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James Lowe says rugby is in a 'weird' and 'confusing' place

James Lowe says rugby is in a 'weird' and 'confusing' place

Lowe was speaking as World Rugby has announced plans to trial a lower "sternum tackle height for the first time at next year's World Rugby Under-20 Championships in Georgia.

Rayan Cherki shines as Man City beat Brentford to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

Rayan Cherki shines as Man City beat Brentford to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

Tyson Fury sends threat to Anthony Joshua over ‘classless’ Jake Paul comments

Tyson Fury sends threat to Anthony Joshua over ‘classless’ Jake Paul comments

Michael van Gerwen believes Luke Littler is fearful of him at World Championship

Michael van Gerwen believes Luke Littler is fearful of him at World Championship

Enzo Maresca ‘just happy’ with cup win after weekend outburst

Enzo Maresca ‘just happy’ with cup win after weekend outburst

It turned out wrong – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd return

It turned out wrong – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd return

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

The Norwegian was at the Old Trafford helm when the Portugal star returned to Old Trafford in September 2021.

Ireland won’t change approach against South Africa ‘Bomb squad’ – Caelan Doris

Ireland won’t change approach against South Africa ‘Bomb squad’ – Caelan Doris

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

Victory over the Springboks could seal a World Cup quarter-final place for Ireland.

Former Ireland out-half Ian Madigan announces retirement

Former Ireland out-half Ian Madigan announces retirement

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

Madigan was capped 31 times for Ireland

Danny Willett set for six months out with shoulder injury

Danny Willett set for six months out with shoulder injury

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

The 2016 Masters champion will undergo surgery next week.

Alvarez relishing Erling Haaland link-up as Man City launch Champions League defence

Alvarez relishing Erling Haaland link-up as Man City launch Champions League defence

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

The Argentinian World Cup winner continued his strong start to the season with two goals against Red Star Belgrade.

Eddie Howe backs Newcastle to keep improving after Milan stalemate

Eddie Howe backs Newcastle to keep improving after Milan stalemate

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

The Magpies almost snatched a win late on through Sean Longstaff.

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