Sports quiz of the week: winners, losers, movers and history makers
7 years ago by The GuardianWho is in Sydney? Who is in Leicester? And who is at home?Liverpool have started the season with eight wins in a row. Which club once began a top-flight campaign with 11 straight victories?Manchester United...
Wales trio Biggar, Davies and North passed fit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar, Jonathan Davies and George North have all overcome fitness concerns to take their place in Wales' team for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday. Warren Gatland...
Cheika seeks World Cup masterstroke with teenager at centre against England
7 years ago by The GuardianJordan Petaia has played only 100 minutes of Test rugby‘I trust him infinitely,’ coach says of youngest World Cup centreIf it turns out this is the last Australian team Michael Cheika ever picks, he...
Uruguay rugby players questioned by police over alleged nightclub assault in Japan
7 years ago by The GuardianThe two unnamed players also allegedly punched walls Organising committee says both have expressed regretPolice in Japan have questioned two Uruguay players who allegedly assaulted a nightclub employee...
Wales to use Gatland factor as motivation against France - Davies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies admitted Wales' players are desperate to ensure Warren Gatland's run as coach does not end with a Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France on Sunday. Gatland has already...
Highlights: Wales v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales secured top spot in Pool D with a hard fought 35-13 win over Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup. Wales opened the scoring with a try, but Uruguay kept the scoreboard ticking over with two successful...
Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
Wasteful Wales frustrate Gatland and Tipuric
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland and captain Justin Tipuric bemoaned a host of wasteful moments before their side closed out an uneven 35-13 Rugby World Cup victory over Uruguay. The Six Nations...
Rugby World Cup: Japan defeat Scotland, Wales stutter against Uruguay – video highlights
7 years ago by The GuardianScotland are out of the Rugby World Cup after a stunning 28-21 win by hosts Japan in Yokohama booked a quarter-final against South Africa. Japan were 21-7 up at half-time and the Brave Blossoms sealed...
French test awaits Wales as win over Uruguay completes Pool D clean sweep
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales secured a World Cup quarter-final clash against France next Sunday – but they ended their Pool D campaign with an unconvincing 35-13 victory over Uruguay.
