Today's rugby headlines as Dan Biggar 'gutted' mother won't see him captain Wales and Eddie Jones embarrasses himself
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Thursday, January 27.
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Inside Cesar Azpilicueta's Chelsea contract stand-off as familiar story rings true
Chelsea's long-standing contract policy for over 30s is threatening to undermine their bid to hang on to Cesar Azpilicueta.
QPR’s stance on Derby and Swansea deals clarified as deadline approaches
QPR have shifted their attention from Derby County captain Tom Lawrence to Swansea City playmaker Jamie Paterson after talks stalled with the Rams, according to West London Sport.
Dylan Alcott stunned by Sam Schroder in Australian Open farewell match as Dutchman wins quad singles wheelchair title
Sam Schroder pulls off a stunning upset by beating Dylan Alcott 7-5 6-0 to win the quad wheelchair singles final inside Rod Laver Arena. The 31-year-old was bidding to make it eight Australian Open titles in the final match of his career on his swansong, but instead Schroder was able to wrap up an emphatic straight sets victory. Ad/> For Schroder, who won his first major at the 2020 US Open by defeating Alcott, it is his first Australian Open singles title.
Newcastle transfer rumours: Muller emerges as shock Toon target
All the latest Newcastle transfer news, rumours and gossip, as new manager Eddie Howe looks to improve his squad in the January transfer window... Who is the latest players linked with move?
Rangers reaction: Alex Lowry a star in the making as Scott Arfield makes new contract pitch
The key points from Ibrox as Scott Arfield strikes late to maintain the champions four-point lead over Celtic in the title race.
England’s promising start slips as Meg Lanning piles on 93 for Australia
England saw a promising start slip through their fingers on the first day of the only Test of the women’s Ashes, with Meg Lanning’s 93 shifting the momentum towards Australia in Canberra.
Women's Ashes: Dropped catches hurt England as Australia take control of Test in Canberra
Missed chances hurt England as Australia took control of the crucial Ashes Test on day one in Canberra.