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England scrap to Argentina win, while Japan dare to dream

  • Rugby Sevens
  • 5 Oct 2019 13:39

In a bad-tempered Pool C clash at Tokyo Stadium, England became the first team to make the quarter-finals at the Japan Rugby World Cup, defeating Argentina 39-10.

Having lost to France 23-21 earlier in the tournament, the South Americans knew this was do or die and

scuffle breaking out amongst the forwards.England are guaranteed to finish top of the group, with just France

New Zealand to begin HSBC Women's World Rugby Sevens defence

  • Rugby Sevens
  • 4 Oct 2019 11:18

New Zealand will begin the defence of their HSBC Women's World Rugby Sevens Series title, as the Olympic season for the sport gets underway in Colorado tomorrow.

England, Russia and an invitational Japanese team in Pool A.Last year's runners-up, USA, are paired with France

Naser’s wonder time wins 400m world title as Johnson-Thompson beats Thiam to heptathlon gold

  • Athletics
  • 3 Oct 2019 23:59

Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain became the third fastest woman in history over 400 metres, leaving a shattered Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas in her wake, clocking 48.14sec - the fastest time run in 34 years - at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships here. 

champion Niklas Kaul won the senior version of the title on a day when defending champion Kevin Mayer of France

Colombia leading race for Tokyo 2020 spot at FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final

  • Equestrian
  • 3 Oct 2019 21:45

Colombia are in the driving seat to take the single Olympic qualifying spot available for Tokyo 2020 after placing third on the opening day of the Longines International Equestrian Federation Jumping Nations Cup in Barcelona.

Olympics.It was defending champions Belgium, though, who topped the leaderboard in Barcelona, ahead of France

Ireland fail to impress in Rugby World Cup victory over Russia

  • Rugby Sevens
  • 3 Oct 2019 13:54

As expected, Ireland got back on the winning trail at the Rugby World Cup, beating Russia 35-0 in Pool A at Kobe Misaki Stadium, Kobe City.

qualify for the quarter-finals, a third-place pool finish guarantees a spot in the 2023 tournament in France

Amor and Forrest named GB sevens coaches for 2020 Olympics

  • Rugby Sevens
  • 4 Oct 2019 09:21

Simon Amor and Scott Forrest have been named coaches for the British teams at the Tokyo 2020 rugby sevens competition.

an honour to lead the men’s team again," said Amor, who coached the England men's team to victory in France

World Sailor of the Year 2019 award nominees announced

  • Sailing
  • 3 Oct 2019 14:18

World champions and winners of some of the year's biggest races head the list of nominees for the 2019 World Sailor of the Year awards.

champions, are also nominated ©Getty ImagesThe men's PWA World Tour Slalom victor, Antoine Albeau of France

Holloway wins 110m hurdles, Asher-Smith delivers on world 200m gold in Doha

  • Athletics
  • 2 Oct 2019 23:00

Grant Holloway earned a breakthrough 110 metres hurdles win here at the International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships on a night when Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith duly delivered on 200m gold.

three personal bests in the opening five events in the decathlon, defending champion Kevin Mayer of France