Field of six declared for Coral-Eclipse
Classic heroes Vadeni and Native Trail are among six runners declared for a fascinating renewal of the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.
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Women's Hockey World Cup: Netherlands Start As Firm Favourites, India Aim For A First
The creme de la creme of women's hockey will be in action when top 16 sides of the world will fight for the coveted FIH World Cup crown with record eight-time winners Netherlands eyeing a hat-trick of titles and India aiming for a first. Defending champions Netherlands, who would be co-hosting the tournament along with Spain from July 1 to 17, are the most dominant outfit in women's hockey, having won the world title eight times while finishing runner-up on four occasions. The Dutch women also have four Olympic gold, two silver and three bronze in their kitty, making them favourites to defend the title.
Ireland must keep evolving to avoid peaking early for World Cup, says Sexton
Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland must keep evolving in order to avoid repeating the mistake of peaking too soon for a World Cup.
Down Under star Verry Elleegant has Deauville date as European adventure continues
Formerly trained by Chris Waller Down Under, the six-year-old won 11 Group 1 races, including the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups but was moved to Francis-Henri Graffard in France so she could contest some of Europe's top races.
Newcastle United to sign Tottenham teenager after impressing in trial game
Newcastle United will sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Jordan Hackett on July 1 when he is released from his contract at the north London club. The left-back, 18, impressed the Magpies while on trial at the club back in May.
RFU unveils plan for Premier 15s to turn professional with £220m investment
The Rugby Football Union has outlined ambitious plans to professionalise the Premier 15s within the next 10 years as part of a new strategy which will involve a formal “partnership” with Premiership Rugby clubs.
Derek McGrath: Cohesion comes from a settled selection
Derek McGrath says that the most cohesive teams are the ones that know their jobs inside and out.
Sexton issues warning about failure to evolve
Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland must keep evolving in order to avoid repeating the mistake of peaking too soon for a World Cup.