Today's rugby news as All Blacks axe former Scarlets and Swansea bosses as New Zealand captain Sam Cane 'not good enough for Italy team'
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Sunday, July 24.
Italy Sport News
Marcus Rashford enjoys a ‘priceless’ pre-season as he hopes for fresh start
Marcus Rashford has enjoyed a “priceless” pre-season and is harnessing the pain of the previous year as the refreshed Manchester United forward attempts to get back to his best.
WTCR title contender Huff reveals Qualifying struggles
Rob Huff went from being a WTCR race-winning hero to becoming a potential point-scoring zero after a troubled Qualifying at Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi yesterday. Following his standout victory at WTCR Race of Portugal earlier this month, Briton Huff languished in P14 following Qualifying for Italy’s rounds of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup aboard his Zengő Motorsport CUPRA Leon Competición.
Newcastle now 'on the lookout' for Ekitike alternative at St James' Park
Newcastle United will be on the lookout for attacking options this summer after missing out on Hugo Ekitike, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
Cristiano Ronaldo sees proud shirt sales record broken by his former teammate
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly lost his grip on the record for most shirts sold in Italy in a single day, with one of his former team-mates overtaking him.
The day ahead at WTCR Race of Italy
Raceday awaits in the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup at Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi with rounds 11 and 12 of the all-action series taking place from 11h15 CET. And here’s Sunday’s schedule at WTCR Race of Italy: Ad/> 11h15: Race 1 (30 minutes+1 lap) (Live on Eurosport Player and other broadcasters around the world) WTCRWTCR polesitter Girolami the Trincea Hero Trophy winner9 HOURS AGO 12h00 (approx.): Race 1 podium 17h10: Race 2 (25 minutes+1 lap) (Live on Eurosport Player and other broadcasters around the world) 17h50 (approx.): Race 2 podium ClickHEREfor the full event timetable, which also includes action from the ETCR FIA eTouring Car World Cup.
Hamburg European Open 2022: Lorenzo Musetti Reaches First ATP Tour Final
Italian youngster Lorenzo Musetti reached his first ATP Tour final on Saturday with a straight-sets victory over Francisco Cerundolo at the Hamburg clay-court event. The 20-year-old won 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) to set up a final against world number six Carlos Alcaraz. "It means a lot for me," Musetti said. "It's a surprise for me because I was not playing my best tennis last week (in Bastad), so I didn't expect to be in the final here."
WTA roundup: Bernarda Pera nabs second straight title with Hamburg win
American Bernarda Pera won her first WTA career title last weekend in Budapest. On Saturday, she doubled her trophy total with a 6-2, 6-4 defeat of top seed Anett Kontaveit at the Hamburg European Open.