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World Rugby chief Beaumont says 'high profile' brings more scrutiny to the sport

World Rugby chief Bill Beaumont said on Friday the sport's "high profile" means it is coming under more scrutiny than ever before, with a series of scandals rocking Europe's elite teams.

Blue Bulls respond after development player allegedly murders TUT girlfriend

The Blue Bulls Rugby Union released a statement on Friday saying they were alerted of allegations of a murder case involving a player who represented their Country Districts team last season.

Ten Hag warns against Greenwood distraction for Man United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag told his players not to be distracted by Mason Greenwood's future on Friday, 24 hours after criminal charges against the 21-year-old forward were dropped.

Nick Kyrgios pleads guilty to assaulting ex-girlfriend

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios on Friday pleaded guilty to assaulting a former girlfriend, but avoided a conviction for what the magistrate called a "single act of stupidity".

Sharks mentor Powell confident of victory against Stormers despite absence of key Bok players

Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell isn't too worried about the seven-week absence of his clutch of Boks, even though the Stormers await at Kings Park on Saturday for a United Rugby Championship clash.

'It is not straightforward': Chelsea can't buy a goal in Fulham stalemate

Chelsea manager Graham Potter pleaded for time to gel his expensive collection of new stars after the Blues were held 0-0 at home by Fulham on Friday.

Worth the weight? Dane Van Niekerk decision hands cricket modern day dilemma

Once upon a time, cricket was seen as a universal game. Not just in its appeal to a global audience but for the fact that individuals of any shape, size, colour, creed or class could play alongside each other.

Ronaldo breaks duck after lucrative Saudi move