Issue: March 19, 2012   (Archive)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013   

Grand Wales swing on south
Wales won a third Grand Slam in eight seasons with a 16-9 victory over France, delivering on the promise seen at the Rugby World Cup.



Blow for New Zealand as Halai ruled out of HK Sevens
Holders New Zealand suffered a blow ahead of this weekend's Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens when Frank Halai was ruled out of the rugby showpiece with a hamstring injury.

Finger-biting finish
Flanker Stephen Ferris has accused an England player of biting his finger in Ireland's 30-9 defeat at Twickenham.

Isner aces test to book duel with Federer
Hard-serving John Isner's remarkable run continued as he stunned world No1 Novak Djokovic to seal an Indian Wells final showdown with Roger Federer.

No regrets for Thorpe as bid fails
Five-time Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe failed to qualify for the London Games but said he had no regrets about returning to the pool.



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