Ex-Leinster centre Conor O'Brien forced to retire due to hamstring injury
Former Leinster centre Conor O'Brien has been forced to retire from rugby due to injury.
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Zoe Aldcroft hopes Red Roses can replicate Lionesses success with World Cup win
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat World Player of the Year Zoe Aldcroft reckons the Red Roses can replicate the success of England's Lionesses and cap a stunning year of women’s sport with a memorable World Cup triumph. Ad After the support seen across the country during England's historic Euro 2022 victory, the Scarborough-born second row is confident the nation's women's rugby stars will feel just as much love when they venture to New Zealand to contest the sport's ultimate prize.
Lydia Thompson ready to fight for Red Roses World Cup spot
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Lydia Thompson admits she's got a scrap on her hands if she wants to secure a seat on England's star-studded World Cup plane. Ad Stourbridge star Thompson, 30, forms part of a red-hot roster of wingers at boss Simon Middleton's disposal bidding to boost their hopes of booking their ticket to New Zealand in next month’s warm-up clashes against USA and Wales. RugbyZoe Aldcroft hopes Red Roses can replicate Lionesses success with World Cup win38 MINUTES AGO And despite being named in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations team of the Championship, Thompson knows Middleton has some difficult decisions to make given the quality her teammates are showing in their pre-season camp.
Sarah Hunter gunning for revenge when Red Roses set sail to New Zealand
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat SARAH Hunter says the prolonged pain of England's 2017 World Cup final defeat is fuelling her quest for a revenge mission in New Zealand this autumn. Ad The North Shields-born star skippered the Red Roses when they were beaten by the Black Ferns in the final five years ago, having also been a part of the side that were crowned champions in France three years earlier.
Conte backs 'son-in-law' Son to end goal drought
Tottenham Hotspur manager boss Antonio Conte has said he would be happy for Son Heung-min to marry his daughter as he defended the struggling South Korea forward.
Australia crowned World Rugby Sevens Series champions in Los Angeles
Australia claimed their maiden men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title by clinching bronze in the series finale in Los Angeles.
Ian Foster: New Zealand coach under mounting pressure after Argentina defeat
Less than two weeks after a ringing endorsement from New Zealand Rugby, All Blacks coach Ian Foster is under renewed pressure following a third successive home loss.
Australia players steer clear of Nic White controversy ahead of South Africa rematch
Australia players refused to weigh into the controversy swirling around team-mate Nic White after the scrum-half was accused of milking a yellow card in their Rugby Championship win over South Africa.