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Newcastle United midfielder Vurnon Anita recovers from back injury
Newcastle United midfielder Vurnon Anita is passed fit in time to face Swansea City after recovering from a back injury.Aug 13, 16:17
Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi out to shock Manchester United
Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi insists that his side can cause an upset against Manchester United.Aug 13, 16:06
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Nick Kyrgios fined by ATP for Stanislas Wawrinka comment
The ATP fines Nick Kyrgios for a comment that he made towards Stanislas Wawrinka at the Rogers Cup.Aug 13, 15:50
Arsene Wenger: 'Tomas Rosicky out for more than two months'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Tomas Rosicky will be out of action for more than two months after undergoing knee surgery.Aug 13, 15:35
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Vern Cotter challenges Scotland players to impress against Ireland
Scotland coach Vern Cotter challenges his players to put themselves in the frame for the Rugby World Cup by impressing against Ireland in Dublin.Aug 13, 15:21
Hugh Blake granted first Scotland start against Ireland
Scotland coach Vern Cotter confirms that Edinburgh back-row Hugh Blake will make his international debut against Ireland in Dublin.Aug 13, 15:03
Jack Conan to make Ireland debut against Scotland
Leinster flanker Jack Conan is handed his Ireland debut against Scotland as coach Joe Schmidt makes 14 changes from the side that beat Wales.Aug 13, 14:46
Steve Hansen calls for New Zealand "steel" against Australia
Steve Hansen urges his New Zealand players to show some "steel" against Australia at Eden Park.Aug 13, 14:31
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen backs alternative Waisake Naholo treatment
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is hopeful that winger Waisake Naholo's use of alternative medicine to heal a broken leg will get him fit for the Rugby World Cup.Aug 13, 14:18
Mark Easter proud of older brother Nick
Sale Sharks flanker Mark Easter claims that brother Nick deserves to be in the England squad for the Rugby World Cup.Aug 13, 14:07
Bolton Wanderers captain Darren Pratley out of action "for a few weeks"
Bolton Wanderers captain Darren Pratley is expected to be out of action "for a few weeks" with ankle ligament damage.Aug 13, 12:53
Mike Phillips, James Hook cut from Wales squad ahead of Rugby World Cup
Mike Phillips and James Hook are among eight players who have been cut from Wales's training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup.Aug 13, 12:33
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson devastated by opening-day defeat
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson admits that the team's opening-day defeat to Leicester City was tough to take.Aug 13, 12:18
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Harrison Hansen, Cory Paterson expected to stay at Salford Red Devils
Salford Red Devils chief executive Martin Vickers claims that Harrison Hansen and Cory Paterson are expected to remain with the club at the end of the season.Aug 13, 12:01
Hull FC land forward duo Sika Manu, Danny Washbrook
Hull FC confirm that they have signed forward pair Sika Manu and Danny Washbrook from Penrith Panthers and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats respectively.Aug 13, 11:43
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All Blacks join forces with Air New Zealand in new in-flight video
The New Zealand rugby team joins forces with with Air New Zealand in an amusing new safety video.Aug 13, 11:25
Leeds Rhinos prop Jamie Jones-Buchanan sidelined for nine months
Leeds Rhinos confirm that prop Jamie Jones-Buchanan will be sidelined for nine months after undergoing knee surgery.Aug 13, 11:12
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree impressed by Australia
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree claims that Australia have "raised the bar for the rest of us" ahead of the Rugby World Cup.Aug 13, 11:01
Everton confirm Mason Holgate signing
Everton confirm the signing of Barnsley defender Mason Holgate.Aug 13, 10:33
Michele Campagnaro raring to go at Exeter Chiefs
Michele Campagnaro admits that he cannot wait to start playing for new club Exeter Chiefs.Aug 13, 10:25
Daria Gavrilova ousts seventh seed Lucie Safarova in Rogers Cup second round
Daria Gavrilova beats seventh seed Lucie Safarova in three sets to book her place in the third round of the Rogers Cup.Aug 12, 17:52
Burnley boss Sean Dyche vows to sign more players before end of transfer window
Burnley boss Sean Dyche insists that more players will join the club before the end of the transfer window.Aug 12, 17:32
Steve Hansen: 'New Zealand must be smarter against Australia'
Steve Hansen urges his New Zealand players to be "smarter" against Australia in Auckland.Aug 12, 17:20
Edin Dzeko eyes titles with Roma
Edin Dzeko reveals that he hopes to "win titles" with new club Roma.Aug 12, 17:03
Martin Johnson: 'England have toughest group in Rugby World Cup history'
Former England captain Martin Johnson claims that the current team has been put in the hardest group in Rugby World Cup history.Aug 12, 16:45
Jonny Wilkinson to be inducted into Premiership Rugby Hall of Fame
Premiership Rugby announces that Jonny Wilkinson is among seven players who will be inducted into their Hall of Fame.Aug 12, 16:26
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko completes Roma loan switch
Manchester City confirm that striker Edin Dzeko has joined Roma on loan.Aug 12, 16:05
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson sidelined for two months with shoulder injury
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is sidelined for at least two months with a shoulder injury.Aug 12, 15:55
Ali Hepher backs Henry Slade to make England impact against France
Exeter Chiefs assistant coach Ali Hepher tips Henry Slade to make a positive impact for England against France at Twickenham Stadium.Aug 12, 15:48
Ciaran Clark: 'Aston Villa determined to impress against Manchester United'
Ciaran Clark warns Manchester United that Aston Villa will be determined to impress when the sides meet at Villa Park.Aug 12, 15:34
Paul Hill relishing life with Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints prop Paul Hill reveals that he is relishing life at the club after moving to Franklin's Gardens from Yorkshire Carnegie.Aug 12, 15:18
David Seymour hails Sale Sharks youngsters
Sale Sharks back-row David Seymour backs the club to push on during the new season due to the youngsters coming through at the AJ Bell Stadium.Aug 12, 15:07
Warrington Wolves agree to sign Wigan Warriors forward Jack Hughes
Warrington Wolves agree to sign Wigan Warriors forward Jack Hughes at the end of the season.Aug 12, 12:54
Gary Bowyer slams "soft" Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer blasts his side after seeing them lose to Shrewsbury Town in the first round of the League Cup.Aug 12, 12:34
Andrew Horrell pens Chiefs extension
Andrew Horrell, David RennieAug 12, 12:17
Chris Kirkland joins Preston North End
Former England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland signs a one-year contract with Preston North End.Aug 12, 12:04
Ben Reeves pens new MK Dons deal
MK Dons midfielder Ben Reeves commits his future to the club by signing a new deal until summer 2017.Aug 12, 11:47
Wales trio Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert, Mike Phillips sit out training
Wales trio Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert and Mike Phillips sit out training with minor knocks.Aug 12, 11:32
Graham Rowntree: 'England pumped up for France clash'
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree insists that the team is pumped up for their Rugby World Cup warm-up clash at home to France.Aug 12, 11:18
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer "totally committed" to transformation
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer insists that he is "totally committed to transformation" following reported concerns over the national team's racial diversity.Aug 12, 11:08
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