'Razor' Robertson: breakdancer, surfer, All Blacks' saviour?
Scott Robertson is the New Zealand rugby coach who breakdances after winning titles, surfs to relax and was confirmed on Tuesday as the next boss of the All Blacks.
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Doping-New Zealand Olympic runner slapped with eight-year ban
New Zealand middle- and long-distance runner Zane Robertson, who competed at the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, has been banned for eight years for doping and interfering with the testing process, the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand said on Wednesday.
Switzerland leave it late to remain unbeaten in World Curling Championships with win over Canada
Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2023 World Women's Curling Championship as they claimed their sixth win in four days. Silvana Tirinzoni's team were made to work for their latest win, tied at 6-6 heading into the final end, before holding their nerve to deliver a 7-6 win over joint-second placed Canada to continue as the only unbeaten team in the competition. Ad The victory ended a three-match win streak for Canada, who came closest to defeating the Swiss side at this World Championships.
100-cap Banyana veteran Nyandeni wins football writers' player of the year award
Banyana Banyana veteran Nompumelelo 'Mpumi' Nyandeni was named the 2022 South African Football Journalists' Association (Safja) women's footballer of the year on Tuesday.
New Zealand name Scott Robertson as Ian Foster's successor, will start tenure after 2023 Rugby World Cup
New Zealand have named Crusaders coach Scott Robertson as Ian Foster’s successor and the 48-year-old will take charge of the All Blacks after the Rugby World Cup later this year. Robertson – who missed out on the role to Foster after the 2019 World Cup – has been appointed on a four-year deal. Ad «It's an honour to be named as the next All Blacks head coach,» said Robertson.
Watch: Shikhar 'Singham' Dhawan Fights Goons In Never Seen Before Avatar
Shikhar Dhawan uploaded a reel on social media on Monday in which he could be seen playing the role of a police personnel. "Aali Re Aali! Aata Tujhi Baari Aali! Coming Soon For Something New," the southpaw captioned the post. The short clip had Dhawan dressed up in police uniform. In the video he fights the goons with the song 'Singham' running in background. In the latter part of the reel, the goons could be seen surrendering themselves in front of the India batter.
Unbeaten Switzerland halts Canada's 3-game win streak at women's curling worlds
Three-time defending champion Switzerland remained undefeated at the women's world curling championship with a 7-6 win over Canada in Tuesday's afternoon draw in Sandviken, Sweden.
Hansen says favourites Ireland must avoid being World Cup 'chokers'
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has warned Ireland they must cope with the pressure of being favourites at the Rugby World Cup to avoid being "chokers" when the tournament kicks off this September.