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Carter scare shouldn't derail All Blacks vs Wales
Even the absence of superstar flyhalf Dan Carter shouldn't prevent New Zealand from running away with a 25th straight test victory over beleaguered ...
Els, Smit give Springboks pre-match inspiration
South Africa's rugby team was given some pre-match inspiration on the eve of its final game of 2012 by two of the country's most famous sports stars.
Samoa, out of fullbacks, try Lilomaiava vs France
Samoa-based Robert Lilomaiava has been converted to fullback for the Manu's test against France at Stade de France on Saturday. The 20-year-old ...
Traynor replaces Grant at loosehead prop for Scots
Kyle Traynor will play his first test in three years after replacing Ryan Grant at loosehead prop in a late change by Scotland for the match against ...
AP will not cover second India test
The Associated Press will continue its suspension of coverage of the England tour of India when the second test begins on Friday in Mumbai.
Southern powers eye more victories in autumn tests
It's been a sobering month of autumn internationals for the northern hemisphere so far — and it could get a whole lot worse on Saturday. New Zealand ...
Scots hoping for full 80-minute effort, and win
Playing Tonga on Saturday represents Scotland's last chance of the year to win at home. The Scots took two expected beatings from No. 1-ranked New ...
England signals intent to take on Springboks
England signaled its intention to take on the physical challenge posed by South Africa by beefing up its pack for Saturday's test at Twickenham.
Wales missing injured North for All Blacks match
Wales will be missing one of its biggest attacking threats for Saturday's test against world champion New Zealand with giant winger George North ruled ...
Argentina prop Juan Figallo banned for 3 weeks
Argentina prop Juan Figallo has been suspended for three weeks for striking France captain Pascal Pape in their test in Lille last weekend.
IOC: Lessons from London to greatly help Rio Games
The IOC is counting on the experience of London organizers in hosting successful Olympics to help Rio de Janeiro deliver the same in 2016.
Trial date set in Olympic bottle-throwing case
A man accused of throwing a plastic bottle onto the track seconds before the men's 100-meter final at the London Olympics will go on trial in January.
South Africa unchanged for England, Etzebeth plays
South Africa will field an unchanged team for its final game of the season against England on Saturday after lock Eben Etzebeth was cleared of ...
Boks lock Etzebeth cleared of eye-gouging charge
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth was cleared of an eye-gouging charge at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday. The South African Rugby Union tweeted, ...
England makes 4 changes for South Africa match
England coach Stuart Lancaster has made at least four changes for Saturday's test against South Africa at Twickenham. No. 8 Thomas Waldrom, flanker ...
Van Rensburg replacing Van der Linde on Boks tour
Uncapped prop JC Janse van Rensburg will join South Africa in London on Wednesday to replace the injured CJ van der Linde. Van der Linde, who played ...
European Olympic body moves meeting out of Israel
The European Olympic Committees are moving their general assembly out of the Israeli resort of Eilat because of the violence between Israel and Hamas.
WADA: 4-year bans would serve as Olympic sanction
Drug cheats will be kept out at least one Olympics under the World Anti-Doping Agency's proposal to increase the suspension for serious violations ...
JP Pietersen an injury doubt for Springboks
South Africa winger JP Pietersen is in doubt for Saturday's test against England after hurting his groin in the 21-10 win over Scotland.
Gatland retakes Wales reins with team in crisis
When Warren Gatland relinquished fulltime coaching duties with Wales in the summer, his side had just won the Six Nations and was still feasting on ...
Froch retains title with 3rd-round win over Mack
Britain's Carl Froch retained his IBF super middleweight title with a third-round stoppage of Yusaf Mack on Saturday, toying with his American ...
Tonga beat US 22-13 despite 2 in sin-bin
Tonga came from 13-5 down to beat the United States 22-13 in a rugby test on the north Wales coast on Saturday. Tonga overcame having two men ...
Canada cut through Russia to win 35-3
Canada ran through Russia to win 35-3 on the north Wales coast on Saturday, its third straight win over the Bears. Canada led 16-3 at halftime and ...