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Poker
Michael Ruane's anonymity was nice while it lasted

Michael Ruane has lived most of his life in poker obscurity, exactly how he wanted it. But those days are gone now that he's in the November Nine.
Poker
WSOP: 50-year-old Cliff Josephy highlights 2016 November Nine

Two-time World Series of Poker bracelet-winner Cliff Josephy is the chip leader of the 2016 WSOP main event, which reached its final table Monday.

Poker
Vojtech Ruzicka takes top stack into Day 7 of 2016 WSOP main event

Vojtech Ruzicka leads with 27 players left in the 2016 WSOP main event, with 50-year-old and two-time bracelet-winner Cliff Josephy just behind him.
Poker
WSOP: On the brink on Day 6 of the main event

Players near the bottom of the chip counts on Day 6 of the WSOP main event have a paradox -- they're still in, but their chances of advancing are slim.
Poker
WSOP: Jerry Wong holds lead with 80 left after Day 5 of main event

Jerry Wong is one of three players with at least 10 million chips going into Day 6 of the 2016 WSOP main event, but it's a tight race up top.

Rugby
Leadership key if young Blues are to succeed in Super Rugby

The Blues have the talent and an excellent coach in Tana Umaga, but they'll need strong leadership if they're to succeed in Super Rugby -- Craig Dowd writes.
Rugby
Punters rushing to back Jaguares for Super Rugby title

Clear outsiders before naming their squad, the Jaguares sat at $251 to take the title; but with the naming of 23 Pumas stars in their squad, they are now one of the most favoured teams.
Rugby
Greg Growden: Expanded Super Rugby a convoluted mess

Super Rugby enters its 21st season this week, but there is no reason to party as expansion has made the competition woefully lopsided, Greg Growden writes.
Rugby
Eddie Jones - Behind the iron mask of England's coach

Eddie Jones is set to shake up England, but how did an Aussie youngster who grew up loving cricket morph into the hardened leader the rugby world knows today?
Rugby
The wild and winding road that led John Mitchell to coach USA Eagles

We take a look back through John Mitchell's coaching career, beginning with that stint in charge of the All Blacks.

Rugby
England rack up half-century against Ireland

Ireland just did not allow England to run all over them for a record defeat at Twickenham this afternoon, they just surrendered
Rugby
Saracens hold off Leicester fightback to reach Premiership final

Saracens will take their defence of the Aviva Premiership all the way to Twickenham but only after surviving a second-half fightback from Leicester at Allianz Park
Rugby
Force sign cross-code youngster

The Western Force have announced the signing of cross-code hot prospect Jordan Rapana ahead of the 2012 Super Rugby season
Rugby
Jackson continues rise up officiating ranks

Glen Jackson's remarkable rise up the IRB match official rankings continues after the former Saracens fly-half was named as the Television Match Official for the Tri-Nations Test between New Zealand and Australia on August 6
Rugby
Furious French hit out at Joubert

France duo Dimitri Szarzewski and Maxime Mermoz have criticised the performance of match referee Craig Joubert after Sunday's Rugby World Cup final defeat by New Zealand in Auckland

Rugby World Cup
All Blacks own rugby in a way no other sports team ever could

The All Blacks proved on Saturday that they dominate rugby in a way Brazil, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Australia couldn't in other sports, Simon Barnes writes.
May 26 down the years
Harlequins toast maiden Premiership crown

May 26 down the years
Ask John
Unofficial world champions, Lions captains who switched codes and England's youngest front-row

Unofficial world champions, Lions captains who switched codes and England youngest front-row. John Griffiths answers your queries in the latest edition of Ask John
Tackling Rugby
The 4.25 million pound question

With the Premiership's leading clubs missing out on the Heineken Cup crown, Tackling Rugby asks whether English rugby's top flight should increase their salary cap
Super Rugby
Super Rugby cult heroes: 10 fan favourites

We all love a cult hero, whether it be for the hair, uncouth conversation style or a little extra girth. We bring you 10 of the best cult heroes from Super Rugby