Leitch returns after ban to line up for Japan
Japan veteran Michael Leitch will return to action for his country, after a two-match suspension, as they complete their World Cup warm-up programme against Italy in Treviso on Saturday.
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Stewart given first Irish start amid injury worries at hooker
DUBLIN : Ireland's Tom Stewart will make his first international start in their final World Cup warm-up game against Samoa on Saturday as the Six Nations champions sweat over the fitness of first choice hookers Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher.
Brighton still rocking, despite big-name exits
LONDON: Eight goals and six points from their opening two games have put Brighton and Hove Albion on top of the Premier League for the first time in their history - proof, if any were still needed, that they are one of the best run clubs in the top flight.
Tom Stewart handed chance to stake Ireland claim against Samoa
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart will start his first Test match after being named in the Ireland team to take on Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday (7.45pm).
Mercury 13 group to invest $100 million in buying women's clubs
Mercury 13, a group led by sports entrepreneur Victoire Cogevina Reynal, said they are set to invest $100 million in acquiring women's soccer clubs in Europe and Latin America, starting with England's second division side Lewes FC.
Martin, Perez seal double glory for Spain in 35km race walks
BUDAPEST :Alvaro Martin and Maria Perez completed Spain's domination of the race walks at the World Athletics Championships on Thursday by adding gold in the 35 kilometres events to their victories in last weekend's 20km races.
UAE Warriors: Hammami and Diani ready for historic unification clash in Abu Dhabi
Wisem Hammami is confident he will replicate his win over Badreddine Diani when they meet for the UAE Warriors Arabia welterweight title at the Etihad Arena on Friday.
Brendan Boyce finishes 24th in the 35km walk in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest
Brendan Boyce came home in 24th place in the men's 35km walk at the World Championships in Budapest, with victory going to Alvaro Martin of Spain.