Without Crowley, Munster look a diminished beast
Munster will be offered little in the way of an easy introduction to the new URC campaign when Glasgow Warriors provide the opposition in their 2026-27 opener at Thomond Park on Saturday evening.
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Gordon's goal continues debate over England's footballing identity
LONDON, Sept 26 : England winger Anthony Gordon's exhilarating counter-attacking goal against Spain on Saturday may have provided strong evidence for his argument that the home side should embrace their own strengths rather than try to imitate the world champions.
Late try gives England win over New Zealand, extends unbeaten run to 41
LONDON, Sept 26 : England's women's rugby team got back to winning ways with a 26-19 victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, extending the Red Roses' unbeaten run to 41 tests a week after Canada ended their 39-match winning streak with a draw.
Man City chairman rallies fans after reports club found guilty of 114 charges
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 26 : Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club remained confident of proving their innocence, a day after media reports that City had been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules in the long-running case.
Liverpool bring back Ward as sporting director
Sept 26 : Liverpool have appointed Fenway Sports Group (FSG) technical director Julian Ward as their sporting director, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
Games-Organiser says sorry for logistical headaches at Asian Games
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept 26 : The chief organiser of the Asian Games apologised on Saturday for the logistical headaches plaguing the event, saying a late influx of athletes and officials had made it difficult to extend smooth service.
Zidane puts early stamp on France off the pitch before winning start
PARIS, Sept 25 : Zinedine Zidane's first week in charge of France ended with a 1-0 Nations League win away to Turkey on Friday thanks to a second-half goal from Kylian Mbappe, but the clearest signs of change came before the match rather than during it.
Russell wary of Antonelli threat despite dominant Baku pole
BAKU, Sept 25 : George Russell refused to rule out Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli as a threat to his victory hopes in Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite the Briton starting from pole and the championship leader 16th after a costly qualifying crash.