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Rugby-Dempsey back to training with Scotland ahead of key Six Nations clash
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (255+ words) March 1 (Reuters) - Scotland loose "forward Jack Dempsey could be back in Six Nations "action this weekend much quicker than anticipated after injury left "his chances of playing in the rest of this year's competition in doubt. Dempsey suffered a bicep…...
Man killed after losing control of van, crashing into tree in Bintulu
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (13+ words) Man killed after losing control of van, crashing into tree in Bintulu'The Star...
Rugby-Six Nations breaks for a week but tantalising conclusion lies ahead
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (510+ words) LILLE, France, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The Six Nations pauses "for a week's break with France firmly in first place but with the tantalising prospect of Scotland or Ireland still "able to launch a challenge, even after an early stumble. France were…...
Rugby-France stay in Six Nations charge with win over Italy
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (142+ words) VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France, "Feb 22 (Reuters) - France scored three "tries in the opening 30 "minutes before going on to record a comfortable 33-8 victory over Italy on "Sunday and keep up "their winning run "in this year's Six Nations. France lead "the "standings with…...
Rugby-Scotland trio are injury doubts for Six Nations trip to Wales
1+ week, 5+ day ago (239+ words) EDINBURGH, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Scotland "flanker Jamie Ritchie faces a lengthy spell on "the sidelines after breaking a shin bone in his "country's Six Nations victory over England at the weekend, French media reported. Ritchie scored a try as Scotland rushed…...
Cricket-Banton blitz lifts England past Scotland in T20 World Cup
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (322+ words) KOLKATA, Feb 14 (Reuters) - England beat "Scotland by five wickets in the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday "to move up to second in Group C thanks to Tom "Banton's unbeaten half-century at Eden Gardens. Chasing 153 for victory, Banton's 63 off 41 deliveries guided England…...
Rugby-Highlanders lose All Blacks lock Holland for Super Rugby season
2+ week, 3+ day ago (177+ words) MELBOURNE, Feb "12 (Reuters) - New Zealand lock "Fabian Holland has been "ruled out of the Super Rugby season and the inaugural Nations "Championship tests against France, "Italy and "Ireland after dislocating his shoulder in "last "week's pre-season win over Moana Pasifika....
Rugby-Capuozzo back for Italy against Ireland but Brex misses out
2+ week, 4+ day ago (223+ words) ROME, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Italy "have been handed a boost with the return "to their squad of fullback Ange Capuozzo as "they prepare to take on Ireland in the Six Nations but must do without Nacho Brex in the midfield, team…...
Rugby-Six Nations start gives Italy boost but they seek to temper expectations
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (379+ words) Sunday, 08 Feb 2026 Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Italy's Andrea Zambonin in action REUTERS/Remo Casilli ROME, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Italy's positive "start to their Six Nations campaign offers them a chance to exceed…...
Rugby-Townsend defends Scotland players following 18-15 loss in Italy
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (427+ words) Sunday, 08 Feb 2026 Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Remo Casilli ROME, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Scotland coach Gregor "Townsend is braced for…...