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John Dobson has praised Cheslin Kolbe for the “sacrifices” he has made to secure his return to the Stormers ahead of the 2026/27 season. On Monday, the Cape-based outfit officially confirmed the signing of the double Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks flyer who returns to the club where his professional career began. It’s been nine years since Kolbe pulled on a Stormers jersey, with the 32-year-old enjoying stints at Toulouse, Toulon, and Suntory Sungoliath. While his impending return to the blue and white hoops has been hailed as one of the biggest coups in South African rugby, Dobson insists it is…
Mo Hunt came into this season cresting perhaps the highest peak of her career. The scrum-half had added a second World Cup medal to her collection when England defeated Canada in front of a record home crowd in September, carrying that form into Premiership Women’s Rugby, where Gloucester-Hartpury are chasing a fourth consecutive title.Gloucester secured a home semi‑final before the league paused for the Women’s Six Nations and have not lost in the competition since November 2024. But just as another trophy-filled season looked within reach, Hunt’s campaign came to a sudden halt.Not long after coming off the bench in…
Do you honestly think Max will quit F1 at the end of the season if the engine changes aren’t coming? – PaddyThere is no questioning the fact that Max Verstappen is being genuine when he says he doesn’t think he can face another year driving the cars as they are.In Montreal, he made it pretty clear that he does not fancy sticking around if the engine rules don’t change. “It’s just mentally not doable for me to stay like this,” he said. “It’s really not.”After the race, he admitted he had “enjoyed a lot” his battle with Hamilton. But he…
An Origin-depleted clash between Manly and Gold Coast is an unlikely place to find some refreshment but amid a broken NRL season we must take the relief where we can find it.The Sea Eagles’ 12-10 win on Saturday was not of the highest quality with both teams missing several of their best players, but it was one of the few games this season when points were truly at a premium.Even if it was far from a classic, the lack of scoring gave it a different rhythm from what we’ve come to expect of rugby league in 2026.How set restarts are…
Toone says she would not have got through the past couple of years without her fiance Joe Bunney, who was a “rock” to her family while also dealing with his own grief for a man Toone describes as his “bestie”.The pair were so close that Bunney took on Nick’s dream of creating a girls’ football academy when the former Rochdale player’s own career came to an end in 2025.Bunney, who played at various lower league clubs after his career at Bolton Wanderers was derailed in 2019 when he suffered injuries in a car crash just a week after signing for…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes firmly defended his character and achievements as he accused Roy Keane of telling a “lie” about his pursuit of the Premier League assists record.Fernandes said Keane had put untrue “words in my mouth” on a recent podcast appearance and he hopes to contact the United legend to set him straight.Keane described Fernandes as being at the centre of a “circus act” following United’s 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on the penultimate weekend of the season.He suggested the Portugal international was prioritising individual assists glory over the team’s interests in his eagerness to set the single-season…
The Crusaders are understood to have approached the highly regarded Andrew Goodman about the prospect of returning home from Ireland, where he holds responsibility for the national side’s backs and attack, but he is content with his role working under Andy Farrell.Goodman also joined Farrell’s British & Irish Lions coaching staff in their successful Australian tour last year. That left a head-to-head battle to succeed Penney and assume charge of the Crusaders between fellow former All Blacks assistants Hansen and Brad Mooar.Scott Hansen at All Blacks training ahead of last year’s test against Wales. Photo / PhotosportHansen and Mooar are…
Jones’ performance wrote another chapter in his Wembley story, which started when he helped Coventry win the EFL Trophy in 2017 and being on their books when they won the League Two play-offs in 2018. His previous visit for Notts involved him scoring a penalty in the National League promotion final shootout against Chesterfield in 2023.He followed that up by representing Malta as a substitute against England in November 2023 before going on to be named League Two player of the year in 2024 after breaking a record shared by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne with 24 assists.”I’d like…
Ruben Love is “absolutely” the player Dave Rennie should pick at fly-half for his first Test in charge, according to All Blacks legend Christian Cullen. The 25-year-old has impressed in the number 10 jersey for the Hurricanes in 2026, with the Wellington outfit residing at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table. Their attack has been outstanding throughout the campaign and Love has been the architect in the pivot position. Although experienced and proven Test operators Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett will also be in contention when they begin the Nations Championship, Cullen wants to see the rising star…
The passing of ‘Golden Boy’ Jerry Grey. It was announced by the Cauliflower Alley Club that former pro wrestler ‘Golden Boy’ Jerry Grey passed away at the age of 62. “Today, I lost more than a friend… I lost a brother. Please join the Cauliflower Alley Club and I as we remember a dear friend, Jerry Grey, whos passed away at the age of 62. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends, rest easy old friend.” Today, I lost more than a friend… I lost a brother. Please join the Cauliflower Alley Club and I as we…