Gushue downs Chinese rink in preparation for Pan Continental curling semifinal
Canada's Brad Gushue tuned up for the playoffs Thursday by posting a 7-4 victory over China's Xiaoming Xu at the Pan Continental curling championship in Lacombe, Alta.
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England better equipped to face NZ than in summer, says Sinfield
LONDON : England have learned the lessons from two narrow defeats in New Zealand in July and are better placed to turn around their dire home record against the All Blacks when they meet at Twickenham on Saturday, says assistant coach Kevin Sinfield.
Andes crash survivor talk 'inspirational' for Irish squad
The Irish rugby squad were given an "inspirational" speech by Nando Parrado, one of the Uruguayan rugby players who survived the 1972 Andes plane crash portrayed in the movie Alive.
Peter O'Mahony returns for Munster to start v All Blacks XV
Peter O'Mahony will return from a hamstring injury for Munster’s sold-out clash with an All Blacks XV at Thomond Park on Saturday, with Diarmuid Barron captaining the province in their first game since the departure of head coach Graham Rowntree.
Faltering India Brace For Another Spin Trial In Must-Win Third Test
Pushed to a corner like never before, India face their biggest challenge at home when they clash with New Zealand in the must-win third Test as they are left to salvage pride and fight a perception about their diminishing ability to negotiate quality spin attack. India could be treading a thin line between bravado and desperation while going for the jugular on a rank turner in the final game of the series, starting Friday. After losing their first home series in 12 years, India need to win the Wankhede Test to remain in contention for a slot in the World Test Championship final at Lord's in June.
Rónan Kelleher on course to return as Ireland ramp up preparations for All Blacks
Hooker Rónan Kelleher is on course to be fit for Ireland's Test match against New Zealand on Friday week.
Flyer Graham back on the wing for Scotland
Winger Darcy Graham has returned to the Scotland team for his first international since last year’s World Cup after being included for Saturday’s test against Fiji.
Haka is in our DNA, says All Blacks coach
LONDON : New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has defended his team's pre-match haka after England prop Joe Marler stoked up the tension ahead of Saturday's Twickenham clash by saying it was "ridiculous and needs binning".