Italy humiliated by North Macedonia to miss second successive World Cup
Italy will miss their second World Cup in a row after slumping to a shock 1-0 play-off semi-final defeat to North Macedonia on Thursday.
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Bulls assistant Winter expects touring sides to get better with Six Nations completed
Bulls assistant coach Russell Winter said the return of the international players will make their lives tougher in the United Rugby Championship.
Osaka advances in Miami as Kerber downed
Naomi Osaka's impressive return to form continued on Thursday after she took just an hour to dispatch 13th-seeded German Angelique Kerber in straight sets and head into the third round of the Miami Open.
Saudi bid for Chelsea fails to make shortlist: reports
The Saudi Media Group bid to buy Chelsea has failed to make the final shortlist, according to British media reports on Thursday.
World Rugby sees $500 mln USA bids as 'essential' for growth
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin sees a $500 million plan for the United States to host the 2031 men's and 2033 women's World Cups as essential for growing the sport globally.
Proteas skipper left head-scratching after inexplicable ODI series capitulation against the Tigers
Proteas ODI captain Temba Bavuma said he was still scratching his head as to why their ODI series capitulation against Bangladesh was meek.
Proteas aware of 'struggling' No 3 batting role': 'Dane left a hole within the team'
Proteas all-rounder Marizanne Kapp admits the demanding number three position in the batting order has been a concern as they reach the business end of the Women's World Cup.
Jones is 'right guy' for England despite Six Nations flop, say rugby chiefs
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney gave strong backing to England's under-fire coach Eddie Jones on Thursday despite another disappointing showing from his side in the Six Nations.