Dubai Rugby Sevens 2023: Tickets, fixtures, entertainment and which teams are playing
The Emirates Dubai Sevens is back this weekend and will be bigger and better than ever thanks to an extended programme of events.
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'It's been awesome' - New signing Alex Nankivell already a hit with Munster fans
It was around 10 or 15 minutes after full-time in Munster's win against the Stormers at Thomond Park a couple of weeks ago, and there were just a few stragglers left hanging around the ground.
NZ Skipper Tim Southee Completes 2,000 Test Runs, Joins Daniel Vettori, Richard Hadlee In Elite Company
New Zealand Test skipper and pacer Tim Southee completed 2,000 Test runs on Wednesday and joined legendary all-rounders Richard Hadlee and Daniel Vettori in an elite company. Southee reached the milestone during the first Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Sylhet. In Kiwis' first innings, he scored 35 runs off 62 balls. His knock consisted of three boundaries. Southee has played 95 Tests, scoring 2,011 runs at an average of 16.21, with six half-centuries in 135 innings. His best score is 77*. The Kiwi veteran joined Hadlee and Vettori to become the third player from his country to have 2,000-plus Test runs and 300-plus wickets. Hadlee represented the Kiwis in 86 Tests, taking 431 wickets and also scoring 3,124 runs at an average of 27.16, with two centuries and 15 fifties.
Hayes arrival perfect timing for Paris 2024, says US striker Rodman
United States forward Trinity Rodman said their early exit at the World Cup was a turning point for the squad and the arrival of Emma Hayes as their new manager comes at the perfect time with the Paris Olympics just around the corner.
Women's soccer falls short in medical support and pay, World Cup survey shows
Women's soccer is falling short in key areas including medical support and pay, according to a survey of players involved in this year's Women's World Cup.
37th America’s Cup yacht races start in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The 37th America’s Cup yacht race started in Jeddah for the first time on Wednesday with the participation of six teams. The second preliminary sailboat race continues until Dec. 2 at the Jeddah Yacht Club, under the organization of the Saudi Sailing Federation and in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, a media statement said. In this first-of-its-kind round outside Spain, the teams will compete to reach the podium and win the qualification round for the final, which will feature only two teams. American Magic team won the round in Vilanova, northern Spain, in September with a slight lead over the other teams. Samia Baghdadi, CEO of the SSF, said: “This comes as a continuation of a series of major sporting events hosted by the Kingdom during the past period, confirming its status as the preferred destination for sports and athletes from all over the world.
1st Test: New Zealand Trail Bangladesh Despite Kane Williamson Ton
Kane Williamson struck a defiant century Wednesday but was unable to put New Zealand in control in the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. The visitors reached 266-8 at stumps on the second day, still trailing Bangladesh by 44 runs in the first innings. Williamson hit 104 off 205 balls in his 29th Test century with 11 fours, before Taijul Islam broke through his defence to bowl out the right-hander. "I mean, you just see all around the world, he's amazing and how he sort of works out different attacks, different sort of ways people are trying to get him out, different surfaces," New Zealand coach Luke Ronchi said in praise of Williamson. "So to be able to do it the way he does and the calmness he shows in situations is awesome," Ronchi added. "He's done it a lot, but a lot of our young guys can see how he does it."
Skippers expect intense racing in Jeddah at 37th America’s Cup
JEDDAH: Skippers of participating teams at the second preliminary regatta of the 37th America’s Cup praised the warm welcome they have received from Saudi Arabia since their arrival and assured that the country is capable of hosting such a race with its facilities and infrastructure.