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England's Pollock, 20, named in British and Irish Lions squad
LONDON :Henry Pollock's class and energy were more important than his callow age, Andy Farrell said on Thursday after the 20-year-old England flanker was the standout selection in his 38-man British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.
FIFA picks 8 host cities for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil
Soccer's international governing body has confirmed eight host cities for the 2027 Women's World Cup to be held in Brazil.
England flanker Pollock named in British and Irish Lions squad
LONDON :England rookie Henry Pollock's selection was the highlight of the British & Irish Lions squad announcement on Thursday as the 20-year-old flanker, with just 32 minutes of international rugby under his belt, earned a slot in Andy Farrell's squad.
Fiji winger Raisuqe dies after road accident in France
Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe has died after a road accident in France where he played for Top 14 side Castres, the club said on Thursday.
Indian Women's Football Team To Play Uzbekistan In Two International Friendlies
The Indian senior women's team will play two FIFA international friendly matches against Uzbekistan in the May/June window, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Thursday. The two matches against Uzbekistan will be played on May 30 and June 3 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. The Blue Tigresses, coached by Crispin Chettri, are preparing for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, having begun their camp in Bengaluru on May 1. India have been drawn in Group B, where they are set to face Mongolia (June 23), Timor-Leste (June 29), Iraq (July 2), and hosts Thailand (July 5), in Chiang Mai.
Beckham and Neville lead new consortium in Salford takeover
Salford City have been acquired by a new ownership group led by former England internationals David Beckham and Gary Neville, who were already investors in the club, the League Two (fourth-tier) side said on Thursday.
India skipper Rohit quits tests, to continue in ODIs
NEW DELHI :India captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from test cricket on Wednesday but said he will continue playing One-Day Internationals which have been his strong suit.