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.
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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.
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.
Rory Best: Tom Stewart has a shot at Ireland World Cup slot
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell names his 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Sunday and it's a panel likely to be short on surprises, with most pundits of the view that only two or three slots remain genuinely up for grabs.
Ala'alatoa, Sopoaga in Samoa squad to face Ireland
Ireland will face a host of familiar faces when they take on Samoa with Leinster's Michael Ala'alatoa, former Ulster player Christian Leali'ifano and ex-All Blacks out-half Lima Sopoaga all included in the squad.
Sean Dyche declares that his Toffees aren't 'thick'
Everton manager Sean Dyche insists his players are not "thick" and understand the deficiencies which saw them embarrassed at Aston Villa last weekend.