Better tackle technique will reduce head impacts in grassroots rugby – study
The majority of high-force head impacts in community rugby occur as a result of poor tackle technique or at the breakdown, a study has found.
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Ireland sides learn Olympic qualifying opposition
Ireland's path to the Olympic Games has become clearer after the draw was made for the men’s and women’s qualifying tournaments in Spain in January.
Cane receives two-match ban for World Cup final red card
New Zealand captain Sam Cane has been suspended for an effective two matches following his red card against South Africa in the All Blacks' 12-11 World Cup final loss in Paris, World Rugby confirmed on Monday.
Kolisi sends gratitude to fans after Bok trophy tour: 'Thank you, South Africa. We love you'
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has thanked the team's loyal fans for the support during their four-day World Cup trophy tour.
New Zealand skipper Sam Cane receives two-match ban for World Cup final red card
New Zealand captain Sam Cane has been suspended for an effective two matches following his red card against South Africa in the All Blacks' 12-11 World Cup final loss in Paris, World Rugby confirmed today.
Melbourne Cup preview: Willie Mullins hoping to join the Irish contingent of winners
After 20 years of trying, Willie Mullins will hope to join the Irish contingent of Melbourne Cup-winning trainers when favourite Vauban runs in the €4.8 million handicap at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.
Horse racing-Mullins eyes Melbourne Cup breakthrough with Vauban
MELBOURNE : After 20 years of trying, Willie Mullins will hope to join the Irish contingent of Melbourne Cup-winning trainers when favourite Vauban runs in the A$8 million ($5.2 million) handicap at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.
"Protein Ki Kami Nahi...": Virender Sehwag Finds Another Reason To Blast Pakistan Team
One of the finest opening batters of his time, Virender Sehwag, was full of praise for Pakistan star Fakhar Zaman as he single-handedly kept the team's World Cup semi-finals hunt alive on Saturday. Fakhar's century helped Pakistan beat New Zealand in a rain-marred encounter, and Sehwag found it tough to wrap his head around the idea that the Pakistan team had decided to bench the opening batter for the most of the 2023 campaign. Seeing Fakhar smash Kiwi bowlers all around the park, Sehwag slammed the Pakistan team for the decision.