Northampton Saints showed why they are top of the Gallagher Premiership table, producing a special performance to beat champions Saracens 41-30. Phil Dowson’s men bounced back in brilliant style from their defeat at Bristol Bears, scoring five tries in a sensational showing on Good Friday. The Saints flew into a 17-0 lead thanks to early scores … Read more
John Mitchell has made seven changes to the Red Roses side to face Wales in Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations, with centre Helena Rowland ruled out. Rowland started the 48-0 win over Italy in Parma, completing the game after a leg knock during the Test, but is not fit enough to be involved … Read more
Saracens thrashed Harlequins, beating their London rivals 52-7 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Saracens were as rampant as Quins were rudderless, with tries from Alex Lewington, Theo Dan and two from Sean Maitland giving the hosts an unassailable half-time lead. Dan crossed again at the start of the second period before a consolation try from … Read more
CAIRO — The European Union on Sunday announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt amid concerns that economic pressure and conflicts and chaos in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal is scheduled to be signed during a visit by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and the … Read more
Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine got support from The Idea of You producer Gabrielle Union at the premiere of their new movie during the SXSW Conference & Festival on Saturday (March 16) in Austin, Texas. The movie centers on Anne and Nicholas‘ relationship after they meet in Coachella and fall in love despite an age … Read more
Australia international Kurtley Beale played his first match in more than 14 months in Brisbane on Saturday, returning to the field in the Australian Club Championship a month after being found not guilty of rape by a Sydney court. Beale was suspended from all rugby after his arrest in December 2022 and the case cost … Read more
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive arm on Friday proposed sacrificing even more climate and environmental measures in the bloc’s latest set of concessions to farmers apparently bent on continuing disruptive tractor protests until the June EU elections. Angering environmentalists across the 27 nations, the Commission proposed to further loosen rules imposed on agriculture which … Read more
Manu Tuilagi has declined to reveal his plans for next season amid expectation that Saturday’s Six Nations clash with France could be his final game for England. Tuilagi has held talks with Top 14 clubs Montpellier and Bayonne in a move that would make the 32-year-old unavailable for Test selection by Steve Borthwick. It has … Read more
Double Rugby World Cup winning skipper Siya Kolisi may not be retained as South Africa captain, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday. Erasmus stepped down from his role as director of rugby to return as head coach of the Springboks as they move towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, and has hinted … Read more
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have arrived to the 96th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The power couple oozed glamour, with Wade hitting the red carpet in a white tuxedo jacket with black trim that paired nicely with his dark slacks and bowtie. As for Union, she looked incredible in a silver strapless peplum … Read more