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Depleted Wales are handed further injury headache with Liam Wiliams and Ellis Jenkins both doubts ahead of first autumn international clash with the All Blacks
25/10/21 12:53
Liam Williams and Ellis Jenkins are fitness doubts ahead of Wales' All Blacks match this Saturday, further reducing Wayne Pivac's resources. Already without the seven he picked who play in the English Premiership - blocked as this match is being played outside the Test window - as well as the likes of injured Justin Tipuric, George North and Josh Navidi, Wales are down to the bare bones. Lion Williams recently had his appendix removed, so is unlikely to play New Zealand this Saturday....read
'With the biggest challenge comes the biggest rewards': Wales CAN upset the All Blacks next weekend despite being without a host of key players, insists wing Josh Adams
21/10/21 15:46Wayne Pivac's men are shorn of top talent due to injuries and unavailability - with English-based players frozen out as the New Zealand game is being played outside the Test window.Australia 21-38 New Zealand: The All Blacks complete a Bledisloe Cup whitewash to maintain an impressive start to the defence of their Rugby Championship title as David Havili scores two tries
05/09/21 11:13David Havili scored two tries as New Zealand crossed the whitewash six times and showed their character after being down to 14 men for 20 minutes when Barrett was dismissed.New Zealand hooker Codie Taylor scores two tries as the All Blacks overcome Australia 57-22 to kickstart their Rugby Championship campaign and retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 19th straight season
14/08/21 09:48Rieko Ioane, Brodie Retallick, Ardie Savea, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan and David Havili also crossed as the hosts earned a bonus point.Lions hierarchy want Warren Gatland to remain in charge for 2025 tour of Australia despite series defeat against South Africa with chairman Jason Leonard saying: 'He bleeds Lions'
08/08/21 21:30CHRIS FOY: Having presided over a series victory in Australia in 2013 and a draw against the All Blacks in 2017, this was a comedown for Gatland at the end of his third stint as head coach.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Lions can roar to glory if they just speed it up! Tap penalties, quick lineouts and getting the X-factor stars on early should all mean the Springboks are beaten in a series decider made for champions
06/08/21 21:31SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: South Africa start as favourites but make no mistake, the Lions can still win in Cape Town and take the series. It will need a Herculean effort, but victory can be theirs.All Blacks coach Ian Foster scathingly criticises the Lions series in South Africa for being too cautious, saying the clashes 'put me to sleep' and branding the two-hour second Test in Cape Town as a 'slugfest'
02/08/21 21:31Foster took aim at Saturday's second Test, which he branded a two-hour 'slugfest' dominated by kicking contests. He believes that the series is now too cautious.Swashbuckling Fiji Rugby Sevens team has had to contend with Covid-19 and a devastating cyclone in the past year... but the reigning Olympic champions have improved since Rio and will take some stopping after easing into Tokyo 2020 semi-finals
27/07/21 12:20IAN HERBERT IN TOKYO: Their Pacific Island nation has had a brutal reckoning with Covid and a devastating cyclone in the past year and the team in some ways have held things together for Fiji.Maro Itoje delivered yet again when it mattered most with a tour de FORCE against the Springboks... the England forward is now set for a place in the pantheon among the greatest Lions of all time
25/07/21 21:30CHRIS FOY IN CAPE TOWN: Itoje rose to the occasion, just as he did in 2017. Then, he was man of the match as the Lions became the first team for eight years to beat the All Blacks on their turf.Star players denied a chance to play for Australia and New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup may turn out for other countries, while the players' union insists those wanting to compete have not been listened to
23/07/21 12:28Kangaroo's coach Mal Meninga says he would support any player who chose to play for another country at the Rugby League World Cup, after Australia and New Zealand withdrew.Rugby League World Cup in England is in doubt after key sides Australia and New Zealand pulled out over handling of Covid pandemic as organisers blast 'selfish, parochial and cowardly decision'
22/07/21 07:04NZRL chief Greg Peters cited 'stark differences' between the management of the pandemic in the UK and Australasia and said it was 'simply too unsafe' for the teams to take part in the tournament.The Lion King! Warren Gatland on having 'unfinished business' with his squad ahead of their South Africa tour, why the team needs to be 'protected' as a rugby symbol and how he still gets pre-match nerves
02/07/21 21:54INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: Why after four Lions tours, three unbeaten as the head coach, did Warren Gatland come back for more this year? 'Unfinished business' is the answer.'I think when you have belief, you're going to conquer the world': Doddie Weir sends motivational message to Lions ahead of South Africa tour as he channels the immense fighting spirit in his battle with MND into Warren Gatland's squad
20/06/21 09:41Starting with the opening match of the tour against Japan at BT Murrayfield next Saturday, he will be cheering on the Lions again, this time from his home in the Scottish Borders.Two-time World Cup-winning All Blacks great Kieran Read retires from rugby at the age of 35 following end-of-season semi-final defeat with his Japanese side Verblitz
16/05/21 11:50Former New Zealand captain Kieran Read retired from rugby after his team Toyota Verblitz's season ended following Saturday's semi-final loss to Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's Top League.No extra time for Lions as tour chiefs resist calls for sudden death period or penalty shootout in South Africa despite New Zealand series ending in stalemate in 2017
13/05/21 21:30EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: The Lions series in South Africa could end in a stalemate, just like the anti-climactic New Zealand tour four years ago, with no extra-time decider built in.The Lions go for force and flair to take on the Boks.... Warren Gatland picks a mix of muscle men and a few free spirits for the Test series against world champions South Africa
06/05/21 21:31CHRIS FOY: The Lions know they cannot be a one-dimensional threat in South Africa, so when it came to some of the close calls, the coaches went for flair as well as force, and pace as well as power.New Zealand legend Sean Fitzpatrick backs 'phenomenal' Alun Wyn Jones to lead the Lions over Maro Itoje, weighs in on Warren Gatland's No 10 selection headache and warns of a 'pounding' from South Africa this summer
04/05/21 17:20EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IEUAN IVETT: 'He's just a classic leader of men, isn't he?', says New Zealand legend Sean Fitzpatrick as he endorses his captaincy choice to lead the Lions.STEVE DIAMOND: I've got no issue with Eddie Jones's trip to Japan... but where are the anonymous RFU review panel to come out and defend him? It smacks of an organisation that's stuck in time
02/05/21 07:56STEVE DIAMOND: Experiencing other environments is the best thing an international coach can do. New Zealand have been sending coaches around the world for the 25 years.Eddie Jones' controversial consultancy role with Japanese side Suntory is defended by the club's coach, who insists it's 'RIDICULOUS ' to suggest the England boss isn't loyal despite sharing 'golden' information with All Blacks star Beauden Barrett
29/04/21 07:14EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: The England head coach has faced criticism for speaking with Barrett during a recent trip as part of his role with Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath.England scrum-half Ben Youngs wants 'consistency' against Ireland, stating Eddie Jones' side now have a 'really good blueprint' after Six Nations win over France which moved them up to No 3 in the World Rugby Rankings
15/03/21 22:36England climbed back up to third in the World Rugby rankings on Monday following the dazzling win over France on Saturday which they hope will serve as their attacking template.NIGEL OWENS: England's victory over France was the best I've seen them play since the World Cup while bringing their penalty count down to 12 will please them but they still have room to improve
13/03/21 22:32NIGEL OWENS: Even though France scored early, England looked like they were enjoying themselves on the field. If they continue to play like this they will get back to winning games regularly.New Zealand icon Dan Carter insists an All Blacks coaching role is off the table after retirement... but insists 'I won't rule it out in the future'
20/02/21 23:09All Blacks legend Dan Carter has ruled out an immediate move into coaching after announcing his retirement.Carter announced that he was closing the curtains on his iconic playing career.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: How Dan Carter tamed my Lions and was the best ever... he was a nerveless goalkicker but also a devastating strike-runner and try-scorer with the speed of a Test wing - the best attacking 10 I ever saw
20/02/21 06:00SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Dan Carter announced himself as a truly world-class talent during the Lions tour of 2005 when he starred in the first two Tests.Jonny Wilkinson was someone I really looked up to, I was gutted I never played with Jonah Lomu and thankfully I was never on the opposite side to Richie McCaw... Dan Carter's top 5 players after hanging up his boots
20/02/21 06:00The All Blacks legend is widely regarded as the best No 10 of all time after winning a Lions series, two World Cups and becoming the highest points-scorer in Test rugby. Here, he picks out his top five players...EXCLUSIVE: Dan Carter retires! All Blacks legend reflects on World Cup glory, destroying the Lions... and being an underwear model - as he admits: 'My last match was in front of 300 people at my local club... it was the perfect way to finish'
20/02/21 06:00EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Dan Carter has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. The All Blacks legend is widely regarded as the best No 10 of all time.'That's all it was. Excitement': Owen Farrell finally explains his famous reaction to New Zealand's Haka during the 2019 World Cup semi-finals, as he says he thrives under the pressure of performing on the big occasion
10/02/21 00:01Owen Farrell has revealed it was the swell of excitement coursing through him that prompted his famous 'smirk' during the New Zealand Haka at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My first England try was a fantastic moment and my only regret is that I didn't celebrate properly... I wish I had taken my shirt off and run around the pitch in a wild celebration like Ryan Giggs
02/02/21 22:31INSIGHT BY SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It was a fantastic moment and my only regret is that I didn't celebrate properly. I wish I had taken my shirt off and run around the pitch like Ryan Giggs.John Mitchell targets World Cup glory with England after signing new deal to stay on as Eddie Jones' No 2 - having missed out in 2003 after leaving Sir Clive Woodward's coaching team to move back home to New Zealand
02/02/21 22:31The Kiwi prematurely ended his previous stint in the set-up under Sir Clive Woodward and was soon in charge of the All Blacks, meaning he missed out on the 2003 triumph.Eddie Jones 'wasn't disappointed' after predicting a reunion with Japan at the 2023 World Cup but England coach warns 'they'll be desperate to beat us'
14/12/20 22:30Eddie Jones was in Tokyo on Tuesday when he discovered that his hunch was right. The national coach claimed to have predicted the prospect of his current team taking on his previous one.BREAKING NEWS: England are put in dream pool for 2023 Rugby World Cup with Japan and Argentina, but Ireland and Scotland BOTH face South Africa and hosts France draw New Zealand
14/12/20 12:33Eddie Jones' sidewere handed a dream draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, paired with Japan and Argentina as hosts France will face the All Blacks. South Africa will face Scotland and Ireland.New Zealand are crowned as Tri-Nations champions after Australia and Argentina play out another draw which saw Wallabies' Reece Hodge miss ANOTHER late penalty at the death
05/12/20 15:33The All Blacks emerged victorious despite two defeats in four matches during the tournament as Hodge missed a match-winning kick for the second straight match against the Pumas.Eddie Jones urges rugby to embrace diversity after Pablo Matera was stripped of the Argentina captaincy following emergence of old racist tweets
01/12/20 22:30Just weeks after beating the All Blacks, Pablo Matera, 27, was suspended along with second row Guido Petti and hooker Santiago Socino for the historical posts on social media.Pablo Matera is stripped of Argentina's rugby captaincy and suspended along with two other players after old racist tweets emerge... including one declaring it was a 'nice morning to go out in the car and RUN OVER blacks'
01/12/20 08:58Just weeks after leading the Pumas to their first win over the mighty All Blacks, the ARU revoked Matera's captaincy and suspended him, along with Guido Petti and replacement hooker Santiago Socino.All Blacks pay tribute to Argentina legend Diego Maradona as captain Sam Cane lays down New Zealand rugby jersey with football icon's name and No 10 on halfway line before Haka... but Pumas are unable to repeat historic win as they lose 38-0
28/11/20 11:41Los Pumas were undoubtedly touched and the gesture also drew the rapturous applause from the crowd that had come to watch the match at the McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia.Command and control: Brutal England show Ireland that defence is the best form of attack as Eddie Jones' men dominate in defensive masterclass to top Autumn Nations Cup group
22/11/20 22:30This was an epic, heroic defensive masterpiece. England's leading hit-men described it as 'infectious' and the performance was reminiscent of the historic triumph over the All Blacks last year.Pressure mounting on New Zealand head coach Ian Foster as All Blacks drop to third in the world rankings below England after shock defeat by Argentina
15/11/20 22:27New Zealand will drop below England into third place when the World Rugby rankings update on Monday after their shock defeat at the hands of Argentina in Sydney on Saturday.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Argentina's historic victory against New Zealand summed up why we all love sport... this was a moment for all fans to treasure
15/11/20 22:25SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The rugby story of the weekend, probably of the year, was Argentina's historic first win over the All Blacks after 33 failed attempts since 1976.'We certainly didn't underestimate them': New Zealand head coach Ian Foster insists they were focused ahead of first-ever defeat by Argentina in 30 attempts as All Black lose back-to-back tests for first time in NINE years
14/11/20 12:30After last week's 24-22 loss to Australia in the Tri-Nations, Foster had put out his first choice side for a contest against an Argentina side who had not played a test in more than a year.30th time lucky! Argentina STUN New Zealand to earn their first ever win over the fearsome All Blacks, who have now lost TWO in a row for the first time since 2011
14/11/20 08:34Nicolas Sanchez scored all of Argentina's points with a try, six penalties and a conversion, and the Pumas held off a fierce late onslaught from the All Blacks to secure famous win.Australia 24-22 New Zealand: Taniela Tupou scores crucial late try as Wallabies get their revenge on the All Blacks following TWO red cards in the first half
07/11/20 11:03AUSTRALIA 24-22 NEW ZEALAND: Australia held on for a nerve-jangling 24-22 win over New Zealand in Brisbane on Saturday in a spiteful Tri-Nations clash that featured two red cards.Australia 5-43 New Zealand: All Blacks thump inexperienced Wallabies side to claim Bledisloe Cup for an 18th consecutive year as Richie Mo'unga puts on dazzling individual display in Sydney
31/10/20 11:30AUSTRALIA 5-42 NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand served up a Halloween nightmare for an inexperienced Wallabies side by romping to a record 43-5 victory in the Tri-Nations opener.CHRIS FOY: All Blacks need to lose superiority complex at a time when rugby needs unity and co-operation... as Super Rugby faces a removal of weak links
19/07/20 21:30WORLD OF RUGBY: At a time when the game needs unity and co-operation, New Zealand have brandished a smug superiority complex in the face of struggling neighbours.EXCLUSIVE: New Zealand superstar Beauden Barrett agrees eye-watering £780,000 deal to join Japanese team Suntory Sungoliath on one-year contract
02/07/20 12:04EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: All Blacks superstar Beauden Barrett has agreed a multi-million dollar move to Suntory Sungoliath as the exodus of players to Japan continues.Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's success is inspired by the ALL BLACKS as Reds boss reveals rugby documentary he watched while at Mainz had a huge influence on his coaching career... and he still quotes it now
01/07/20 21:30Klopp's respect for New Zealand's all-conquering side dates back to 2001 when he had just started out as a manager at Mainz. He watched a documentary and was so moved by what he saw.RFU aiming for 40,000 fans in Twickenham for England's November internationals... with social distancing rules altered from two metres to one metre
07/06/20 15:11Elite sport in England was given the green light to return, but without spectators in attendance. However, RFU chief Bill Sweeney believes fans will be allowed to attend matches by November.New Zealand legend Dan Carter makes shock Super Rugby comeback as two-time World Cup winner signs for the Auckland Blues at the age of 38
04/06/20 07:11Carter, a three-time world player of the year, has been a free agent since returning to New Zealand in March from Japan, where the Covid-19 shutdown ended his stint with Kobe Steelers.REVEALED: All Blacks set for Twickenham treble as part of England's route to 2023 World Cup
07/05/20 21:06EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: As agreed long before coronavirus shut down the sport, the idea next summer is that England will tour the USA and Canada while the Lions are in South Africa.Rugby set for spectacular return in New Zealand with bespoke 10-week 'Super Rugby Aotearoa' tournament in mid-June - including Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders - when coronavirus lockdown restrictions ease
07/05/20 07:30Professional rugby and netball are close to returning to action in New Zealand after the government unveiled its rules for sport when the country next eases its coronavirus restrictions.Player exodus to begin after England fly-half Freddie Burns seals move to Japan's Toyota Shokki Shuttles
01/05/20 22:19A player exodus from Britain to Japan is in prospect, after former England fly-half Freddie Burns announced a move to the Far East and other high-profile names are set to follow him.New Zealand's All Blacks preparing for no more rugby THIS YEAR due to the coronavirus outbreak as they accept 50 per cent pay freeze
16/04/20 07:34After the coronavirus pandemic shut down global sport, New Zealand Rugby and the players' association agreed to put on hold £12mi, or 50 per cent of the year's remaining forecast spend.British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland suggests home All Blacks 'decider' as warm-up match for 2021 tour of South Africa
07/04/20 19:56Warren Gatland has floated the idea of the Lions facing a home 'decider' against the All Blacks next June, before setting off to South Africa for their eight-match 2021 tour.British and Irish Lions could play £5m one-off clash against the All Blacks 'to decide drawn 2017 series' and pour cash back into rugby after coronavirus losses
07/04/20 14:52The Lions, coached by Warren Gatland, tour South Africa next year with three Test matches against the Springboks in 2021. Gatland's Lions drew the series in New Zealand three years ago.England will have to wait until next month to find out if summer tour of Japan will be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
24/03/20 12:45Leading officials staged a conference call on Monday night to address urgent issues arising from the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak. England are due to fly to Japan in late June.Josh Navidi backed to leave England blue at Twickenham as the No 8 is fit to start in Wales' Six Nations clash after suffering from hamstring trouble
06/03/20 23:44Josh Navidi once turned All Blacks heads and has now been backed to leave England blue too at Twickenham. He had hamstring trouble but is now fit to start on Saturday.'He plays well in big games': Wales coach Wayne Pivac backs Josh Navidi to shine against England
05/03/20 22:32Navidi had hamstring trouble but is now fit to start against England, as is Liam Williams who as Sportsmail reported on Thursday is thrown straight into the team after a four-month injury lay-off.Give us the All Black magic! England must hit the Irish with the same intensity of the World Cup semi-final
21/02/20 22:01CHRIS FOY: England believe they are ready to reach the same performance heights on Sunday against Ireland as they did in Yokohama last November when they dismantled the All Blacks.It's Farrell v Farrell as father Andy goes head to head with son Owen in England's Six Nations clash against Ireland... spare a thought for mum!
15/02/20 22:13Back in Tokyo during the Rugby World Cup, Andy Farrell spent a week trying to act like a normal dad. After Ireland were knocked out in the quarter-finals, he made a reservation for dinner with his wife.Triple threat: Rejuvenated Ireland have brushed off World Cup woes and head to Twickenham aiming for clean sweep of home nations
10/02/20 01:00Ireland are desperate to show green shoots of recovery after a harrowing World Cup under Joe Schmidt. Sportsmail analyses their threats, and what has changed under new coach Andy Farrell.'He's made for this level': Caelan Doris backed for breakout in Six Nations debut by Simon Easterby as Ireland turn to rookie to tame Scotland
31/01/20 22:34Caelan Doris has been backed to make a huge impact for Ireland on his Six Nations debut against Scotland on Saturday, with assistant coach Simon Easterby saying the No 8 is 'made for this level'.MARTIN SAMUEL: Why future of Eddie Jones as England head coach is the real elephant in the room ahead of the Six Nations
30/01/20 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: The last team to win the Six Nations on the back of a losing Rugby World Cup final was - oh wait, sorry, there isn't one.Nathan Lyon's bungled run-out, a howler from Adrian and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's one-yard miss... the most memorable (and ridiculous) sporting gaffes of 2019
01/01/20 11:23While 2019 has proved to be one of the finest years of sporting achievement in living memory, it has also provided a few less stellar moments on and off the field.Jessica Ennis and Co on Super Saturday or England's champagne super over? Liverpool and Tottenham invading Madrid or Chelsea in Munich? It's 2019 v 2012 for the best sporting year... which one comes out on top?
31/12/19 09:35KIERAN JACKSON: As we enter a new decade, does 2019 take the crown of 'British best' in the 21st century so far? 2012, and the rip-roaring stories that accompanied the Olympics would say otherwise.Kamikaze Kids set for on-field reunion as Bath host Sale with Sam Underhill and Tom Curry to take centre stage after starring at Rugby World Cup
27/12/19 22:34EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER AND NIK SIMON: The Kamikaze Kids Tom Curry and Sam Underhill were partners in crime for England in Japan, but will now be on opposite sides.From Andy Murray's tearful 'farewell', to Tiger Woods' emotional Masters comeback and Ben Stokes' redemptive Headingley heroics... the best pictures from an extraordinary year of sport in 2019
25/12/19 15:37From the moment Andy Murray announced his premature 'retirement' from tennis in early January, it has proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions in the sporting world throughout 2019.The day the All Blacks lost their aura: This semi-final result captivated a nation and shocked the world... and it all started by England staring down the haka after Eddie Jones accused New Zealand of spying
18/12/19 22:30In the third part of our series looking at the greatest moments of a the year, we reflect on arguably England's finest-ever performance - the World Cup semi-final win against the All Blacks...The Ian Wooldridge Award: Sportsmail reporters give their picks for annual prize... but decision is up to you
06/12/19 22:27Established in honour of Sportsmail legend Ian Wooldridge, who died in 2007, this annual award is voted for by you. Last year the winner was Sir Alastair Cook.Jamie Joseph drops out of race to be next All Blacks coach as he signs four-year deal to stay in Japan after Rugby World Cup heroics
18/11/19 09:25Jamie Joseph guided Japan to the quarterfinals of the recent Rugby World Cup, which made him a favorite among a field of 26 candidates to take over from Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach.'His mind is off it and I think he's pretty happy with what's going to be in his bank account': Stuart Hogg says Sonny Bill Williams did not care enough about New Zealand's semi-final loss to England after claiming he got over it in 'five to ten minutes'
18/11/19 00:32Hogg said he would be 'very annoyed' if one of his Scotland team-mates was so quick to move on from their own exit at this year's showpiece in Japan.Manu Tuilagi is lined up for money-spinning move to the Super League as Toronto Wolfpack's coach confirms shock talks are underway for the maverick England centre
16/11/19 22:30A shock move for Manu Tuilagi to the Super League with Toronto Wolfpack looks to be on the cards as the Canadian club's coach confirms negotiations are taking place for the England star.Sonny Bill Williams says it took him just 'five to 10 minutes' to get over New Zealand's Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat by England after completing Toronto Wolfpack Super League move
14/11/19 22:45Sonny Bill Williams says it took him just 'five to 10 minutes' to get over the All Blacks' crushing rugby union World Cup semi-final defeat by England.All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams plotted his switch to rugby league and £2.6m move to Toronto Wolfpack the day after New Zealand's Rugby World Cup semi-final thrashing by England
14/11/19 13:01DANIEL MATTHEWS AT THE EMIRATES: Sonny Bill Williams has revealed he began plotting his record move to Toronto Wolfpack the day after the All Blacks' defeat by England.Eddie Jones admits not changing his England side for the World Cup final was a mistake and 'in hindsight I should have refreshed a little bit more'
12/11/19 13:52Eddie Jones has admitted that he made a mistake with his selection for the World Cup final. England coach responded to the19-7 semi-final victory over the All Blacks by naming an unchanged starting XV.'It was meant to be a semi-circle, not a V. The lads got confused!': England's Rugby World Cup stars tell Jonathan Ross they actually BUNGLED their haka response... and how Prince Harry cheered them up after defeat in the final
08/11/19 00:01England's infamous V-shape response to the All Blacks haka at the World Cup semi-final was actually a bungled attempt at forming a semi-circle, it has been revealed.Sonny Bill Williams puts Rugby World Cup disappointment with New Zealand behind him by signing for Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack on two-year contract worth over £5m
07/11/19 23:37The 34-year-old will be officially unveiled at a press conference at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium next Thursday and join up with his new team-mates after a period of rest and recovery.'All of them have been in our process, from time to time': New Zealand Rugby reveal they have written to 26 homegrown coaches to replace outgoing All Blacks boss Steve Hansen
06/11/19 06:56Current All Blacks assistant Ian Foster has thrown his hat into the ring for the top job and has received the support of full back Beauden Barrett. Steve Hansen stepped down after World Cup.All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams close to Rugby League switch with Toronto Wolfpack
05/11/19 12:41Toronto Wolfpack are closing in on the signing of the dual-code international, who played his last match for the All Blacks in the World Cup bronze medal win over Wales in Tokyo last Friday.England were blitzed by the Beast as Tendai Mtawarira led scrum rout for South Africa in Rugby World Cup final
03/11/19 22:33CHRIS FOY IN YOKOHAMA: This time, mercifully, there is no need for a witch hunt. All the indications are that there won't be regime change. But there must be probing questions.From England's epic semi-final win over New Zealand to Ireland's underwhelming quarter-final exit... Sportsmail reviews the highs and lows of the Rugby World Cup
03/11/19 22:30England beating the All Blacks 19-7 in that epic semi-final was awe-inspiring. It was a night when the stars aligned and history was made. Eddie Jones' side were imperiousCruel, fickle and cowardly, Arsenal supporters booing their captain is betraying what it means to be a fan
02/11/19 22:31OLIVER HOLT - MAIL ON SUNDAY CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Arsenal fans pay a lot of money to watch their team. We know this because some of them never stop talking about it.Emotional Steve Hansen struggles to hold back the tears in his final interview as All Blacks coach, as he bemoans 'one bad day' against England which cost New Zealand a shot at glory in the Rugby World Cup final
01/11/19 11:37Steve Hansen waved an emotional goodbye to New Zealand rugby as he signed off as All Blacks coach with victory over Wales in the bronze medal match on Friday.
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- The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
- Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
- Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
- Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
- Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
- Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
- Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
- The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
- Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
- Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
- Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
- 'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
- Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
- Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
- Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
- Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
- Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
- Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
- Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
- Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
- Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
- Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
- Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
- Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
- Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
- Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
- New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
- Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
- Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
- Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
- MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
- Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
- Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
- Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
- Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
- BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
- Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
- Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
- Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
- Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
- Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
- EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
- Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
- The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
- Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
- Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
- Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
- Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
- 'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
- French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
- Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
- Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
- Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
- Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
- West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
- Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
- Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
- Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
- Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
- Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
- Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
- Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
- EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
- She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
- Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
- 'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
- Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
- Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
- Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
- Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
- BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
- Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
- Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
- Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
- Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
- Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
- Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
- Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
- Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
- The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
- Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
- Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
- Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
- Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
- England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
- What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
- Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
- Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match