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Venter will bring it back to basics, says Kruis

The South African, who has a GP surgery in Cape Town, kickstarted the Sarries revolution that led to six Prem and three European titles back in the day before leaving halfway through the 2010-11 season. Former lock Kruis…

Pollock turned down big offers, says Hearn

Back rower Pollock, 21, agreed a new deal with Saints to the summer 2028. “There were a couple of domestic offers – a couple of Prem offers – and international offers as well,” said Matchroom boss Hearn, who has been…

Bhatti ruled out with arm injury

The Scotland international, right, was one of two new players brought to Bath this summer, along with No.8 Dan du Preez. Head of rugby Johann van Graan said the 33-year-old has had surgery. “Jamie was so excited to get…

Dragons are hit by double blow

“He felt something wrong and was hopeful it wasn’t too serious, but we found out that it would need an operation and he will be out for a little while,” said Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia. Dragons will als... Already a…

R360 backers dismiss calls to be dissolved

The company, which is co-led by World Cup winner Mike Tindall and former Bath coach Stuart Hooper, was this week given a two-month ultimatum to submit overdue financial records or face being dissolved. The regulatory…

James is enjoying life at the sharp end

Twelve months ago, James was still something of an unknown quantity outside Sandy Park. Now, he is a Welsh international, a Premiership finalist and one of the most intriguing young forwards in Rob Baxter’s armoury. And…

Kohli & Gill centuries help India past Windies - first ODI scorecard

Campbell c Krishna b Yadav Campbell c Krishna b Yadav 62 60 31 6 3 88 103.33 Greaves lbw b Yadav Greaves lbw b Yadav 101 108 51 12 0 161 93.52 Carty c Gill b Krishna Carty c Gill b Krishna 13 31 18 0 0 46 41.94 Hope c…

South Africa v Australia - second ODI scorecard

Markram c Connolly b Hazlewood Markram c Connolly b Hazlewood 0 1 1 0 0 1 0.00 de Kock c Carey b Hazlewood de Kock c Carey b Hazlewood 15 13 8 0 2 33 115.38 Bavuma c Bartlett b Edwards Bavuma c Bartlett b Edwards 103 116…

Internationals hold three-point lead over US

The Internationals were behind in every match at one stage but will go into Sunday's singles holding a 10-5-7.5 lead. The hosts had the better of the morning session, winning two and tying one of the four-balls. But the…

Laver Cup back in the balance as Team World match their captain Andre Agassi’s energy

After miraculously giving himself another lifeline, De Minaur finally faced a match point at 8-9 in the final set tie-break. No matter how grim the scoreline appeared, though, every effort he made was punctuated by roars…