Conor Murray named as surprise choice to replace Alun Wyn Jones as Lions captain after the Welsh lock was ruled out of South Africa series with a dislocated shoulder Alun Wyn Jones dislocated his shoulder in the Lions’ victory over Japan The Wales lock has subsequently been ruled out of the South Africa series Conor Murray … Read more
Germany have already taken a swipe at England ahead of their Euro 2020 showdown next week, posting ‘It’s coming home’ after securing their place in the last 16 of the tournament on Wednesday night. The two old foes will meet at Wembley on Tuesday after England secured top spot in Group D with their win … Read more
Diamonds aren’t forever: Gems that sparked diamond-rush in South Africa turn out to be quartz Thousands rushed to a hillside after a cattle herder thought he found diamonds Government sent geoscientists and mining experts to collect testing samples Initial findings show the gemstones are quartz, an inexpensive mineral By Jack Newman For Mailonline and Afp Published: … Read more
Prince Albert of Monaco has appeared without his wife Princess Charlene once again as he attended a rugby match with their children today. The royal was joined by the couple’s six-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Hereditary Prince Jacques to watch the World Rugby Sevens in Monaco – while Charlene is believed to still be in South Africa on … Read more
Lions go for a dip! Warren Gatland’s squad enjoy a recovery session at West Park Bathing Pool in Jersey as preparations continue for their first warm-up game against Japan on June 26 at Murrayfield The British and Irish Lions enjoyed a recovery session at West Park Bathing Pool in Jersey on Wednesday Veteran scrum-half Conor … Read more
Sam Simmonds deals British and Irish Lions an injury scare after Chiefs No 8 limps off in Exeter’s thrilling 29-26 Premiership victory over Northampton Sam Simmonds limped off during Exeter’s thrilling 29-26 win vs Northampton The Chiefs number eight went off in the second half and had ice applied to ankle It could be a … Read more
Kyle Sinckler handed shock Lions call-up following injury to Andrew Porter as coach Warren Gatland reaches out to in-form Bristol Bears star By Nik Simon for MailOnline Published: 10:50 BST, 6 June 2021 | Updated: 11:09 BST, 6 June 2021 England prop Kyle Sinckler has been handed a shock Lions call-up for next month’s tour … Read more
South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus heaps praise on Sale Sharks after the Springboks select five players from the Premiership club to represent them against the Lions The Springboks have called up Coenie Oosthuizen and Lood de Jager They have also selected Dan du Preez, Jean-Luc du Preez and Faf de Klerk The five … Read more
The moment an enraged elephant charges at a truck, rips off its bonnet and pushes the 2.5-tonne vehicle backwards while terrified driver cowers inside in South Africa Norman Nukeri had been travelling to client’s lodge in Hoedspruit, South Africa He stopped his Toyota to allow a family of elephants to cross dirt track ahead One … Read more
Prince Albert II of Monaco took his children for a fun day out at the Oceanographic Museum today – after Princess Charlene was unable to return home from South Africa trip due to infection. Princess Gabriella, six, and her twin brother Prince Jacques stole the show as they gave each other a heartwarming hug as they … Read more