Huw Jones admits he thought his Scotland career was over before the Glasgow Warriors centre recovered from a slump in form.

Jones thought Scotland 'career was over' during slump

PREVIEW: After powering their way to a Cape Town Southern Suburbs ‘Grand Slam’, Boland Landbou will fancy their chances against Paarl Boys High in what should be the clash of the weekend. The schoolboy season is building to a crescendo, with only a few rounds remaining. Most of...

Landbou targets Boishaai scalp

NEWS: After their successful Test match against Fiji, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is celebrating a win both on and off the field. The first time the All Blacks have played on US soil since 2021, fans from across the United States and the world showed their support for both teams. Over 70 percent of all tickets sold came outside of San Diego, including fans from 44 states across the USA and across 20 countries internationally.

All Blacks laying foundation for 2031 World Cup

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been suspended for four matches after he was sent off in Saturday’s Test match against Portugal. However, that suspension will be reduced to three matches should he complete the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme. Esterhuizen received a yellow card in the third...

Esterhuizen learns his fate after Bloem red card

NEWS: Two South African Under-18 teams and their age-group counterparts from England, France, Ireland and Georgia will face off in Cape Town and Paarl next month. The SA Under-18 team and the next-best ‘A’ side, as well as the four visitors from Europe, will play in a three-round competition on August 12, 16 and 20.

Junior tournament locked in for SA

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Beccy Barr who became a firefighter after leaving the BBC is described as an "inspiration to many".

'Inspirational' former BBC TV presenter dies

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Two “lovely” men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol at the Clifton Suspension Bridge and in a flat in London have been pictured for the first time.The victims were named by the Metropolitan Police on Monday as 62-year-old Albert Alfonso, who was originally from France but had obtained British citizenship, and 71-year-old Briton Paul Longworth. The men had previously been in a relationship and still lived together at a flat on Scotts Road in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, with neighbours describing the pair as “very nice”, “quiet” and “happy”.Their remains were found in two suitcases dumped near Clifton...

Two ‘lovely’ men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol are pictured for first time

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A body has been found after a 14-year-old boy went missing while swimming with friends in the River Mersey a week ago.Daniel Halliday disappeared on Sunday 30 June while jumping waves with his brother, his family said after the incident.He is thought to have been swept away in a strong current in the River Mersey, near Crosby Beach, despite his older brother trying to save him.Emergency services were first called to the waterside at Waterloo, in Merseyside, at around 7pm to reports of the teenager going missing. They searched into the next day but called off the operation on Monday morning.Police...

Body found after boy, 14, vanished while playing with brother in River Mersey a week ago

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Scotland will find out in "two to three weeks time" whether it will stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to the man involved in bidding to bring the event back to Glasgow. Organisers are looking for a new host after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out last summer blaming...

Glasgow poised for Commonwealth Games decision

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Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

A former Wales rugby star assaulted a primary school pupil, grabbing him so hard he left marks on his arm, a court has heard. Mathew Back, 53, who played four times for Wales, was working as a teacher when the alleged assault occurred. Cardiff Crown Court heard on Thursday that...

Ex-Wales rugby star denies assaulting school pupil

Glamorgan’s bowlers struck late to grab a 27-run victory over Gloucestershire despite a brilliant 86 from James Bracey. Chasing 188 in 33 overs, Gloucestershire lost their last five wickets for just three runs against Dan Douthwaite and Andy Gorvin. Glamorgan’s 187-8 owed much to Ben Kellaway, who hit 65...

Glam bowlers grab dramatic late win over Glos

The family of an “outgoing, loving and loyal” young diver who failed to resurface off the Dorset coast have told of their heartbreak.Emily Sherwin, 20, from Poole, went missing after a dive off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, on Tuesday.Dorset Police assisted HM Coastguard and the RNLI in searching for Ms Sherwin, with the force saying on Thursday evening that she had not been found.Her family said in a statement: “We are heartbroken at the loss of Emily, but eternally grateful for the 20 wonderful years we had with her, and finding comfort in the fact that she was doing...

Family of ‘outgoing’ diver, 20, who went missing off Dorset coast pay tribute

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CHARLOTTE Dujardin could face a police probe after a whistleblower leaked a video of the Team GB star whipping a horse. Dujardin has pulled out of the Paris Olympics after a clip showed her beating the horse 25 times in one minute with a long whip. The video was passed...

Charlotte Dujardin could face police probe after whistleblower leaks vid of Team GB star whipping horse

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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

A woman celebrated her 80th birthday by revisiting the hospital where she began her nursing career nearly 60 years ago. Agnes Musikavanhu, one of the first overseas nurses to help address staffing shortages in Swansea Bay in 1967, left Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) alone at 22 to train at Morriston Hospital.

Woman returns to Wales hospital where career started for 80th birthday: ‘I was the first black nurse to come here from Rhodesia’

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England confirms Under-18 squad for 2024 International Series

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England Under-18 men’s coaches Jonathan Pendlebury and Will Parkin has confirmed the group of 26 players that will do duty in the 2024 U18...

England confirms Under-18 squad for 2024 International Series

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