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Toulon announce departure of former France international after one Top 14 win in five.

As a proud son of the city, England coach Brian McDermott believes Wakefield Trinity can go from strength to strength following their unexpected Super League title triumph.

Superstar duo headline strong New Zealand squad for Rugby League World Cup Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 10/06/2026 - 12:00 SYDNEY - New Zealand named a star-studded squad led by Newcastle Knights pair Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai on Tuesday as they eye their first Rugby League World Cup title since 2008. Ponga and Gagai were both born in Australia but switched their allegiance to the Kiwis this year, given their Maori descent and after changes to eligibility rules. Gagai has previously represented Queensland in the State of Origin 23 times and has seven Australian caps, including in their 2017 World Cup final victory over England. Ponga has also been a stalwart for Queensland but has yet to play a Test. "We're very excited for this World Cup campaign," said coach Stacey Jones ahead of the tournament from October 15-November 15 in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. "We've been building towards this over the past few years, and winning the Pacific Championships last year was a big step in that journey. "I'm confident in this squad." New Zealand's 23-man roster boasts a formidable pack, led by Sydney Roosters premiership-winning prop Naufahu Whyte, four-time Penrith title winner Moses Leota and Brisbane Broncos player of the year Xavier Willison. New Zealand Warriors skipper James Fisher-Harris captains the side, which kicks off its campaign against defending champions Australia in Sydney on October 16. The tournament is slimmed down this year with 10 teams. Twelve-time winners, Australia are in Group A alongside New Zealand, Fiji and the Cook Islands. England headline Group B with Samoa and Lebanon, while Tonga, Papua New Guinea and France fill out Group C. AFP

People in ‘high positions’ have started the plans to ‘revolutionise’ the game.

Two-time World Cup winner Marlie Packer will not travel with England to North America this month for Tests against Canada and the United States.

Lidl is extending its global commitment to handball and will remain the Official Fresh Food Partner of the World Championships of the International Handball Federation (IHF). The contract extension covers the IHF Women’s and Men’s Handball World Championships in 2027 and 2029, as well as the U20 Women’s and U21 Men’s World Championships and provides […]

Sir Kevin Sinfield has pledged to keep fundraising for MND in Rob Burrow's memory.

Our initial list of the SouthCoast Girls Athlete of the Year for 2025-26 included eight nominees. Now it's time to announce the winner.

India's men's lacrosse team is competing in the Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships in Australia, aiming for qualification towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Following a significant loss to New Zealand, India rebounded with a narrow victory over Singapore, securing a 12-11 win.

Sophia Smyth is also ranked fifth nationally in her age group for long jump A GIRL from Henley has run in a national showcase race. Sophia Smyth, 11, is a pupil at Queen Anne’s School in Caversham and is within the top 10 fastest runners for her age group, nationally. She is also currently ra

Milind Kumar has made history by becoming the USA's top six-hitter in men's ODI cricket, scoring an unbeaten 116 runs and leading his team to a record run chase against the UAE. This victory not only marks the USA's highest successful ODI chase but also positions them favorably in their quest for World Cup qualification. With Kumar's impressive form, the USA is optimistic about making their debut in the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

Rising opening batter Priyansh Arya reflected on his time with India A as he gears up for the one-dayers against Australia A from Tuesday onwards. he called playing for India 'A' fun, as it gives the pressure but also the privilege. He scored a 101 against Australia A last year in Kanpur and has five more fifties in List A cricket."It's a lot of fun playing for India A, and to wear the blue jersey is a proud feeling," Arya told the media in Delhi. "I felt great to have scored a century for India A last year. There's a bit of pressure on you when you're playing for your country at any level. However, that pressure is also a privilege. I enjoy playing under that pressure and try to handle it well."The Delhi batter has been in the headlines in the past two Indian Premier League seasons too. He scored 475 runs in IPL 2025 at a strike rate of 179.24 and improved it in the 2026 season with 364 runs at 211.62.Arya claimed that his focus remains on capitalising the powerplay, rather than the strike rate. "I don't focus as much on the strike rate, but I still try to capitalise on the powerplay as much as possible," Arya said."I put in a little more effort during this IPL than last year, and it paid off. If there's high risk (in my approach), then there's high reward as well. I just have self-belief, and there are no doubts in my mind when I hit the ball."Even if I get out, I don't feel (bad) a lot. I always remain positive and confident. You can take your time in 50-over cricket, and I do that as well since there's less pressure (to score quickly). All I know is that in today's times, you need to keep improving every day, and that's what I strive for as well," he added.