Meanwhile, Ronnie O’Sullivan roared out of the blocks in his quest to become the first eight-time world champion in the modern era.
Limerick native secures victory in the 100m backstroke final in time of 1:06.69.
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam has hailed South African centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg as a “coach’s dream” who has become a key weapon in the West Country club’s bid for a Gallagher Premiership play-off place.
As well as two fines, the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium will be shut if similar incidents takes place.
The bottom-of-the-table Falcons slumped to their 15th successive Gallagher Premiership defeat this season, getting annihilated 85-14 at Ashton Gate on a 13-2 try count after improved performances in their previous two games with new boss Diamond at the helm of the team he has inherited from the sacked Alex Codling.
Dean Clancy lost out to Azerbaijan’s Malik Hasanov in the 63.5kg/light-welter category.
Ardrahan manager Syl Dolan tells The42 the story of Johnny Glynn’s return to the Galway hurlers.
Leicester Tigers centre Solomone Kata is suspended for three matches for his dangerous tackle on Northampton's Fraser Dingwall.
Leicester Tigers centre Solomone Kata has been banned for three matches following his red card against Northampton Saints on Saturday in the East Midlands Derby.
The tournament at the Stade de France, which is set to see Antoine Dupont represent France and Michael Hooper play for Australia, is scheduled to take place across three days in late July, starting with the preliminary round on Wednesday, July 24.
The former Manchester United interim boss is in the frame to succeed Thomas Tuchel at Bayern.
Steven Kitshoff’s brief stint at Ulster was discussed on today’s podcast.
The 19-year-old has struggled for form since November and will now miss Brighton’s final six Premier League games.
Exeter Chiefs have tied down their back three duo of Tommy Wyatt and Ben Hammersley, who have both signed new contracts.
Maro Itoje and Jamie George have yet to be offered finalised hybrid contracts by England amid an appeal from Saracens boss Mark McCall to speed up the process.
Wales forward Georgia Evans says they have taken their foot off the gas to allow the rest of the Women's Six Nations to pass them by.
Gabrielle Vernier has faced England nine times in her career. And never, never has the French women’s centre beaten the Red Roses. The closest they have come is 20 points, a 10-33 home defeat on 14 November 2020 in Grenoble.
Rugby's inability to adapt to changing times means the grassroots game is struggling as other formats prosper.
York Valkyrie captain Sinead Peach will miss the rest of the Women's Super League season as she is pregnant, but stay in an off-field role.
La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara has set his sights on winning a World Cup in the future as a coach.
The Mayo footballer reflects on a major turning point in his youth.
The Leeside venue had closed indefinitely to allow for repairs.
Kubota Spears boss Frans Ludeke has emerged as a shock contender to take over the reins at the financially troubled United Rugby Championship outfit Ulster next season.
Bristol Bears sign lock Steele Barker, hooker Tom Doughty and scrum-half Sam Edwards for the 2024-25 season.
Feyenoord will demand significant compensation for the man who guided the Dutch club to their first title in six years.
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