Jackson emerges from Sexton’s shadow to shine for Ireland
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Ireland flyhalf Paddy Jackson was given big shoes to fill in last weekend’s test against South Africa but emerged from a searching examination with flying colours and is now key to their hopes of clinching the three-match series.
Waikato Chiefs run in six tries to thrash Wales
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – A Waikato Chiefs team shorn of eight All Blacks but inspired by World Cup winner Stephen Donald ran in six tries to beat Wales 40-7 in a tour match in Hamilton on Tuesday.
Toomua return a boost for Wallabies
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia’s Matt Toomua has rejoined the squad after recovering from a knee injury in a boost to the Wallabies ahead of Saturday’s second test against England.
France wants to deport almost 50 Russian soccer fans: supporters group
MOSCOW (Reuters) – France wants to deport almost 50 Russian soccer fans, Alexander Shprygin, the head of a Russian supporters’ group, said on Tuesday, saying French riot police had stopped a bus carrying fans in Cannes who were on their way to Lille.
French police target Russian supporters in French Riviera
NICE, France (Reuters) – French police have launched an anti-hooligan operation in the town of Mandelieu near Cannes after verifying the identities of 29 Russian supporters suspected of being involved in clashes ahead of a Euro 2016 game between Russia…
World Rugby’s Pichot to report on test eligibility rules
SYDNEY (Reuters) – World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot is to look into the sport’s international eligibility rules as part of a wide-ranging report into the sustainability of the game in the Pacific island nations.
Daily fantasy sports firms FanDuel, DraftKings in merger talks: sources
(Reuters) – The two largest daily fantasy sports companies, FanDuel Inc and DraftKings Inc, are in early-stage talks to merge, people familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the industry faces a crackdown by U.S. states over whether it runs illegal…
Speedy Penguins take fast lane to Stanley Cup title
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Penguins started the season as a team without an identity and ended the campaign as Stanley Cup champions after a 4-2 series win over the San Jose Sharks in the NHL’s best-of-seven final.
Heineken F1 deal triggers new call for alcohol ban
LONDON (Reuters) – Dutch brewer Heineken’s sponsorship deal with Formula One, announced last week, has led to renewed calls from European campaigners for a ban on alcohol sponsorship in the sport.
Berry suspended, stripped of U.S. hammer throw record
(Reuters) – U.S. hammer thrower Gwen Berry has been stripped of her pending American record and suspended for three months for using a prohibited medication, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Monday.
