoot.