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England boss fears new directive risks rugby turning into Aussie rules
A new law directive designed to create fairer aerial contests is in danger of turning rugby union into Australian rules football, according to England coach Steve Borthwick.
England captain Kane axed for Greece clash after blast at absentee stars
England captain Harry Kane was left out of the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece just 24 hours after his remarkable blast at the team's absentee stars.
Borthwick adamant England focus still sharp as Springboks await
England coach Steve Borthwick insists talk about his own position is no distraction as he bids to end the team's losing run against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Martin calls on rival Bagnaia for advice ahead of MotoGP title showdown
Championship leader Jorge Martin suggested on Thursday that his nearest rival and close friend Francesco Bagnaia should give him some advice on how to close out his first title at this weekend's Grand Prix of Barcelona.
Philadelphia completes lineup for Johnson's Grand Slam meets
Grand Slam Track, the upstart athletics series founded by four-time Olympic champion sprinter Michael Johnson, announced Philadelphia's Franklin Field as the final venue for its debut 2025 season on Thursday.
Italy wing Capuozzo to miss Georgia game with concussion
Italy wing Ange Capuozzo has been ruled out of this weekend's rugby union Test against Georgia in Genoa with concussion, the Italian rugby federation (FIR) announced Thursday.
Son hits 50th South Korea goal in World Cup win, Australia-Saudi stalemate
Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to move South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as Australia and Saudi Arabia cancelled each other out.
Japan into BJK Cup quarter-finals for first time in 11 years
Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi took Japan into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 on Thursday with a stunning comeback win over Romania.
MLB Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees facility in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 season at the New York Yankees pre-season training facility in nearby Tampa, the Major League Baseball club announced on Thursday.
McIlroy shares Dubai lead with Ballesteros mark in sight
Rory McIlroy claimed a share of the first-round lead at the World Tour Championship in Dubai on Thursday as he closed in on equalling Seve Ballesteros' mark of six European Tour Order of Merit crowns.
Son hits 50th South Korea goal in win, Australia-Saudi stalemate
Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to put South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as Australia and Saudi Arabia cancelled each other out.
Scotland must emulate Croatia's 'conveyor belt of talent': Clarke
Steve Clarke believes Scotland can emulate Croatia's eye-catching success at major tournaments but must radically rethink their approach to developing talented young players.
Robinson edges Benazzi to succeed Beaumont as head of World Rugby
Australia's Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere after edging French rival Abdelatif Benazzi in a vote on Thursday.
Fritz beats De Minaur to eye ATP Finals last four, Sinner through
Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex De Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
Doris expecting a 'proper test' against Argentina
Ireland rugby captain Caelan Doris says Argentina have "gone up to another level" under head coach Felipe Contepomi and will be "a proper test" in Friday's match at Lansdowne Road.
Springboks boss Erasmus expects England to 'play for Borthwick'
South Africa supremo Rassie Erasmus expects the world champions to face an England team determined to ease the pressure on beleaguered coach Steve Borthwick at Twickenham on Saturday.
Before Leicester, Ranieri's brush with glory with his beloved Roma
Claudio Ranieri won the hearts of the football world when he took Leicester City to the 2016 Premier League title, but six years earlier he came within touching distance of an even more romantic achievement -- a league title with his boyhood team Roma.
Australian Robinson edges Benazzi to head World Rugby
Australia's Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere after edging French rival Abdelatif Benazzi in a vote on Thursday.
US ski star Lindsey Vonn, 40, to attempt competitive return
Former Olympic and world champion Lindsey Vonn said Thursday she will rejoin the US ski team aged 40 in a bid to return to competitive skiing five years after retiring.
Ranieri comes out of retirement to lead hometown club Roma
Claudio Ranieri took charge of his hometown team Roma on Thursday, coming out of retirement to become the Serie A club's third coach of a troubled season.
England recall Steward and Van Poortvliet for South Africa Test
England have recalled Freddie Steward at full-back and selected scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet as they look to revive their November campaign against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Australian Brett Robinson graduates to rugby's top post
New World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson faces a host of challenges but the matter of player welfare should be well within the scope of a man who once stated that people's well-being was a priority.
Springboks make 12 changes to team for England clash
World champions South Africa have made a mammoth 12 changes to their starting side for Saturday's match against England at Twickenham.
All Blacks fly-half Barrett returns from concussion against France
Fly-half Beauden Barrett comes into the All Blacks team to play France this weekend having overcome concussion, New Zealand Rugby announced on Thursday.
UEFA launches investigation into Premier League referee Coote
UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Premier League referee David Coote after a video emerged of him allegedly snorting a white powder during Euro 2024.
Monaco Formula One GP extended until 2031
Monaco has agreed a six-year contract extension to host the Formula One Grand Prix until 2031, organisers announced on Thursday.
Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
'In-form leader' Fickou starts for France against New Zealand
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday Gael Fickou was "a leader" as the experienced centre was named among four changes for this weekend's November international with New Zealand.
Japan expect tough Indonesia test with World Cup spot in reach
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born players when the two sides clash in World Cup qualifying in Jakarta.
Fickou starts for France against New Zealand
Experienced centre Gael Fickou is among four changes named by France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday for this weekend’s November international with New Zealand.
New Zealand coach hails 'amazing' Chris Wood after fine Forest form
Chris Wood's prolific goal-scoring for Nottingham Forest is unprecedented for New Zealand football and may never be repeated, the country's coach said Thursday.
Wembanyama hits another milestone with 50-point game for Spurs
Victor Wembanyama became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game when the 20-year-old Frenchman led the San Antonio Spurs to a 139-130 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.