All Blacks star Dan Carter has been named player of the year at World Rugby's annual awards ceremony. Following their march to the World Cup final, Australia chief Michael Cheika won coach of the year – even though they lost 34-17 against New Zealand Japan will host the next tournament and were given the award for best World Cup match after their nail-biting opening win against South Africa. And the top referee award went to Welshman Nigel Owens who officiated at Saturday's final at Twickenham.
Punjab slip from top spot after loss to Hyderabad
Punjab Kings had hoped to tighten their grip on top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday but a succession of dropped catches saw them fall to a third straight defeat and allowed Sunrisers Hyderabad to climb above them.
Al Ain defeat Sharjah, clinch ADNOC Pro League title
Al Ain have been officially crowned champions of the ADNOC Pro League for the current season after defeating Sharjah 5-0 in their 24th-round match played on Wednesday at the Sharjah Stadium.
Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match
Leading Irish footballers have joined with celebrities in a campaign urging the Republic of Ireland to boycott a UEFA Nations League match against Israel later this year.
Dubai Basketball defeat Spartak in Adriatic League quarter-final
Dubai Basketball has opened its campaign in the quarter-finals of the Adriatic Basketball Association League for the 2025-2026 season with a commanding 102-74 victory over Serbia’s Spartak Office Shoes in a match held on Wednesday in Sarajevo.
PSG hold Bayern to reach second straight Champions League final
Holders Paris St Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a 6-5 aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was far more cagier than their goal-laden first encounter.
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