MARY EARPS: She again delivered in the crunch moments. After she thwarted Melchie Dumornay with a fine stop at the beginning of the second half, the Manchester United goalkeeper brilliantly…
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England v Japan, Rugby World Cup 2023: when is it and how to watch on TV
England last played Japan in the 2022 Autumn Internationals – Getty Images/David Rogers England will face Japan in their pool match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup after starting their…
Read MoreBen Stokes has no worries over James Anderson in fifth Ashes Test
England captain Ben Stokes had no qualms about thrusting James Anderson into this week’s Ashes decider, insisting the veteran remains “the greatest fast bowler to play the game”. Stokes named…
Read MoreUSA and Dutch approach World Cup final rematch with new vulnerabilities
For nine months, players and coaches from the United States and the Netherlands have deflected questions about the impending rematch of the 2019 World Cup final. For nine months, they…
Read MoreJames Anderson handed likely Ashes farewell as England name unchanged team for fifth Test
James Anderson prepares for the fifth Test during a nets session at the Oval – Getty Images/Gareth Copley James Anderson will play what is overwhelmingly likely to be his final…
Read MoreJames Anderson named in unchanged England side for fifth Ashes Test
England have named an unchanged XI for the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Kia Oval. Record wicket-taker James Anderson, who turns 41 on day four, retains his place…
Read MoreAlun Wyn Jones could not ‘refuse’ the chance to realise his Top 14 dream
Wales and lions great Alun Wyn Jones during a Barbarians training session Credit: Alamy Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones says that he always wanted…
Read MoreBakkies Botha: Modern rugby is ‘frustrating’ and lacks ‘enforcers’
Toulon and Springboks lock Bakkies Botha during the Top 14 rugby match Stade Francais vs Toulon at Jean-Bouin Stadium, in Paris, France on November 30, 2013 Credit: Alamy Legendary Springboks…
Read MoreBakkies Botha: Modern rugby is 'frustrating' and lacks 'enforcers'
Legendary Springboks lock Bakkies Botha says modern rugby is “frustrating”, adding that players can no longer express their “true nature”. The former Bulls, Toulon and Springbok forward hit out at…
Read MoreSpringboks great Bakkies Botha: ‘Rugby today is broken – no one knows what is happening’
Bakkies Botha was known for his combative style in the South Africa pack – Getty Images/Phil Walter Bakkies Botha, the legendary South African World Cup winner, has hit out at…
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