Springboks-on-standby trio get BaaBaas call-up to face Samoa
Three players named among the Springboks' standby group for the Rugby World Cup will turn out for the Barbarians on Friday night.
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Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki handed US Open wildcards
Two-time champion Venus Williams and former world number one Caroline Wozniacki have received wildcards for the US Open.
Romania pick nine France-based players for Rugby World Cup
Romania coach Eugen Apjok on Wednesday selected nine players based in France including Stade Francais prop Thomas Cretu in his 33-man squad for next month's Rugby World Cup.
Vadeni retired to stud
Last year's Prix du Jockey Club and Coral-Eclipse winner Vadeni has been retired to stand at stud.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Farrell's lucky escape, Ireland v England preview and France's injury trouble
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Coghlan as the countdown continues to the Rugby World Cup.
Irish defender Cathal Heffernan joins Newcastle United
Cork native Cathal Heffernan has completed his move from AC Milan to Newcastle United.
Cincinnati Open: Carlos Alcaraz Battles Through Rain, Holder Caroline Garcia Out
Carlos Alcaraz battled through a rain interruption to claim his 50th win of the season, defeating Jordan Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 on Wednesday at the Cincinnati Open. The top-seeded Spaniard is bidding for his seventh trophy of 2023 as he prepares for a US Open title defense in less than a fortnight. His victory took three hours, with the world number one breaking open the third set as he delivered two love games and moved through on a second match point.
Lovro Majer Moves To Wolfsburg From Rennes For 25 Million Euros
Croatia international Lovro Majer has moved to Wolfsburg from French side Rennes for a reported fee of 25 million euros ($28 million), the German club announced on Wednesday. The midfielder signed with the Wolves until 2028. The reported transfer fee is the third highest in Wolfsburg history. Majer, 25, played 62 times for the Ligue 1 side, scoring six goals and helping them to qualify for the Europa League twice.