Samoa's Ala'alatoa unconvinced by Nations Cup proposal
Samoa captain Michael Ala'alatoa isn't convinced that the newly-proposed Nations Cup will help close the gap on Tier One countries.
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Second half show earns Shandong win in Asian Champions League
HONG KONG : Shandong Taishan moved to the top of Group G of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday as Brazilian striker Cryzan and former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini scored in the second half to secure a 2-0 win over hosts Incheon United.
Forget Twickenham’s record win for Boks, it’s this weekend that counts
PRESLES COURCELLES, France : It was less than two months ago that South Africa inflicted a record 35-7 defeat on New Zealand but the result of that test in London will have no bearing on Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks, flanker Kwagga Smith said on Wednesday.
Asian Para Games: Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Breaks World Record, Leads India's 30-Medal Haul
Reigning Paralympics champion Sumit Antil on Wednesday bettered his own javelin throw F64 world record with a stunning 73.29m effort on way to winning gold as he led India's whopping 30-medal haul on the third day of competitions at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games. India's total medal count after three days stood at 64 (15 gold, 20 silver, 29 bronze) and they were placed at sixth spot, one down from Tuesday. China continued to consolidate at the top of the tally with 300 medals (118 gold, 96 silver, 86 bronze), followed by Iran (24, 30, 19), Japan (20, 21, 28), Thailand (20, 13, 30) and Uzbekistan (17, 17, 21).
Polarising All Blacks boss Foster on verge of World Cup triumph
Underestimated and underappreciated, Ian Foster is one win away from becoming the fourth coach to deliver New Zealand a World Cup title but it would be a bittersweet triumph for a man long since judged unfit to carry on in the role.
There's a new Japanese street food spot in Altrincham which people are already calling the 'altar of sushi'
With a pointed roof and brightly-lit interior, it is easy to mistake Unagi, a new Japanese street food restaurant in the centre of Altrincham, as a place of worship. In fact, it's intricate design has already led to it being nicknamed by locals as a Neo-Tokyo 'altar of sushi'.
Hangzhou Asian Para Games: India Win Two Gold On Day 2, Medal Count Swells To 24
Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian Para Games as she led the country's medal rush for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. India won 17 medals on Tuesday, including three gold, taking the total tally to 34 in the first two days of competition. India had won 17 medals, including six gold, on Monday. India ended Day 2 placed fifth in the standings, one spot down from Monday, with nine gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze, behind China (165: 66 gold, 53 silver, 46 bronze), Iran (47), Japan (45) and Uzbekistan (38).
Klimkait tops Deguchi in all-Canadian final at judo Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi
Jessica Klimkait defeated Christa Deguchi in an all-Canadian under-57-kilogram final Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam judo tournament.