Townsend to take Scotland to next Rugby World Cup
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension which will take him up to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, the Scottish Rugby Union said on Wednesday.
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College Football Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 1? - ESPN
The thing about first impressions is you can't take them back. Some are underwhelming, like Arch Manning's at Ohio State or Nico Iamaleava's at UCLA. Some could be a harbinger for big things ahead, like Florida State steamrolling Alabama following a 2-10 season in 2024, or LSU finally winning an opener under Brian Kelly against the toughest Week 1 competition it has faced. Jackson Arnold had a tough first go-around at Oklahoma, but his first impression with Auburn left Tigers fans tickled.
All Blacks turn to 'Professor' Smith as Springboks showdown looms
New Zealand are drawing on "gold nuggets" of wisdom from coaching guru Wayne Smith as they prepare for Saturday's heavyweight Rugby Championship clash against world champions South Africa at Eden Park.
Taiwan's Lin will not compete in world championships
TAIPEI :Taiwan's Lin Yu-Ting, one of two boxers at the centre of a gender dispute at last year's Paris Olympics, will not compete at the upcoming world championships in Liverpool, World Boxing confirmed on Tuesday.
Taiwan's Lin to not compete in world championships, source says
TAIPEI :Lin Yu-Ting, one of two boxers at the centre of a gender dispute at last year's Paris Olympics, will not compete at the upcoming world championships in Liverpool, an official at the Taiwan boxing association, who preferred not to be named, confirmed on Tuesday.
Jorgensen happy to take on Wallabies fullback role, if asked
SYDNEY :Max Jorgensen has made a stunning start to his test career on the wing but is confident he could do a job at fullback if required when the Wallabies take on Argentina in the Rugby Championship this weekend.
Past success counts for nothing against New Zealand, says Springboks' Kolbe
South Africa are on a four-game winning streak against old foes New Zealand but face the daunting challenge of a Rugby Championship fixture in Auckland on Saturday, which wing Cheslin Kolbe admits is a test of their indifferent form this season.
England's Overton out of Ashes after taking indefinite break from tests
LONDON :England fast bowler Jamie Overton has decided to take an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, effectively ruling himself out of the Ashes series in Australia later this year.