'Confused' man drowned in canal after falling in the day before his birthday
A man was found in a canal after going missing on the day before his birthday, an inquest has heard.
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Bok duo back as Bulls name 28-man squad for Euro trip
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has announced a 28-man touring squad that will travel to the United Kingdom and France for back-to-back fixtures in the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup.
'Razor' Robertson: breakdancer, surfer, All Blacks' saviour?
Scott Robertson is the New Zealand rugby coach who breakdances after winning titles, surfs to relax and was confirmed on Tuesday as the next boss of the All Blacks.
Madrid to host revamped World Rugby Sevens finale
Madrid's Metropolitano stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday.
Whitelock, Reece injury blows for Crusaders ahead of Brumbies clash
SYDNEY : Reigning champions the Canterbury Crusaders have been hit by injuries to totemic lock Sam Whitelock and prolific winger Sevu Reece ahead of Friday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the unbeaten ACT Brumbies.
New Zealand name Scott Robertson as Ian Foster's successor, will start tenure after 2023 Rugby World Cup
New Zealand have named Crusaders coach Scott Robertson as Ian Foster’s successor and the 48-year-old will take charge of the All Blacks after the Rugby World Cup later this year. Robertson – who missed out on the role to Foster after the 2019 World Cup – has been appointed on a four-year deal. Ad «It's an honour to be named as the next All Blacks head coach,» said Robertson.
Old Swinford Hospital claim double delight thanks to World Cup runner-up Perry
The experience of World Cup runner-up Shaun Perry was a contributing factor to double success for Old Swinford Hospital School at the Continental Tyres Schools Cup and Vase Finals at Twickenham, according to skipper Tom Miller. Claiming the U15 Vase final with a 40-21 win over Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School in the morning, they added the U18 Vase after fighting back to draw 33-33 with Samuel Whitbread Academy but won the game on count back having scored the first try.
Johnson and Woodward inspire Oakham to Continental Tyres Schools Cup triumph
World Cup winning duo Martin Johnson and Sir Clive Woodward inspired Oakham School to their first Continental Tyres Schools Cup victory in 20 years at Twickenham. Oakham's last title came all the way back in 2003, a year both Johnson and Woodward remember for completely different reasons, but after a rousing speech from England's World Cup winning captain and coach, the drought was ended, defeating Trinity School, Croydon 31-24 in a classic.