James Lowe linked with move to Japan after announcing departure from Leinster
After nine seasons, former New Zealand winger James Lowe has announced he will be leaving Leinster.
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Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row. The US has presented a number of bureaucratic hurdles for Iran at the global football spectacle, including refusing to issue visas for some of its support staff, as the two countries remain at war after the US and Israel attacked the country in late February. “With less than three days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup...
Rugby league-Former NRL player Evans comes out as gay
SYDNEY, June 9 : Former Fiji international rugby league prop Kane Evans has become only the second man to have played in the National Rugby League (NRL) to publicly come out as gay, three decades after the first.
Djed Spence reveals he will have to play whole World Cup in protective mask
England full-back Djed Spence has revealed he will play the entire World Cup in a mask as his broken jaw sustained in a “crazy challenge” will take three months to heal.
Stokes facing uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident ‘with rugby player’
LONDON: Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Both Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaking team rules in the early hours of Monday morning following England’s win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. It is the latest controversy concerning the England team following a tour of Australia where the side faced allegations of a drinking culture during a 4-1 Ashes series loss concluded in January. If Stokes is stripped of the captaincy, white-ball skipper Harry Brook could lead England for next week’s second Test across London at the Oval. This would represent a remarkable reversal for Brook, who was fined and censured for late-night drinking and clashing with a nightclub bouncer before captaining England in a one-day international in Wellington in October. “The ECB is currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first Men’s Test against New Zealand,” the governing body said in a statement issued Monday. “Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place. “We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course.” Britain’s Daily Telegraph reported players from Saracens, who compete in English rugby union’s top-flight Prem league, were also present at the venue for the London club’s end-of-season party. Saracens subsequently issued a statement confirming one their academy players was involved in an incident in
Stokes, Atkinson under investigation over nightclub incident, says ECB
June 8 : England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are under investigation following a nightclub incident, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday.
McCullum hopeful of Archer return but says call depends on conditions
June 8 : England head coach Brendon McCullum said he hopes fast bowler Jofra Archer will be available for the second test against New Zealand at The Oval, but stressed that selection will depend on conditions.
Tuchel says Bellingham must fight for starting spot at World Cup
June 8 : England manager Thomas Tuchel said Jude Bellingham faces stiff competition to secure a starting place at the World Cup, describing the Real Madrid midfielder as one of several contenders in a deep squad ahead of the tournament.