The head of world rugby on Thursday vowed a “strict application” of the rules on releasing players for international duty, amid claims that three Fijians were barred by their clubs …
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Roger Federer has vowed to investigate the ATP’s controversial decision to reject an offer to increase prize money at the Indian Wells tournament. The issue of prize money has been …
Continue reading Federer vows to probe ATP prize moneyJamie Roberts has insisted he wants to continue his Wales career despite potentially jeopardising his Test prospects by announcing he will be leaving Cardiff Blues for an as yet unnamed …
Continue reading Roberts wants Wales caps despite club moveJohn Mitchell will meet with management at South Africa’s Lions rugby team on Friday in a bid to return as coach of the relegated Super Rugby outfit after his representatives …
Continue reading Mitchell clear to return to Super LionsLeaders Manchester United will be hoping to maintain their momentum this weekend at Aston Villa by staying ahead of Chelsea and Manchester City at the top of the English Premier …
Continue reading United out to maintain momentum at VillaSouth Africa-born Richardt Strauss is set to make his Ireland debut against the Springboks in Dublin on Saturday after being given a place in coach Declan Kidney’s injury-hit starting XV. …
Continue reading Strauss to make Ireland debut against BoksItaly coach Jacques Brunel insisted he was not thinking about the formidable challenges of New Zealand and Australia as he named his team on Thursday for the first of three …
Continue reading Italy thinking about Tonga, not Aus and NZWarriors centre Jerome Ropati admits to uncertainty as he makes his comeback from a second serious knee injury. Ropati says his rehabilitation from the injury that ended his NRL season …
Continue reading Warriors’ Ropati admits to injury doubtsRoger Federer clinched a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Tour Finals on Thursday as the defending champion ground out a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) win over Spain’s David Ferrer …
Continue reading Federer downs Ferrer to reach ATP semisThe mystery of the No.3 spot in the Australian Test batting line-up has finally been solved – for now. Australian captain Michael Clarke says he has every confidence in debutant …
Continue reading Aussie No.3 spot locked up – for nowFrance coach Didier Deschamps has revealed that his top goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, is “finding life difficult” as he continues to play understudy to Tottenham teammate Brad Friedel and has only …
Continue reading France keeper ‘finding life hard’ at SpursA court in India on Thursday overruled the life ban imposed on former national cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin in 2000 for match-fixing, posing a major challenge to the sport’s ruling …
Continue reading Court overrules Azharuddin’s life banKevin Pietersen smashed an aggressive century on Thursday as England showed off their batting prowess ahead of next week’s Test series against India. Pietersen hit 110 off 94 balls as …
Continue reading Pietersen smashes century in India tune-upBangladesh’s selectors on Thursday included uncapped Sohag Gazi in their 14-member squad, hoping the off-spinner can get the best of left-handers in the West Indies team during next week’s first …
Continue reading Bangladesh brings rookie spinner into foldTom Youngs is set to complete a remarkable transformation in his rugby career after being named to make his Test debut in an inexperienced England side against Fiji at Twickenham …
Continue reading Tom Youngs to make debut for EnglandFormer world Moto GP champion Casey Stoner says he is ready to settle down to a new life at home after “losing respect” for the sport in a magazine interview …
Continue reading Moto GP lost my respect, says StonerTom Huddlestone has urged Tottenham’s disgruntled fans to be more patient as the team are still adapting to the changes made by Andre Villas-Boas. Tottenham were booed off the pitch …
Continue reading Spurs fans must be patient: HuddlestoneFrench coach Philippe Saint-Andre has thrown the keys to his backline to born-again five-eighth Frederic Michalak for this weekend’s Test against the Wallabies in Paris. The 30-year-old Michalak, who moved …
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