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Oct 16, 1947

Sir Henry Cotton competes in the 1947 Ryder Cup

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Fred Daly plays from out of a bunker

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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
Junior Boks end Baby Blacks' rein

South Africa clinched a first-ever IRB Junior World Championship title with a 22-16 victory over New Zealand at Newlands on Friday night
Rugby
RFU pays tribute to Brian Pope

England's oldest living international Brian Pope has passed away aged 100
Rugby
Youngs suspended following citing

Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs has been suspended by the Tigers after picking up a citing for striking London Irish No.8 Jamie Gibson during their Aviva Premiership match last weekend
Rugby
Wilkinson boots Toulon to victory

Toulon overcame a spirited Sale Sharks side 17-6 at the Salford City Stadium on Saturday in the Heineken Cup
Rugby
Crusaders cut through fog to claim title

The Crusaders confirmed their status as the kings of Super rugby by beating the Hurricanes 19-12 in a surreal final played in thick fog at Jade Stadium

Ireland
The golden boy of the class of '99

"Some people have it from day one and Brian did." Tom Hamilton talks to the two players who made their Ireland debuts alongside Brian O'Driscoll back in June 1999
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
Numbers Game
The little winger who left a big impression

"None of this is intended to argue that Shane is the greatest ever winger but he has been very, very good indeed." Numbers Game looks back on the career of Shane Williams
Six Nations
Money talks

France's plans for a new national rugby stadium will give the union the financial security it craves, even if it's unlikely it will be a hit with the fans. Ian Moriarty writes
Irish Rugby
Wally Wonka's golden ticket

"Beyond the original realisation that I wasn't going to the World Cup, there were the fears of having to retire." Tom Hamilton talks to David Wallace about his new venture