Sonny Bill Williams’ return to face the Bulldogs is so big that stadium officials have beefed up security, with Sachin Tendulkar’s personal bodyguard set to monitor the Roosters star’s every move.
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Jonny Wilkinson has kicked his chances of playing for the British Lions Down Under into touch, conceding there are plenty of better options for Warren Gatland to choose from.
The legendary England fly-half reminded everyone of his brilliance on Sunday, scoring all of Toulon's 21 points and delivering a masterclass...South Sydney coach Michael Maguire insists his side still have plenty to do to be labelled Premiership material, despite their unbeaten start to the NRL season with a gutsy win over the Warriors.
The Rabbitohs needed all their class to prevail in a tough trip to Auckland, snatching a fifth-straight victory when barnstorming British...Conrad Smith believes his Hurricanes side have proved they’re the real deal after overpowering the Waratahs for their fourth successive Super Rugby win.
In a high-scoring encounter in Wellington, the hosts blew New South Wales off the park in the second half with rampaging winger Julian Savea...You are by now probably all too aware of the fallout from ‘homework-gate’ that sent Australia cricket into crisis-mode...
Where Australia vice-captain Shane Watson's dummy spit made Kevin Pietersen look like the ultimate team player? The Baggy Greens...Jamie Roberts has warned the rest of the world that Wales will only get stronger after being crowned Six Nations champions for the second-straight season.
The Dragons' explosive 30-3 demolition of England in Cardiff meant they scored back-to-back championships for the first time since...Rampant Wales stole the Six Nations from England's grasp on Saturday, thrashing their old rival 30-3 to retain the title and deny the long-time tournament leaders a Grand Slam.
Winger Alex Cuthbert grabbed two second-half tries for the Welsh in a record win over their neighbours, after fullback Leigh...If this really was Brian O'Driscoll's last match for Ireland, he may want to rethink. This was no fitting finale for one of rugby’s all-time greats.
Italy thoroughly deserved their first-ever Six Nations victory over Ireland. Spurred on, as ever, by a passionate crowd at Rome's...It’s not often the UAE can realistically strive to make a final, but that’s exactly what coach Duncan Hall is aiming for at this weekend’s inaugural Emirates International Sevens Tournament.
More accustomed to being thrown in at the deep end against the likes of Asian powerhouses Japan and Hong Kong, the two-day event...A Six Nations decider featuring two of rugby’s fiercest rivals should have us on the edge of our seat brimming with anticipation.
But any hysteria for Saturday's title showdown between England and Wales has yet to reach 7DAYS Towers after what can only be...