Scotland banking hopes on Finn Russell’s talent
Finn Russell has had brushes with authority, criticised his own coach and been axed from the Scotland team but he is more valuable than ever to his side going into the World Cup in France.
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How to watch Champions League draw as Manchester United and Man City discover opponents
Manchester United and Man City will discover their opponents for the Champions League group stages this evening.
New Zealand Rugby 'not fit for purpose' says scathing report
New Zealand Rugby's governing body was branded "not fit for purpose" in a scathing independent report published on Thursday into the country's governing body.
Gabon's turn: Will latest Africa coup mark end of Bongo family dynasty?
More broadly, what are the consequences of what's now the eighth coup in Africa in just three years? What's the path to better governance that puts citizens first and what role should the international community play?
'Fragile and under threat': Prosecco could disappear due to climate change, experts warn
Climate change could wipe out Prosecco and other popular European wines, new research has warned.
Beaten Ruud says China's Zhang can be a threat for years
Last year's U.S. Open runner-up Casper Ruud said China's Zhang Zhizhen would be a threat for years to come after falling to the world number 67 at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday in a rematch of their French Open meeting.
Djokovic, Swiatek advance before China's Zhang shocks Ruud at US Open
NEW YORK :It was business as usual at the U.S. Open on Wednesday with Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek marching confidently into the third round but the day ended with a late run of shockers that saw Casper Ruud and Petra Kvitova dumped out of the tournament.
Springbok strength in depth boosts hopes of retaining Rugby World Cup
Strength in depth among forwards and backs has South Africans believing that captain Siya Kolisi and his Springboks can successfully defend in France the Rugby World Cup they won four years ago.