Kiwi rugby league bosses support a widespread ban on the shoulder charge, pointing to profound improvements in player safety since it was removed from the New Zealand domestic game. The …

Media organisations have called on world cricket’s governing body to intervene in a dispute over coverage restrictions of the Test series between India and England, saying the row is damaging …

Media organisations have called on world cricket’s governing body to intervene in a dispute over coverage restrictions of the Test series between India and England, saying the row is damaging …

Former world No.1 Rafael Nadal has returned to training at his Mallorca base after nearly five months on the sidelines with a knee injury. “Today was my first training session …

Media organisations have called on world cricket’s governing body to intervene in a dispute over coverage restrictions of the Test series between India and England, saying the row is damaging …

England coach Stuart Lancaster is in line to make at least four changes to his side for this weekend’s one-off international against South Africa at Twickenham. Flankers Thomas Waldrom and …

Racing Metro winger Benjamin Fall has been named in France’s 24-man squad for this weekend’s Test against Samoa in Stade de France. The 23-year-old’s selection follows uncertainty surrounding the fitness …

Retired Springboks player Victor Matfield, once touted the world’s best lock, has been appointed a coach at his former team the Northern Bulls, the club says. The 35-year-old will be …

Sam Allardyce has warned West Ham are in a good position to pull off their first victory at Tottenham in 13 years on Sunday. The Hammers, who were promoted in …

Sam Allardyce has warned West Ham are in a good position to pull off their first victory at Tottenham in 13 years on Sunday. The Hammers, who were promoted in …

Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has told troublesome striker Mario Balotelli that hard work is the only thing that can turn him into one of the world’s leading players. Mancini’s …

Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has told troublesome striker Mario Balotelli that hard work is the only thing that can turn him into one of the world’s leading players. Mancini’s …

Coach Robbie Deans is expected to make at least four changes to the Wallabies’ starting line-up to face Italy in Florence on Saturday (Sunday AEDT). Champion flanker David Pocock, who …

Michael Clarke could make his decision on whether to replace Ben Hilfenhaus with left-armer Mitchell Starc for the second Test against South Africa after training on Wednesday. Incumbent Hilfenhaus is …

Warren Gatland has wasted little time in making his presence felt upon his return as Wales coach, making five changes for this weekend’s clash against world champions New Zealand at …