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He might have been the England fly-half calling the shots for Northampton Saints against Munster in the Investec Champions Cup this Sunday. Instead, while Fin Smith spearheads the Premiership leaders’ attack at Franklin’s Gardens, James Grayson will find himself 6,000 miles from home plying his trade an hour’s drive south of Tokyo. The 25-year-old son of Rugby World Cup winner Paul lives alone in a country he had never previously visited and talks about having to become “relatively comfortable with isolation”. His girlfriend is back home, and he spent Christmas with the family of a teammate. Yet this is no…
Tottenham Hotspur kept themselves in contention for a Premier League top-four finish with a 1-1 draw at West Ham United on Tuesday night. Ange Postecoglou‘s Spurs were looking to secure a second consecutive league win after coming from behind to defeat Luton Town at the weekend. And Tottenham got off to a good start, as Brennan Johnson continued on his impressive run of form by opening the scoring for the visitors. The 22-year-old, who was rewarded with a place in the starting XI, repaid his manager’s faith by turning home Timo Werner’s low cross. However, West Ham responded well and dragged…
As the Springboks head ever closer to the start of the 2024 season, it’s interesting to look back at which captains boast the best win record. There are less than three months to go until the Springboks swing back into action for the first time since winning the World Cup, and a massive decision will need to be made when it comes to the team’s captaincy. Coach Rassie Erasmus has already conceded that the preference would be to have a locally-based captain, which could mean he will need to look beyond regular skipper Siya Kolisi. The inspirational Kolisi has led…
Tennessee fired Kellie Harper as the Lady Vols coach on Monday after five seasons. Athletic director Danny White announced that Harper would not return, saying he told Harper that her alma mater was making a change after a “thorough review” of the women’s basketball program. “Decisions like these are never easy to make, especially with someone who has done so much for the Lady Vols as a three-time national champion student-athlete,” White said in a statement. “Her love and passion for Tennessee and the Lady Vols is second to none. She has invested so much heart and soul into our program and…
This has been a bold offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have a new quarterback in future Hall of Famer Russell Wilson and an intriguing backup in Justin Fields. They also brought in Patrick Queen, an emerging linebacker who made the Pro Bowl in 2023 as a member of the Baltimore Ravens. AD More recently, Pittsburgh kept adding to its roster by signing defensive lineman Dean Lowry to a two-year contract, per Around The NFL. A fourth-round draft pick out of Northwestern University, Lowry will be going into his ninth pro season this fall. He spent last season with…
There are three Springboks who can undoubtedly take their game to the next level under the guidance of new attack coach Tony Brown. Ahead of the 2024 Test season, the Springboks have overhauled their coaching staff, and one of the most exciting appointments is undoubtedly that of Tony Brown. The former All Black will undoubtedly bring some fresh ideas on attack, an area of the game that the Springboks know they need to evolve in order to stay ahead of the pack. With this in mind, we pick three Springboks who could really excel under the attack-minded leadership of Brown. SPRINGBOKS’ NEW…
The Spurs ace has been fantastic under Ange Postecoglou this season. Before the international break, Tottenham Hotspur were handed a reality check by Fulham, suffering a rather frustrating 3-0 defeat at Craven Cottage. However, the Lilywhites’ Champions League dream got back underway this weekend after a fantastic performance against Luton Town. Although the 2-1 scoreline doesn’t reflect a dominant performance, Ange Postecoglou will be pleased with the way his side bounced back from an early deficit to claim the vital three points. The Australian will also be thrilled with the way one player particularly seized their opportunity to shine after being subbed on at half-time.…
INJURY UPDATE: The Sharks look set to be without the services of one of their World Cup Springboks when they resume their European Challenge Cup campaign next week. Eben Etzebeth, one of the key players in the Springboks’ back-to-back World Cup victories, is doubtful for the Round of 16 encounter with Zebre next Sunday. Etzebeth, South Africa’s Player of the Year, injured his ribs in the Sharks’ 23-13 United Rugby Championship win over Edinburgh on Saturday. He was injured in the first and at half-time was replaced by young Corne Rahl. The Sharks suffered a setback when fellow World Cup…
It may not matter where you were born, but it’s interesting to learn in which SA city more Springboks took their first breath than any other. In the biggest picture it might not matter where they were born, but it’s still interesting to learn in which More Springboks than any other city in South Africa took their first breath. Upon the completion of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, 933 players had received Springbok caps. Gerhard Steenekamp is the 933rd and most recent player to have worn the renowned green and gold colors of the current world champions.…
Tottenham Hotspur are set to return to Premier League action on Saturday as they host Luton Town in a 3pm kickoff at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The international break put a stop to domestic proceedings, but with this now out of the way, Spurs can get back to business in pursuit of Champions League qualification. With regards to European football, March international break was largely composed of friendlies, with players eager to stake a claim ahead of Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, a dozen UEFA countries were in play-off action, hoping to overcome that last hurdle and secure…