World Cup winner delivers safety warning: 'Rugby might not be here in 50 years' time'
Rugby World Cup winner Ben Kay has issued a grim warning for the game as studies into the long-term effects of concussion intensify.
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Rugby-World Cup hosts New Zealand drop skipper Elder from squad
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Wayne Smith has dropped New Zealand's captain, Les Elder, from the Black Ferns squad for their first outings of a season that will climax with the hosting of the women's World Cup.
Badminton-New Zealand pull out of Thomas Cup due to COVID, replaced by US
New Zealand have pulled out of the Thomas Cup after their team for the men's badminton championship was "severely depleted" by positive COVID-19 tests, prompting the sport's global governing body to replace them with the United States.
Sharks lure Maties Varsity Cup star to Durban
The Sharks have announced the signing of promising Maties utility back Nevaldo Fleurs.
Hull KR's key man identified after Lachlan Coote's Challenge Cup absence
Lachlan Coote's concussion is an undoubted blow to Hull KR's hopes in the Challenge Cup semi-final - but not all hope is lost. It certainly makes things more difficult and I'd never suggest otherwise but I don't think it's a big enough reason to say they can't win it.
Why Florida and Colorado are favoured to play for the Stanley Cup
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Stanley Cup playoffs first round betting nuggets - Kings of the road
The NHL postseason begins this week following a regular season where favorites reigned supreme. Favorites were +35.9 units during the regular season, while road favorites were +46.6 units.
Hockey Night in Canada: Stanley Cup playoffs on desktop & app
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