Author: Tristan Wells

Andy Farrell has selected a team in the capital Canberra that looks very much like the one he will field against the Wallabies in the first Test in Brisbane on July 19, with just a couple of positions left up for debate.Though missing a number of Australian internationals following Sunday’s last-gasp win over Fiji in Newcastle, the Brumbies – coached by former Wallabies fly-half stalwart Stephen Larkham – are Australia’s best-performing Super Rugby franchise and finished third this season, eventually losing 37-17 to the Chiefs in the semi-finals after beating the Hurricanes.Lions vs Brumbies date, kick-off time and venueThe Lions…

The quarter-finals continue at Wimbledon today with a whole host of stars bidding to continue their progress.No6 seed Novak Djokovic will be second on Centre Court as he takes on the Italian Flavio Cobolli – who defeated the experienced Marin Cilic in round four – in hope of reaching yet another semi-final at SW19.Sinner, himself suffered an elbow problem which has seen him cancel his practice session. As things stand, the Italian is due to face Ben Shelton on Court No1.Meanwhile, Mirra Andreeva and Iga Swiatek are both in action as they aim to join women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka…

The British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia continues as they take on the Brumbies at the GIO Stadium, Canberra. Andy Farrell’s side have failed to convince since their arrival Down Under, but they remain unbeaten as they continue their campaign in the capital. Captain Maro Itoje is slated to return to the XV, while Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn makes his first start for the Lions. The Lions defeated the Waratahs 21-10 in their last outing in Sydney, and Farrell shakes up his pack once more for this encounter. His son Owen is a late arrival to the camp after…

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all continue to push for huge signings as the summer transfer window dominates headlines. Arsenal are in advanced talks over a blockbuster move for Viktor Gyokeres, but have yet to agree a fee with Sporting with a surprise potential Plan B having now emerged. The Gunners have also been boosted over Rodrygo and are said to be considering a swap deal for Eberechi Eze, with the likes of Noni Madueke, Anthony Gordon and Cristhian Mosquera also firmly on their radar. Source link

Quarter-final action from Wimbledon continues on Wednesday with plenty of big names looking to move one step closer to glory.No6 seed Novak Djokovic will be second on Centre Court as he takes on the Italian Flavio Cobolli – who defeated the experienced Marin Cilic in round four – in hope of reaching yet another semi-final at SW19.Sinner, himself suffered an elbow problem which has seen him cancel his practice session. As things stand, the Italian is due to face Ben Shelton on Court No1.Meanwhile, Mirra Andreeva and Iga Swiatek are both in action as they aim to join women’s top…

The Spaniard is looking to become the first player to win three consecutive titles at Wimbledon since Roger Federer, having seen off Djokovic in the final in back-to-back years and bounced back from dropping the first set to beat Andrey Rublev at the weekend, following victories over Fabio Fognini, Oliver Tarvet and Jan-Lennard Struff. Follow Norrie vs Alcaraz live below, with game-by-game updates from Standard Sport’s Dom Smith on Centre Court. Source link

Sabalenka’s facial expression throughout the match told of her anguish at how she was playing but also her difficulty with how the veteran German was raising her game against her. The Belarusian shouted at herself when she missed the court and roared with celebration after winning important points. In the deciding set, she even whacked the net with her racquet in frustration after being broken by Siegemund. Source link

The British and Irish Lions face the ACT Brumbies as their summer tour of Australia steps up in intensity on Wednesday.Andy Farrell has selected a team in the capital Canberra that looks very much like the one he will field against the Wallabies in the first Test in Brisbane on July 19, with just a couple of positions left up for debate.Though missing a number of Australian internationals following Sunday’s last-gasp win over Fiji in Newcastle, the Brumbies – coached by former Wallabies fly-half stalwart Stephen Larkham – are Australia’s best-performing Super Rugby franchise and finished third this season, eventually…

Taylor is the current holder of the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring female light-welterweight titles, and is in the hunt for a third-straight win over the Puerto Rican.The pair went the full distance last time out in Dallas, with Taylor eventually taking a points win after inflicting a nasty cut to Serrano’s right eye. Their debut bout, postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed a similar script, with the Irishwoman triumphing by split decision.Now 39, Taylor shows no sign of slowing and has already laid down a marker, saying Serrano had more to lose…

England take on the Netherlands at a crucial point in their Women’s European Championships title defence. The Lionesses, who famously ended England’s 56-year wait for a major international trophy back in 2022, were beaten 2-1 by France in their opening group game in Zurich. Sarina Wiegman’s side are embarking on a new era – with seven major-tournament debutants in the squad – but that new era was brought crashing back down to earth on matchday one when Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore’s goals were enough to give Les Bleues the three points, despite Keira Walsh’s late goal. Now, the holders…