Ogura withdraws from Aragon GP due to injury
Aug 26 : Trackhouse Racing rider Ai Ogura will miss this week's Aragon Grand Prix after suffering a fracture to his left hand while training in Japan, the MotoGP team said on Wednesday.
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Record number of Japanese in Premier League
TOKYO: A record number of Japanese players are in the Premier League this season, with clubs attracted by their proven quality, value for money and the "very little risk" involved in signing them.
Wallabies looking for confidence-boosting success in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 25 : Australia back Ben Donaldson feels success in a potentially hostile environment in the two-test series in Argentina over the next fortnight will serve as a confidence boost with next year’s World Cup drawing closer.
Australia coach Kiss wants Suaalii in Wallabies midfield
MELBOURNE, Aug 25 : Australia coach Les Kiss has no plans to shift Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the outside backs despite the growing competition for places in the Wallabies midfield ahead of the two-test series against Argentina.
New Zealand's Mo’unga returns to stake World Cup claims
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 24 : New Zealand flyhalf Richie Mo'unga will don an All Blacks jersey on Tuesday for the first time since the last World Cup final as he makes a bid for a place in the squad for next year’s global tournament.
Ikitau eyes return to crowded Wallabies midfield for Argentina challenge
MELBOURNE, Aug 24 : Len Ikitau is ready to return to the Wallabies' midfield against Argentina after injury troubles and has an open mind about where he should fit in new coach Les Kiss's plans.
Japan's Yamashita captures CPKC Women’s Open in dominate wire-to-wire performance
Japan’s Miyu Yamashita went wire to wire to win the CPKC Women’s Open.
New Zealand select Mo’unga at flyhalf to face Lions on South Africa tour
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 23 : New Zealand have picked Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf and Beauden Barrett at fullback for their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour fixture against the Johannesburg-based Lions at Ellis Park on Tuesday.