Ex-Leinster out-half Felipe Contepomi appointed Argentina head coach
Former Leinster out-half and backs coach Felipe Contepomi has been appointed as head coach of Argentina.
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Contepomi succeeds Cheika as Argentina head coach
:Former Argentina flyhalf Felipe Contepomi will be their new head coach, succeeding Australian Michael Cheika, the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) said on Monday.
Bela and Nzola included as Angola name squad for Cup of Nations finals
Angola recalled strikers Jeremie Bela and Mbala Nzola to their squad for the African Cup of Nations finals as they became the first team to name their selection for next month’s tournament in the Ivory Coast.
Holders Man City draw Copenhagen, Barcelona face Napoli in Champions League last-16 draw
Holders Manchester City drew the lowest-ranked team, FC Copenhagen, in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Spanish giants Barcelona will face Napoli in arguably the round's most glamorous tie.
Manchester United 'looking at Galatasaray defender' and more transfer rumours
Manchester United are interested in Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey, according to reports.
Paris 1924 'Chariots Of Fire' Stadium Ready For Games Century On
The stadium that was the main site for the 1924 Paris Olympics is ready, a century later, to welcome hundreds of participants and tens of thousands of spectators for next year's Summer Olympic Games in the French capital. The Yves-du-Manoir stadium, in the northwestern Paris suburb of Colombes, became on Monday the first sporting venue to be formally handed over by developers to local authorities ahead of the Games. It will host the competitions in field hockey, a sport which may not be the number one activity in France but has a huge following in northern Europe and Asia, in particular India.
Alex Batty 'glad to be home for Christmas' after reuniting with family for first time in six years
Alex Batty has spoken publicly for the first time today (December 18), telling reporters he is 'glad to be home for Christmas'.
Mauricio Pochettino signals imminent Chelsea debut for Christopher Nkunku
Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Christopher Nkunku is likely to make his Chelsea debut during Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge but urged fans not to expect him to instantly solve his team's problems.