Wales grind out frustrating WXV win against Japan

Swirling wind, rain and humidity made for a real battle between sides ranked 11th and 12th in the world, with a scrappy first-half looking likely to end scoreless. But scrum-half Seren Lockwood's 35th-minute snipe gave…

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How Rugby Training Has Changed With GPS, Wearables, and Performance Data

While those are the tools, now professional teams will have GPS, accelerometers, video analysis, and other wearables to add to the mix. This gives coaches a better understanding of player workload, positional demands…

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Australia crush England in women’s Rugby League World Cup statement win

The 15-tries-to-none victory confirmed the gulf in athleticism and skill between the two hemispheres and reminded fans the rugby league universe now orbits the Pacific. The one-sided result showed last year's 90-4…

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New British number one Boulter loses Japan semi-final

Kartal moved above Boulter in the world rankings by reaching the final of last week's Wuhan Open. But Boulter's run to the last four in Osaka, which included a victory over Antonia Ruzic in the quarter-finals, will be…

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Aston Villa among Erling Haaland’s Premier League bogey teams

Describing any team as a bogey team for Haaland does feel like saying Lionel Messi has a weak foot but the Norwegian has struggled against some opponents compared to his very high standards. Here’s who can claim to have…

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Australia v England: women’s Rugby League World Cup – live

37 mins: England get their first chance to receive a kick off and they make good ground down the field. Foubister puts up a great kick, which Chapman can't hold on to, but it's knocked back and Australia keep the ball.…

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Mourinho labels Madrid-Barça comparison ‘unfair’, Kompany to miss ‘weeks’ say Bayern, and more

A midweek hat-trick in the Champions League isn't enough to get Phil Foden a start. Villa's full-back problem appears to be over with both Matty Cash, who scored the winner in this fixture last year, and Ian Maatsen in…

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Shai Hope, the hipster’s choice as the world’s best all-format batter

There is a particular kind of frustration Indian cricket fans know too well. A series begins, an opposition batter finds his feet, and before long, getting him out becomes next to impossible. He keeps batting and batting…

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No panic for England but Mitchell issues PWR warning

A 2-0 series defeat for the Red Roses; their record 39-match winning streak and 41-match unbeaten run – stretching back nearly four years – ended; and consecutive losses for the first time since 2016. Over the past 13…

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ICC men's ODI team rankings: Afghanistan overtake England with tri-series triumph

Afghanistan put up a collective bowling effort in the final of the tri-series at Sharjah to skittle Zimbabwe for just 169 runs. Rashid Khan was the pick of the bowlers, accounting for three wickets, while Fazalhaq…

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