Jason Robinson and Apollo Perelini lead the tributes for Va’aiga Tuigamala after shock passing
Players and fans have paid tribute to former Wigan player Va’aiga ‘Inga’ Tuigamala, who has died at the age of 52.
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La guerra impacta de lleno en el deporte mundial
El conflicto entre Ucrania y Rusia está conmoviendo al mundo. La invasión rusa al país ucraniano ha desencadenado toda una serie de consecuencias a nivel internacional, más allá de la política. Y es que este suceso está teniendo una gran repercusión en el mundo del deporte. Mientras que en el plano nacional, la liga ucraniana de fútbol, que se iba a reanudar este viernes tras el parón invernal este viernes,, la UEFA ha empezado a tomar cartas en el asunto. El máximo organismo del fútbol europeo, además condena la invasión militar de Rusia en Ucrania, ha anunciado que se reunirá de forma extraordinaria para decidir, entre otras cosas,, tal y como estaba previsto. Según han informado la agencia AP y el diario británico The Times, la UEFA estaría estudiando prescindir del estadio del Zenit de San Petersburgo como sede y trasladar la final de la Liga de Campeones a otro país.
Curwin Bosch back to marshall Sharks’ backline in must-win URC game against Treviso
Durban — Sharks coach Sean Everitt has turned to Curwin Bosch to marshall the troops in the Sharks’ must-win match against Benetton in Treviso on Saturday in what completes a remarkable comeback for the flyhalf.
Could the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime show work in Mzansi?
Johannesburg — While the NFL halftime show during the Super Bowl over the weekend was a roaring success, it’s worth pondering whether a spectacle like that would work in a South African sporting context.
Danty returns for France, Scotland make three changes
Jonathan Danty returns to the France side for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations showdown with Scotland at BT Murrayfield.
Former Wigan Warriors and All Blacks star Vaiga Tuigamala dies aged 52
Former dual-code rugby star Vaiga Tuigamala, who played for Wigan has died, aged 52.
Jordan Hendrikse makes welcome return as Lions prepare to face Leinster on Friday
Johannesburg — Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse makes a welcome return to the Emirates Lions starting XV, with coach Ivan van Rooyen inserting a handful of new, youthful faces into a matchday 23 which will face Leinster on Friday (kick-off 9.30pm) in what will be an extremely testing United Rugby Championship clash.
Va'aiga Tuigamala: Wigan and Newcastle dual code All Black dies at age of 52
Ex-Wigan Warriors and Newcastle Falcons dual-code international Va'aiga Tuigamala has died at the age of 52.