TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wing Josh Hathaway was handed a Wales debut with Ben Thomas starting at flyhalf in the first Test against Australia as the visitors look to snap a seven-game losing streak. The team’s miserable run, which includes a Six Nations wooden spoon, has seen them slide to 10th in...

Gatland starts the Welsh 'revival' with team changes

Familiar faces will battle it out again on Saturday when New Zealanders Warren Gatland and Joe Schmidt come face-to-face in Sydney as Australia host Wales.

Familiar faces Gatland and Schmidt reunited in Sydney

NEWS: Jack Rowell, the man who turned Bath into a rugby power and coached England to the semifinals of the 1995 World Cup, has died at the age of 87. “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of former Bath head coach and club president Jack Rowell on Monday, July 1,” the English Premiership club said in a statement.

Former England coach Jack Rowell dies aged 87

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Australia coach Joe Schmidt named Liam Wright as Wallaby captain in a new-look team to face Wales – featuring seven potential debutants for his first Test since taking over from Eddie Jones. The Reds flank takes the reins from Will Skelton, who skippered the side during their...

New-look Wallabies get a new captain

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Jamie George insists England are ready to impose themselves on New Zealand and play their part in a weekend of high-stakes sport.England are aiming to triumph on Kiwi soil for only the third time in a history spanning 16 matches and 61 years when they collide with the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday morning.Martin Johnson’s 2003 tourists were the last team to take the sport’s most prized scalp with each of the seven Tests since ending in defeat for the Red Rose.George believes that toppling the All Blacks would set the tone for England’s football team when they face...

Jamie George urging England to embrace chance to claim rare win in New Zealand

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

ICC World T20 champions, India are back in action as they are set to take on Zimbabwe in a five-match T20I series starting Saturday, July 6. Only three players from the T20 World Cup squad will be joining the team after the first two matches, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube and Sanju Samson.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I: Expected lineups, head-to-head, toss, predictions and betting odds

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tony Brown’s new attacking game plan has gotten the full backing from Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard. With the Springboks often criticised for their lack of creativity on attack, the new attack coach has been recruited to change that narrative. Brown is on a mission to make...

VIDEO: The 'breath of fresh air' that is needed in the Bok attack

In-limbo Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is happy to put his country ahead of a franchise as he fights for a Wallabies recall following a three-year “soul-searching” career change overseas. Salakaia-Loto is in the running for a first Test start since 2021 after returning from an English Premiership stint with Northampton...

No franchise to play for, but still a Wallaby

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi on Thursday named a refreshed team to face France this weekend in his first Test in charge of Los Pumas. Contepomi, 46, took over from Australian Michael Cheika after last year’s World Cup and has made nine changes to the starting line-up from the third-place play-off defeat by England for Saturday’s game.

Contepomi makes nine Los Pumas changes for France showdown

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced heavy criticism after videos of their players practicing fielding on old mattresses went viral. Fans slammed the PCB for using outdated methods to improve the team's fielding skills. In the videos, Pakistani players were seen diving on old mattresses during their practice sessions. This...

Videos of Pakistan fielding practice on mattress attract social media scorn

Gloucester back Josh Hathaway will make his Test debut and Cardiff’s Ben Thomas has been handed the fly-half role when Wales face Australia in Sydney on Saturday.Aberystwyth-born Hathaway, who has represented Wales and England at under-20 level, starts on the wing.Wales head coach Warren Gatland moved quickly to secure the 20-year-old’s services, which was brought into sharp focus after Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was in a similar position last season and chose England.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 𝐗𝐕 𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐑𝐔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👊 The 23 Welshmen set to face the Wallabies in Sydney this Saturday!🧢 5️⃣0️⃣ for Aaron Wainwright plus a debut for Josh Hathaway at 14....

Josh Hathaway to make Test debut for Wales against Wallabies in Sydney

NEWS: The Lions have agreed to an early release of their Springbok flyhalf. “The Lions Rugby Company and the Sharks have mutually agreed to release Jordan Hendrikse as of July 1,” they said in a statement. Earlier the Lions hinted that they will hold Hendrikse to his contract, which...

Lions lose their grip on Hendrikse

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

THURSDAY WRAP: Victories for Boland, Western Province and the Sharks saw these sides extend their respective winning runs on day two of the Under-16 Girls Week at Jeppe High School on Thursday. Eastern Province and the Bulls had nothing between them as the two sides ended in a 10-all draw.

Nothing between EP and Bulls in U16 Girls Week Finale

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As India celebrates their T20 World Cup 2024 victory, an old tweet by Suryakumar Yadav about PM Narendra Modi has resurfaced. The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, defeated South Africa in the final to win the title.

Suryakumar Yadav's Historic Tweet About PM Modi Sparks Intrigue After T20 World Cup Celebrations

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In a 96-46 rout of Turkey on Wednesday, the NBA Rookie of the Year scored a game-high 24 points, grabbed six rebounds and threw down dunks.

Victor Wembanyama steals show in France's Olympic warmup rout of Turkey

FIRST TEST PREVIEW: Scrumhalf Baptiste Serin will skipper a new-look France team with eight uncapped players for Saturday’s international against Argentina in Mendoza. Without senior players such as Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack, Gregory Alldritt and Gael Fickou, coach Fabien Galthie has rung the changes for Tests against the World Cup semifinalists on July 6 and July 13.

Argentina v France - Teams and Prediction

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New All Black coach surprises with flyhalf choice

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: New All Black coach Scott Robertson on Thursday left star playmaker Beauden Barrett on the bench for the first Test against England in Dunedin....

New All Black coach surprises with flyhalf choice

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