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BBC Sport
11 months ago
London

Hearts 'ripped out' by London Irish demise - Ojo

London Irish's suspension from the Premiership will leave people feeling like their hearts have been "ripped out", says club legend Topsy Ojo.Irish were punished on Tuesday after missing a deadline to pay players and staff or complete a takeover.The club, who finished fifth in the Premiership in 2022-23 and reached the Premiership Cup final, will not be able to play in any league next season.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Steve McNamara takes no credit for France's England win after Shaun Edwards trip

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Steve McNamara is much too modest to accept that a tiny part of France's record-breaking rugby union humbling of England last weekend might have been plotted during training drills at the Stade Gilbert Brutus.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

England's Lionesses recognised as Lewis made dame

Members of England's Euro 2022-winning Lionesses squad are among the sporting figures recognised in the New Year's Honours list.Captain Leah Williamson is appointed OBE while player of the tournament Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze and Ellen White become MBEs.They won England's first major football trophy since the men's 1966 World Cup.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Argentina celebrate World Cup triumph Monday's sporting social

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from December 19.Football Argentina celebrated winning the World Cup.Gary Neville loved the final.Rio Ferdinand urged Kylian Mbappe to stay positive.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Mako Vunipola believes packed autumn series is ideal preparation for World Cup

England prop Mako Vunipola believes this autumn's mini World Cup' will lay the foundations for the real thing next year.Eddie Jones views November's fixtures against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa as a dry run for his team's title bid at France 2023, during which they will face the Pumas and Brave Blossoms in the group stage.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

A look back to 1972, the last time tax cuts so big were brought in

he Institute for Fiscal Studies has said Kwasi Kwarteng's announcement on Friday amounts to the biggest tax-cutting budget since Anthony Barber's on the 21 March 1972, just over 50 years ago.
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www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Becks' birthday and Serena's expecting again Tuesday's sporting social

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 2. Tennis An announcement from Serena Williams.Andy Murray was gutted to have missed the Met Gala.Football Birthday wishes for David Beckham.
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BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Scotland legend Beattie leaves second family behind

Jen Beattie has dedicated more than half her life to playing for Scotland.Now 31, she was just 14 years old when she was first called up to her country's under-19 squad.At 16 she made her senior debut, before going on to earn 144 caps, captain her country and lead Scotland to their first women's World Cup.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Mental health

Rugby and dementia: if it thinks it is going away, the game is deluding itself | Michael Aylwin

s the arguments rage about how best to recognise and treat brain injuries in rugby, clouds are gathering in the distance.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Rio Ferdinand given OBE and Damian Lewis CBE in Queen's birthday honours list

Football commentator Rio Ferdinand and actor Damian Lewis are among well-known faces from the worlds of sport and the arts recognised in the platinum jubilee Queen's birthday honours.
The Independent
2 years ago
France news

Destination of five World Cups set to be decided by WRC vote in Dublin

The destination of five World Cups will be confirmed on Thursday when the World Rugby Council vote in Dublin on host countries for the upcoming tournaments.
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www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Eddie Jones insists rugby union must continue to look after its referees

Eddie Jones insists rugby union has a duty to look after referees as South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus is forced to miss another clash with England at Twickenham for disciplinary reasons.For the second successive year, Erasmus is prohibited from entering the stadium due to a two-game matchday ban imposed for publishing a series of sarcastic tweets criticising officials during the Autumn Nations Series.
www.france24.com
1 month ago
France politics

France overcome Scotland in Women's Six Nations

France secured a 15-5 victory against Scotland in the Women's Six Nations.
Scotland displayed improvement despite last season's thrashing by France. [ more ]
BBC Sport
1 month ago
London

Care to play for the Barbarians at Twickenham

Danny Care to make his Barbarians debut against Fiji at Twickenham in June.
Care expresses excitement about representing Barbarians and reaching a career milestone at Twickenham. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Here's what you need to know about the launch of Mass. sports betting

Sports News In-person betting begins on Jan.31, with mobile betting set to get underway in March.A new era in Massachusetts gambling is set to begin with the imminent launch of legalized sports betting.Almost six months after state lawmakers reached a deal to create a new gaming industry, the first sports wagers will be placed at the three casinos across the commonwealth on Tuesday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

MPs call for review of rugby union governance in wake of club collapses

A review into the governance of rugby union in England is needed, similar to that carried out for football, ministers have heard.The call for an investigation into the game comes after Coventry-based rugby team Wasps followed the Worcester Warriors into administration.All 167 players and staff at the team were made redundant last week, after it was unable to meet financial commitments.
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