Referees named for Ireland's World Cup pool matches
The referees have been selected for Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool games with New Zealander Ben O'Keefe taking charge of the pivotal game against reigning champions South Africa on 23 September.
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Marco Riccioni and Stephen Varney named in Italy squad
Prop Marco Riccioni and scrum-half Stephen Varney are both included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's Rugby World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game.
Italy World Cup squad includes Capuozzo, Riccioni, Varney
Prop Marco Riccioni and scrum-half Stephen Varney are both included in Italy's 33-man squad named on Tuesday for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game.
Manchester United are doing the same thing again in the transfer window
A galling away defeat in the second weekend of the season, cue movement for a midfielder. That was just Manchester United last August.
BWF World Championships: Kidambi Srikanth Bows Out In 1st round
Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth disappoints with his early exit in the first round of the ongoing Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships after being outplayed by Kenta Nishimoto in Copenhagen, Denmark on Monday. Nishimoto defeated him in straight games by 21-14, 21-14 to advance to the second round. Earlier in the day, Lakshya Sen and Prannoy HS cruised into round two of the BWF World Championships. First, it was the Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya who took on Mauritius's Julien Paul. Sen was absolutely dominant, beating his opponent in just 24 minutes by 21-12, 21-7.
Football rumours: Manchester United consider move for Marco Verratti
Manchester United are interested in Paris St Germain’s Marco Verratti to bolster the Devils’ midfield, the Mirror reports. Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli are also reported to be interested in the 30-year-old alongside a number of European clubs.
Coetzee picks 39-year-old lock in Namibia Rugby World Cup squad
Namibia, beaten in all 22 matches they played at six previous Rugby World Cups, named 39-year-old lock PJ van Lill among 31 players on Monday for the 2023 tournament in France.
Kent Cricket League Premier Division title race set to go to the wire as leaders Lordswood, Bexley and Tunbridge Wells all win; Sandwich Town and Holmesdale also victorious
It remains all to play for in the Kent League Premier Division title race with two league matches to go this season.