World Rugby to investigate Tom Curry’s racial slur claim
RFU complains to governing body after England flanker spoke to referee about being called a ‘white c***’ by South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi during Rugby World Cup semi-final.
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England brings steely certainty as it eyes second final on trot
There is a temptation, and a certain realism, to look at England’s team selection as being designed to counter South Africa.
Deal ire put Ryder Cup place in doubt
Xander Schauffele’s spot on the United States Ryder Cup team was in doubt because of a contractual dispute that was not resolved until a few weeks before the event in Rome, according to the player’s father.
Eddie Jones is the agent of his own destruction … again
No fight, no spirit, no ingenuity; he has stripped Australia of their DNA. It took England too long to sack him, but the Wallabies will need to act sooner
Wallabies pay the ultimate price for re-hiring Jones
There’s a strong argument that no country has overperformed like Australia. Not so in Lyon. There are plenty of reasons for the side’s dismal failure – not least the tinkering of their coach.
‘I’ve failed … do you want me to get on my knees?’
If the Wallabies suffer another World Cup defeat on Monday morning – and notch up their first ever pool-stage exit – will the curtain be drawn on the Eddie show?
Off-target Boks can defy Cup history
A South African World Cup win, without the guarantee of an elite goalkicker, would set the sort of example for which the world has been waiting.
Will the power be enough to earn the glory?
South Africa has reminded every other World Cup contender that in terms of power and depth, no team matches them but is it enought to lief the Webb Ellis Cup?
Only the players can save Test cricket now
An enthralling Ashes obscured the fact that Test cricket is dying in other countries. Amid the T20 boom, players must take action if they want the long format to survive.
Atherton: Why Brook should be in England’s World Cup squad
Harry Brook’s one-day World Cup snub surprised teammates and pundits alike. MIKE ATHERTON unpacks England’s selection dilemma triggered by Ben Stokes’ reversed retirement.
Spanish football chief can kiss his career goodbye
A government minister has declared Luis Rubiales ‘cannot run Spanish football again’, as sponsors of the women’s team get jittery and allies abandon him after his World Cup kiss.
Openers prepare unexpected twist to Broad’s final chapter
The day began with the sun shining and Stuart Broad being feted by friend and foe. It ended amid gloom with England flat, Broad wicketless and Australia striding towards an unlikely victory.
Major rebuild looms for both Australia and England
These are two experienced (read ageing) teams and the intervening period before the next Ashes is likely to see some significant reshaping for both Australia and England.
Why this Tour scepticism is different to Lance Armstrong era
Lance Armstrong’s doping was exposed by David Walsh’s dogged pursuit of the truth. The award-winning reporter explains how scepticism about this year’s Tour de France is different on several fronts.
Semenya case highlights need for level playing field
Women with internal testes producing male-level testosterone possess the same key advantage in female competition that transgender athletes enjoy.
Modesty prevails in historic Hoylake
If you walk up the high street in Hoylake, you would hardly know that it is one of golf’s most historic towns.
Why Broad has Marnus ‘struggling with himself’
If Marnus Labuschagne cannot get out of his current slump, Australia’s Ashes hopes are significantly reduced.
‘We would have called back batter’: Root
Star batter says Australia’s controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow contrasts sharply with how England has gone about its Test cricket in the past 18 months.
Cycling superstar from land where they prefer you keep your head down
Tadej Pogacar likes rap music, playing FIFA and Manchester City; unlike anyone else, he has been ranked the world’s best cyclist for more than 90 weeks in a row.
Atherton and Taylor on Bazball, captaincy and Warne
Mark Taylor explains to Mike Atherton why he is a fan of Ben Stokes’ approach to captaincy.
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