Samoan coach braces his team for clash with 'Leinster on steroids'
Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua is preparing to face "Leinster on steroids" ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash with Ireland in Bayonne.
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Borja Iglesias refuses to play for Spain in protest over Luis Rubiales
Spain striker Borja Iglesias has quit the national team after federation president Luis Rubiales refused to resign following his unsolicited kiss on the lips of Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup.
Graham forced out of Scotland's final World Cup warm-up v Georgia
Kyle Steyn will replace injured wing Darcy Graham in the Scotland team to play Georgia in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Combative Luis Rubiales refuses to resign
A defiant Luis Rubiales has said he will not resign as president of the Spanish football federation despite facing widespread criticism and disciplinary proceedings over his behaviour at last Sunday's Women’s World Cup final.
Sprinter Anthonique Strachan shocked by messing mascot at World Championships
Bahamian sprinter Anthonique Strachan was good-natured after getting quite a scare from the event's mascot, Youhuu, moments after her 200m semi-final at the World Championships. Strachan had just sat down on a couch in the Q room, where non-automatic qualifiers can wait to see if they have advanced on Thursday when Youhuu, a mascot version of a native Hungarian racka sheep known for its huge, spiral horns, poked its head out from behind the sofa. The 30-year-old leapt from her seat in fright in a humorous moment captured on the live broadcast.
Henderson: Ireland will park squad nerves for Samoa meeting
Iain Henderson believes he and his team-mates will be able to park any performance anxiety against Samoa tomorrow, in what will be Ireland's final game before the Rugby World Cup squad is confirmed.
Saudi tennis chief plans sport’s growth in Kingdom, praises Ons Jabeur’s impact
When Saudi Tennis Federation president Arij Almutabagani attended the iconic Wimbledon Championships in 2022, her sojourn to southwest London was quiet and uneventful. Fast forward 12 months and it was a different story.
Jurgen Klopp rubbishes speculation on Mohamed Salah Saudi move
Jurgen Klopp dismissed fresh speculation linking Mohamed Salah with a move to Saudi Arabia, insisting the Egyptian forward is "essential" at Liverpool.