Herne Bay boss Kevin Watson won't rush defender Ryan Cooper back as he edges closer to a return to full fitness
Ryan Cooper is closing in on a return to full fitness after a lengthy lay-off but Herne Bay boss Kevin Watson won’t rush him back.
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Then there were eight Boks: Nienaber eager to put Springboks 'on same page' for World Cup defence
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is hoping to ensure everyone is on the same page ahead of the Rugby World Cup after a training camp concluded on Friday.
Shiffrin can set World Cup record before 28th birthday
Mikaela Shiffrin could give herself an early birthday present this weekend by breaking Ingemar Stenmark's all-time record of 86 World Cup wins on the Swedish great's home snow.
Casper Ruud makes Rafael Nadal on clay v Novak Djokovic on hard court comparison at Indian Wells
Casper Ruud compares what it is like facing Rafael Nadal on clay to playing Novak Djokovic on hard courts. The Norwegian has played Nadal just once on the red dirt and that was in the French Open final in 2022, which the Spaniard won 6-3 6-3 6-0. Ad Ruud says playing Nadal on clay feels as if he is playing the 36-year-old «in his backyard» and that he felt «clueless» when trying to find a tactic to overcome the 22-time Grand Slam champion back in June.
Football rumours: Real Madrid considering summer approach for Erling Haaland
Real Madrid are weighing up a summer move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, according to the Independent. Bosses at the Spanish giants reportedly feel like they are in the driver’s seat to bring in the 22-year-old following a series of meetings with his team. Haaland is considered to be an ideal replacement for Karim Benzema.
Johnny Sexton embracing the pressure of one final chance at a Grand Slam
Ireland star Johnny Sexton insists having one final chance to become a Grand Slam-winning captain is positive pressure as he edges closer to his probable Guinness Six Nations swansong.
'It's not always like this, you've got to cherish it' - Johnny Sexton relishing the pressure of Grand Slam run-in
While the current Ireland squad contains a healthy core of players from the 2018 Grand Slam success, for many of Andy Farrell's squad who will line out against Scotland, this is unfamiliar terrain.