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Rugby World Cup: Australian fans call for earlier kick-off time

The 2015 Rugby World Cup final pits the two best teams on the planet in Australia and New Zealand. But being in England at Twickenham the kick off

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Logo unveiled for 2019 Rugby World Cup

Before this year’s Rugby World Cup final has even been played, focus has turned to the next edition in Japan where the logo for the 2019 tournament

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FIFA crisis: Blatter open fires on Platini

Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter has publicly gone on the attack for the first time since his 90-day suspension began. In a wide-ranging and

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All Blacks looking to re-write rugby history books

Defending champions New Zealand have the World Cup record books in their sights. They are looking to become the first back-to-back champions as well

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In the red corner: Former boxing star Jones Jr picks collects Russian passport

Former WBA Heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr picked up his Russian passport on Tuesday over a month after being granted citizenship by President

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Rugby World Cup: Australia on the mend ahead of historic final

Australia have been readying themselves for the historic World Cup final against New Zealand this week. At their training base near Twickenham, the

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Japan seeing knock-on effect from 2015 World Cup heroics

Although the 2015 Rugby World Cup has yet to be decided, for some the focus has already turned to the next edition. Following Japan’s stunning last

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Beckenbauer admits controversial FIFA payment was a 'mistake'

Franz Beckenbauer has admitted he and the German Football Association made a ‘mistake’ in paying FIFA €6.7m but strongly denied the money was used to

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Farrington claims Red Bull Aces wingsuit title

As adrenalin-pumping sports go it doesn’t get much better than Red Bull Aces wingsuit racing. Combining speed, precision and agility, four athletes

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Infantino gets full UEFA backing to stand for FIFA presidency

UEFA has given its full backing of general secretary Gianni Infantino to stand for the presidency of football’s scandal hit world governing body

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Schiavone crowned European Footgolf champion

Footgolf is a sport that is growing in popularity every year, notably in Spain where this year’s European Footgolf Championships took place

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Rugby World Cup 2015: New Zealand defeat South Africa 20-18 to reach Final

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New Zealand secure spot in Rubgy World Cup Final

New Zealand have made it into the final of the Rugby World Cup for a record fourth time after beating South Africa 20-18 at rain-soaked Twickenham

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Rugby World Cup: New Zealand and South Africa set for semi-final clash of titans

The Rugby World Cup resumes with the highly-anticipated semi-finals this weekend. On Saturday defending champions New Zealand take on South Africa in

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Rugby World Cup: How the northern hemisphere reported its capitulation against the south

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Rugby World Cup 2015: Australia progress to semifinals after 35-34 win over Scotland

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Argentina and Australia seal southern hemisphere success at Rugby World Cup

Argentina barged past Ireland into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after a one-sided encounter at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. Decimated by injuries

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Marquez makes his 50th mark at Australian Moto GP

Hello and welcome to Speed. This Sunday, Australia’s Phillip Island played host to what’s been branded THE race of the year; maybe even of the

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South Africa and New Zealand set up Southern hemisphere Rugby semi-final

It was a case of too little too late for Wales as they were dumped out of the Rugby World Cup 23-19 by South Africa at Twickenham. The Welsh started

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Kelmendi returns to grab gold at Paris Judo Grand Slam

Judo’s third Grand Slam started in style on Saturday in Paris. Mistakes or misfortune were the decisive factors in the under 60kg class as Japan’s