Ticket demand sees FIFA move Ireland's World Cup opener
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup opener against Australia in July looks has been moved to the 82,500-capacity Accor Stadium in Sydney due to the high level of demand for tickets.
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20-point boost: How SA's 2-0 lead v England boosts Cricket World Cup chances
Sri Lankan cricket fans must have watched on with bated breath when South Africa first pulled Friday's first ODI against England out of the fire, before slumping into their chairs when the Proteas surgically reeled in their third highest successful ODI chase in the second game on Sunday.
Real Madrid favourites to keep up Europe’s dominance
RABAT : Real Madrid are favourites for a record-extending fifth success at the Club World Cup, and in the process keeping up European dominance over South America in the annual tournament, which kicks off in Morocco on Wednesday.
Former All Black Campbell Johnstone comes out as gay
Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying on a television programme that he had been "living a lie" and leading "a double life" before acknowledging his sexuality. Johnstone, who played three Tests in 2005, had already told his family and close friends before publicly coming out on New Zealand current affairs programme Seven Sharp. "If I can be the first All Black that comes out as gay and take away the pressure and stigma surrounding the issue it can actually help other people," Johnstone said. "If I open up that door and magically make that closet disappear, then we're going to help a lot of people." Johnstone made his debut against Fiji and played two Tests against the British and Irish Lions. He also made 62 appearances for Canterbury and 38 for the Crusaders. New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson, who is also a former team-mate, said in a statement Johnstone's "strength and visibility will pave the way for others in our game".
Former NZ prop Johnstone becomes first All Black to come out as gay
Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying on a television programme on Monday he had been "living a lie" and leading "a double life" before acknowledging his sexuality.
Former All Black Campbell Johnstone comes out publicly as gay
Former All Black player Campbell Johnstone publicly came out as gay on New Zealand television on Monday in a first for the national rugby team.
Tadhg Furlong: Warren Gatland will bring out the best in Wales
Tadhg Furlong says he's expecting to face a very different Wales when Ireland travel to Cardiff for the opening game of their Guinness Six Nations campaign on Saturday.
India's Pandya slams 'shocker of a wicket' after win against NZ
NEW DELHI : India's stand-in captain Hardik Pandya has criticized the pitches used for the first two T20 Internationals against New Zealand and hopes a better surface will be rolled out for Wednesday's decider in Ahmedabad.