Scotland rugby great Laidlaw retires aged 37
Scrumhalf Laidlaw hangs up his boots following the recent conclusion of the regular club season in Japan, where he has played since 2020.
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'You can call it emotional': Currie Cup clash, then URC knock-out bout in North/South derby double
Saturday's Currie Cup clash between Western Province and the Bulls will have a little extra spice with their United Rugby Championship quarter-final scheduled just a week later.
Springbok captain Kolisi doubtful for World Cup defence
South Africa's World Cup winning captain Siyi Kolisi has emerged as a doubt for this year's title defence amid reports he incurred a cruciate ligament tear in the Sharks draw at home to Munster in the URC last weekend. Reports of partial tear to Kolisi’s anterior cruciate ligament and a damaged meniscus dominated local media on Tuesday, although there has been no confirmation from him or his club. The Springbok captain is being advised to have surgery on a knee injury and would then likely miss South Africa’s defence of the World Cup in France from September. South African media reports said the 31-year-old Kolisi had been advised by one of the two specialists he has consulted to have an operation to fix the problem, which would mean a spell on the sidelines of up to nine months, but was seeking a third opinion.
Top Indian Stars, Including PV Sindhu, Eye Good Show At Asia Championships
Top Indian shuttlers, including double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, will hope to find their rhythm as they begin their campaign in the main draw of the Asia Badminton Championships, in Dubai on Wednesday. The 40th edition of the prestigious continental competition started on Tuesday with the qualifying rounds, while the main draw comprising all the top players will happen only from Wednesday. It will be a tough task for India to return with a medal, considering most of the top players have been struggling with rhythm and form this season.
Next move, SA? Bok star Willie le Roux says goodbye to Japanese club
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has announced his departure from Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
Hasegawa says Japan must be tenacious to compete at Women's World Cup
Japan have room to improve in many areas heading into the Women's World Cup but can make up for their shortcomings by playing with tenacity, midfielder Yui Hasegawa said on Tuesday.
Springboks skipper Kolisi's World Cup in doubt - report
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi could miss his country's Rugby World Cup title defence in France later this year after being advised to have surgery on a knee injury, South Africa's Independent Online has reported.
Rio Ferdinand agrees with James Maddison assessment of Manchester United star
Rio Ferdinand insists Aaron Wan-Bissaka is 'as good as anyone' in defensive situations after the Manchester United right-back kept Kaoru Mitoma quiet in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.