20-minute red cards to be used in Rugby Championship
Governing body Sanzaar said on Tuesday that 20-minute red cards will be among the rules changes for the 2024 Rugby Championship, which starts on Saturday.
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Savea to captain All Blacks with Scott Barrett ruled out of Argentina tests
The All Blacks have confirmed captain Scott Barrett will miss their opening two Rugby Championship tests against Argentina as he recovers from a finger injury and said Ardie Savea will lead the team in his absence.
Italy pursuit team have more to come, says Milan
SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France : Italy's team pursuit speed machine were off the pace as the Olympic track cycling began on Monday but no one is writing off Filippo Ganna's quartet just yet.
German triathletes sprint to finish for Olympic mixed relay gold over U.S.
Laura Lindemann won a thrilling sprint finish to give Germany gold in the Olympic triathlon mixed relay on Monday, outkicking the United States and Britain after highly-fancied France were scuppered by a bike crash on the first of four legs.
Canoeing-Britons overcome breakfast jitters to bring home kayak cross medals
PARIS : A Monday that started with nerves and excitement so great that they could barely eat ended with Olympic medals for Britain's Joe Clarke and Kimberley Woods as the first-ever kayak cross competition reached its climax at the Paris Games.
Springboks boosted by Irish battles, says Leinster's RG Snyman ahead of Rugby Championship
The two Test series against Ireland last month could prove ideal preparation for South Africa's opening two matches in the Rugby Championship against Australia over the next fortnight, Leinster lock RG Snyman said.
Twickenham to be renamed Allianz Stadium in first rebrand since 1907
Twickenham is to be renamed Allianz Stadium from September after the Rugby Football Union signed a long-term deal with the insurance company.
Bangladesh Protests Hit Cricket: How A Major Tournament Can Get Affected
Uncertainty has surrounded Bangladesh's ability to host the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup from October 3-20 due to the ongoing turmoil and subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country in an Air Force jet. With the tournament being less than two months away from starting, speculations have risen over the event being moved to an alternative venue if the unrest continues in Bangladesh. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stated nothing on this front, but have said they are closely monitoring developments in Bangladesh, before deciding their next steps.