England v Argentina preview: Why are the Pumas slight favourites in World Cup opener?

Juan Martin Gonzalez is one among our key gamers to observe as Argentina tackle England in Marseille Venue: Stade de Marseille Date: Saturday, 9 September Kick-off: 20:00 BST Protection: Take heed to dwell commentary on BBC Radio 5 Stay, BBC Sounds and on-line; observe textual content commentary on the BBC Sport web site and app. … Read more

BAL script ripped up as AS Douanes shock favourites Petro de Luanda to achieve closing

Might 24, 2023, 02:26 PM ET KIGALI, Rwanda — The Basketball Africa League scriptwriters added a plot twist late within the season, with pre-tournament favourites Petro de Luanda, who had been undefeated until this level, shedding 92-86 to AS Douanes within the semifinals. The Angolan giants, who had completed third within the first version and … Read more

Italy 20-34 Eire: Favourites maintain off spirited Azzurri to keep up Grand Slam push

Italy (17) 20 Tries: Varney, Bruno Cons: Garbisi 2 Pens: Garbisi 2 Eire (24) 34 Tries: Ryan, Keenan, Aki, Hansen 2 Cons: Byrne 3 Pen: Byrne Eire moved a step nearer to realising their Grand Slam dream regardless of an unconvincing show in Rome, as they held off a spirited Italy to assert a bonus-point … Read more

Six Nations 2023: France star Ntamack says Eire ‘comfortably favourites’

Romain Ntamack helped France clinch the Grand Slam final 12 months once they defeated Eire 30-24 in Paris France fly-half Romain Ntamack says Eire are “comfortably favourites” for Saturday’s predicted Six Nations title decider in Dublin. This weekend’s hosts prime the world rankings with Ntamack’s aspect, who received the Grand Slam in 2022, in second … Read more

Six Nations 2023: Favourites tag ‘would not hassle’ Eire gamers nowadays, says Paul O’Connell

O’Connell says Eire are snug with being the world’s top-ranked aspect Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Date: Saturday, 4 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMT Protection: Stay on BBC One, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 5 Sports activities Additional, the BBC Sport web site & app; stay textual content commentary on BBC Sport … Read more

Rugby World Cup: England can’t keep track of broken records

Claudia MacDonald scored four try in England’s first win England’s intense focus on their game meant that they did not know they had broken more records during their World Cup opener. Simon Middleton, the head coach, stated that “We’ll Take That” when he was told it was the most points scored and tries scored in … Read more

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand’s Ruby Tui challenges England

In June’s victory over Australia, Tui made her 15-aside Test debut. Host: New Zealand Dates: 8 October-12 Nov Coverage: Live BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and BBC Sounds commentary for every home nation match. Text commentaries for selected games are available on the BBC Sport website. Ruby Tui, a New Zealand icon, says she enjoys … Read more

Quarter-finals of the URC: Edinburgh Warriors and Glasgow Warriors must defeat favourites

Edinburgh beat Glasgow Warriors for seventh place, and a trip South Africa The odds against favourites Stormers and Leinster in Scotland’s United Rugby Championship must be overcome by Scotland’s two sides. Leinster were not only European Champions Cup finalists who lost, but they also topped URC tables to tie themselves against eighth-placed Glasgow. After finishing … Read more

Six Nations: Scotland’s troubles in England or the Twickenham win last year make them not favourites – Townsend

Captain Stuart Hogg (left), states that it is an exciting moment for the Scotland team Gregor Townsend insists that Scotland will not be fooled into believing they are favorites at home against England next month, following last year’s Twickenham victory. The head coach believes that the Six Nations experience has strengthened his team’s belief that … Read more