Australian Eddie Jones has been confirmed as England’s first foreign rugby union head coach. The 55-year-old has signed a four-year contract, starting in December, to succeed Stuart Lancaster who left the post last week following England’s disastrous World Cup campaign on home soil. Jones guided Japan to three wins at the World Cup, including a historic victory over South Africa. The Rugby Football Union has had to get Cape Town-based Stormers to release Jones from his contract.
F1's Bahrain and Saudi races set to be cancelled amid ongoing regional tensions
Formula One's Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are set to be cancelled over the weekend due to the ongoing regional tensions.
Georgia caught in doping scandal as players allegedly swapped urine samples
Six Georgia rugby players and a team official have committed anti-doping rule violations, the World Anti-Doping Agency and World Rugby said on Friday after an investigation uncovered a scheme involving alleged sample substitution and advance warnings of drug tests.
F1 leader Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race
Formula One championship leader George Russell put Mercedes on pole position for the first sprint race of the season in China on Friday in a provisional front row lockout with teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Everton's Moyes defends 'brilliant' Arsenal amid criticism of their playing style
Everton manager David Moyes came to counterpart Mikel Arteta's defence on Friday, hitting back at suggestions that Arsenal's physical approach and set-piece prowess present problems and saying it would be boring if every team played the same way.
Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semi-final, Sabalenka advances
World number one Carlos Alcaraz charged past Cameron Norrie 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to set up an Indian Wells semi-final against Daniil Medvedev after the Russian ended defending champion Jack Draper's run 6-1 7-5.
