Rugby-England to play in Ireland next summer ahead of 2023 World Cup
(Reuters) - England will face world number one Ireland in Dublin next summer as they prepare for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Wednesday.
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Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man Utd: Which European football team is the most popular?
A study of more than 2,000 football fans has determined the most popular teams in Europe, across both the men and women’s game.
Stick's SA A role an omen of things to come? 'I would gladly accept opportunity to coach Springboks'
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick will take the reins of the South Africa A team during their UK tour this November with the full backing of none other than national team captain Siya Kolisi.
Sajan Bhanwala becomes first Indian to win medal at U23 Worlds, takes bronze
It was the Ukrainian who pulled off a four-pointer on the edge of the circle for a solid start but Bhanwala bounced back immediately with a strong move that got him into a position from where he could pin his rival. Though he could not pin his rival, it was good enough to earn four points. Bhanwala lost two more points and got into defensive mode.
Centre Ioane extends New Zealand deal until after Rugby World Cup
Midfielder Rieko Ioane on Wednesday became the latest All Blacks star to extend his contract with New Zealand Rugby until after next year's Rugby World Cup.
Nienaber thanks clubs as 9 Japan-based Boks are allowed to tackle England
Rugby World Cup title-holders South Africa will be able to use their Japan-based Springboks against England at Twickenham on 26 November, coach Jacques Nienaber said on Tuesday.
Trio of female referees led by France's Stephanie Frappart set for FIFA World Cup history
The approaching men's FIFA World Cup will be the first to feature female referees, with three women set to make history in Qatar while hoping that the focus remains on their job rather than their gender.
ATP roundup: Tommy Paul rallies in Stockholm
American eighth seed Tommy Paul shook off a close first-set loss and beat Swedish wild card Leo Borg 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 in first-round action Tuesday at the Stockholm Open.