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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis

    Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis


    Harry Brook has scored 317 for England on the fourth day of the opening cricket test against Pakistan in Multan, helping the tourists to 823 for seven declared - the hosts are 152 for six at stumps, a deficit of 115.



    The West Indies have beaten Bangladesh by eight wickets, chasing 104 with 43 balls to spare at the T20 women's World Cup in Sharjah.



    Former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe claims the bond between current gaffer Stacey Jones and Shaun Johnson is the reason for the latter's return from retirement for the Pacific Championships during an injury crisis.



    Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson and his wife Sandra were airlifted to hospital earlier this week after a gas bottle explosion at a barbecue dinner which caused burns to both of their arms - they have since been discharged.



    Could Marcelo Montoya be departing the Warriors? Sydney's Daily Telegraph reports the winger is firming as the Canterbury Bulldogs preferred replacement for the outgoing Josh Addo-Carr.



    The roof panels over the home of baseball's Tampa Bay Rays have been ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton, with debris littering the field and seating areas - no injuries were reported among essential personnel at the venue.



    The America's Cup has been cited as the reason for a reduction in the fleet from 147 to a current 100 for this year's Auckland to Russell Coastal Classic sailing race at Labour weekend.



    The Black Ferns have made five changes to their starting side for their final WXV1 match against France on Sunday in Vancouver, notably at halfback, fullback, openside flanker and both props.



    TJ Perenara has been elevated to start for Wellington in the NPC quarter-finals, in what will be his final provincial rugby match in New Zealand - he was initially listed to play off the bench in tonight's match against Counties-Manukau.

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