Louis Rees-Zammit demands end to artificial Prem pitches after leg burns at Saracens
The Wales wing revealed the extent of the friction burns caused to his right leg after running out for the Bears on Saracens' artificial pitch with the caption: "Can we please stop playing on these AstroTurf pitches!!…
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Ex-England hooker Singleton joins Glasgow a year after cardiac event
The 30-year-old has agreed a short-term deal to provide cover during the Nations Championship and Six Nations. Singleton spent six years with Gloucester, where he scored 20 tries in 75 appearances, after playing for…
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Patrice Motsepe’s Caf presidency under pressure after Afcon U-turn as Eto’o waits in wings
A return to a biennial Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) cycle is expected to be confirmed at Caf's executive committee meeting in Abidjan next month after Motsepe surprisingly announced the U-turn last week – 10 months…
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14 forgotten ballers now playing in Brazil as Seedorf becomes Lingard’s manager
We couldn’t help but notice Clarence Seedorf becoming the manager of Corinthians last week, meaning he’s now Jesse Lingard’s boss. You couldn’t make it up. But who else is keeping their career going in Brazil? You know…
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Dragons suffer Woodman bicep injury blow
The 22-year-old will miss the chance to push for selection in Wales' Nations Championship campaign in November. Blind-side flanker Woodman, who can also play lock, was called up to the Six Nations squad for the injured…
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Football regulator chair insists he will resign if politically pressured over Manchester City
Kogan could remove City's Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG) should the damning verdict of an independent commission be upheld at the end of an ongoing appeal process. Concern had been raised, however, that the proximity of…
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A 'landmark' moment - why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?
But the sport's bosses already recognised the importance of the project. And this deal marks the end of nearly 10 years of effort by F1's owners Liberty Media, which has had an ambition to hold a race in Africa since it…
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What are 'papaya rules' in Formula 1?
The word 'papaya' refers to the colour of the fruit that bears a resemblance to the iconic orange colour of McLaren. The drivers are often told of 'papaya rules' on radio messages during races when they are battling each…
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Dallaglio's World Cup winner's medal sells for £54K
The 54-year-old put a number of items from his illustrious career up for sale, including medals, trophies and caps, after being declared bankrupt. A British and Irish Lions cap was sold for £11,000, an England cap for…
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Australian success is not guaranteed but who can stop the Rugby League World Cup hosts?
Worse, they will question its legitimacy. A "world" cup, they will taunt, pointing to participants hailing exclusively from the trans-Tasman coastlines and Pacific archipelagoes, with a sprinkling of northern Europe.…
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