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Ex-Wales flanker Popham wants his day in court with rugby authorities
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» PARIS — Alix Popham, one of hundreds of former rugby players to bring a lawsuit against the sport's authorities for head injuries, said he wants his day in court so he can look in the face some of the officials "who are part of the reason why we are in the mess we are in."
NZ teen dies after taking part in rugby-inspired craze
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» SYDNEY - A teenager has died in New Zealand after taking part in a rugby-inspired craze in which participants sprint into each other head-on with no protective gear, police said Tuesday.
'Super March' tourism campaign paints 'promising' picture for Hong Kong economy
Published on 28/04/2025
» The success of mega-events under Hong Kong's "Super March" tourism campaign paints a "promising" picture of the city's economic future, a leading business insights provider has said, adding that Art Basel had brought in the wealthiest visitors under the drive at an average monthly income of about HK$44,000 (191,000 baht).
Can Europe's richest family turn Paris into a city of football rivals?
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» PARIS - Paris has everything — stunning architecture and arguably the best food and fashion in the world. But the French capital lacks one essential element of a modern metropolis: it has no football rivalry.
Coldplay creates B5bn for Hong Kong, helps build 'entire city brand'
Published on 22/04/2025
» For Jay Dela Cruz Ingles Jr, a 27-year-old Geodetic engineer from the Philippines, his family members were not just impressed by British rock band Coldplay's concerts in Hong Kong, they were also wowed by the new Kai Tak Stadium.
Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs poaching young talent
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia has complained to World Rugby about cashed-up French clubs "poaching" teenage talent, with chairman Daniel Herbert urging the global governing body to beef up its rules.
France seen as having ‘great chance’ against All Blacks in July
AFP, Published on 08/04/2025
» PARIS - Former New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden believes France will pose a serious threat to the All Blacks in July despite sending a depleted outfit on this year’s three-Test tour.
Hong Kong Sevens settles into new home
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» HONG KONG — The famously raucous Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament opens on Friday in a big test for the shiny new stadium at the heart of a major US$3.85-billion sports park in the southern Chinese city.
Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
AFP, Published on 20/03/2025
» LONDON - Flamboyant former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has died aged 76 after battling an "aggressive form of prostate cancer", his family announced on Thursday.
Ireland eye unlikely Six Nations title against uncertain Italy
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» MILAN — Ireland have a glimmer of hope that they can retain their Six Nations crown on Saturday when they take on Italy in Rome, looking to bounce back from a painful defeat to title favourites France.