Final rounds of Six Nations to throw up big plotlines
After five weeks and three rounds of games, the 2023 Six Nations has turned the corner towards the final two matches, by which point attention will turn to September and the World Cup in France.
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Women’s tennis tour, WTA, in commercial partnership with CVC
The women’s professional tennis tour launched a commercial enterprise with CVC Capital Partners to increase revenues for the sport, with the investment manager contributing $150 million for a 20% stake in what will be known as WTA Ventures LLC.
All Black Savea suspended for one week after throat-slitting gesture
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea was handed a one-week suspension at a SANZAAR hearing on Tuesday after he directed a throat-slitting gesture at an opponent following a yellow card during a Super Rugby Pacific match last week.
All Blacks star Savea suspended over throat-slitting gesture
Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has been suspended for a week after making a throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent during a fiery clash with the Melbourne Rebels.
Timoney and Frawley drafted into Ireland squad ahead of trip to Scotland
Nick Timoney and Ciarán Frawley have both earned recalls to the Ireland squad for the penultimate round of the Guinness Six Nations against Scotland (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) on Sunday.
Friends in high places: Springboks Mapimpi, Am join Kolisi as Mercedes SA ambassadors
Springbok rugby players Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi were announced as ambassadors for Mercedes-Benz South Africa, joining captain Siya Kolisi as the German automaker's Friends of the brand.
Helen Skelton squirms over Strictly co-star rumours as ex Richie Myler poses with new girlfriend
Helen Skelton was left squirming after her rumoured new romance hit the headlines. The Countryfile host has been linked to Strictly Come Dancing pro Vito Coppola after the pair went head-to-head in the final of the BBC One dance contest in December before hitting the road on the Strictly Live tour.
Plumtree in line for surprise Sharks return: 'He's on our list, but nothing's confirmed'
Former Sharks and Hurricanes coach John Plumtree is reportedly poised to return to Durban as the new Sharks head coach, replacing Sean Everitt, who was let go late last year.