Josh van der Flier named World Player of the Year
Ireland and Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier has been named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year.
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World Cup-bound Callum Wilson faces race to be fit for Newcastle-Chelsea clash
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has revealed Callum Wilson faces a late fitness test ahead of the visit of Chelsea to Tyneside. The Newcastle United frontman — called up to Gareth Southgate’s England World Cup squad this week — was withdrawn halfway through the 4-1 win at Southampton last weekend due to illness, and was absent altogether from the Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace in midweek. “We’ll wait and see,” said head coach Howe when asked whether the No.9 will be fit to face Champions League rivals, the Blues.
Almiron on target as ruthless Newcastle thump Southampton
:Newcastle United produced another ruthlessly impressive display in a 4-1 Premier League win over struggling Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium on Sunday, with Miguel Almiron bagging his seventh goal in as many games.
Almiron on the mark again as Newcastle crush Southampton
Newcastle United produced another ruthlessly impressive display in a 4-1 win over struggling Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium, with Miguel Almiron bagging his seventh goal in as many games.
Almiron on target as ruthless Newcastle thump Southampton 4-1
Newcastle United produced another ruthlessly impressive display in a 4-1 win over struggling Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium on Sunday (Nov 6), with Miguel Almiron bagging his seventh goal in as many games.
T20 World Cup upset alert: Drama as Ireland stun giants England in rain-hit clash
Minnows Ireland pulled off a huge upset on Wednesday, stunning world number two England by five runs with a fine bowling display in a rain-affected match to throw the Twenty20 World Cup wide open.
Leon King and his Rangers transfer decision as 5 early Premier League moves analysed amid speculation
He's being linked with big names south of the border - but there are tales of caution and joy for Leon King to ponder before making a choice on his Rangers future.
Men lured to house and held at knifepoint in string of violent robberies
Men have been lured to a house on an estate in Oldham and held at knifepoint in a string of violent robberies. The robberies happened on the Limeside estate throughout September, police said.