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Australia make outstanding start at World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series event in Canada

  • Rugby Sevens

Australia have made a perfect start to the penultimate event of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Langford, while New Zealand opened their tournament with a strong win over England. 

Australian series leaders managed to secure three wins from three to top Pool A ahead of hosts Canada, Spain

 Ireland will play the US before Australia take on Spain.



Russian Swimming Federation chief casts doubt over Mare Nostrum participation

  • Swimming

Russian Swimming Federation President Vladimir Salnikov has admitted the focus is on holding home events as he cast doubts over the possibility of swimmers from Russia competing at the Mare Nostrum swimming series.

The three-leg tour is scheduled to be held in late May with Monaco, Barcelona in Spain and Canet En Roussillon



Ukraine’s Iadov among winners at European Judo Championships where Giles shocks Buchard

  • Judo

Ukraine’s Bogdan Iadov secured a popular gold medal on the opening day of the European Judo Championships in Sofia, winning the men's under-66 kilograms title.

Baruch Shmailov of Israel to secure bronze medals.In the other men’s event of the day, the under-60kg, Spain

Boukli defeating Portugal’s Catarina Costa by a waza-ari in the women’s under-48kg.Julia Figueroa of Spain


Jean-Joseph qualifies to seal Cannone clash at FIE Grand Prix in Cairo

  • Fencing

France enjoyed a strong opening day of the International Fencing Federation Grand Prix in Cairo with six fencers advancing to the last 64 of the men’s épée contest.

Tristan Tulen of The Netherlands, Marc Housieaux of Belgium, Tibor Andrasfi of Hungary, Angel Fabregat of Spain


New Zealand and Fiji return to World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Canada

  • Rugby Sevens

The next outing for the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series is due to be in Langford in Canada this weekend.

teams competing will be split into three pools.In Pool A, the Australian leaders will be joined by Spain

WorldRugby7s) April 29, 2022Australia co-captain Demi Hayes said: "It’s been a few months since we played in Spain


Switzerland secure semi-final spot as group phase ends at World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

  • Curling

Switzerland’s Alina Paetz and Sven Michel earned direct qualification to the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship semi-finals on the draw shot challenge, after a three-team tie at the top of Group A in Geneva.

record of nine wins.Muirhead and Lammie won 10-2 against Turkey in the morning session, before beating Spain

bottom of their respective groups.England face Finland in one of two relegation playoffs tomorrow, with Spain


Defending champion Sabalenka suffers early exit at Madrid Open

  • Tennis

It was a day of mixed fortunes for the big names as world number four and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka exited the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Madrid Open after going down to Amanda Anisimova of United States 2-6, 6-3, 4-6.

will be banned from Wimbledon over the invasion of Ukraine.Meanwhile, world number two Paula Badosa of Spain


Spain to miss 2023 Rugby World Cup as points deducted over ineligible player

  • Rugby Sevens

Spain have been disqualified from the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being deducted points over fielding

study a claim by the Romanian Rugby Federation that prop Gavin Van den Berg was ineligible to play for Spain

The highest body in world rugby has decided to penalize Spain with £25,000 ($31,000/€29,500) and deduct

Spain had finished second in the Rugby Europe Championship, with unbeaten Georgia having won the event

Portugal in March secured one of two automatic places at the World Cup.Romania finished one point behind Spain

QzYQ3yfhc4— España Rugby (@ferugby) April 28, 2022World Rugby has confirmed a 10-point deduction, so Spain


Latest FIE Grand Prix set to begin in Cairo

  • Fencing

An International Fencing Federation (FIE) Grand Prix in Cairo is set to begin tomorrow, with men's and women's épée events being held at the Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex.

East, is expected to welcome more than 230 athletes representing countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Spain


World number one Świątek withdraws from Madrid Open citing injury

  • Tennis

World number Iga Świątek of Poland has withdrawn from the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Madrid Open because of a shoulder injury, with the main draw set to begin tomorrow.

World number two Paula Badosa of Spain could be up against against two-time champion Simona Halep of


International teams prepare to claim vacant IFCPF World Cup crown in Salou

  • Football News

The teams entering the International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) Men’s World Cup are geared to claim the title following the exclusion of defending champions Russia.

Ukraine receive the required support to attend the event.The Ukraine team has been scheduled to play Spain

Meanwhile, Spain, Northern Ireland and Argentina could face a tough ask of establishing themselves as


Valencia confirmed as Davis Cup group stage host and could feature Nadal against Djokovic

  • Tennis

Valencia has been confirmed as the fourth group stage host city for this year's Davis Cup, and could stage a match involving Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Novak Djokovic.

Valencia the venue for Group B fixtures.Following the draw in Málaga, host nation and 2019 winners Spain

the Australian Open earlier this year, could face world number one Djokovic in the match-up between Spain