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Gallant England cruelly denied by Boks

THIS was a semi-final which brought the cruellest cut of all when a courageous, battling England performance ended in a one-point defeat by South Africa due to a booming Handre Pollard penalty two minutes from time

Easter: We're worst run sport in the world

NICK Easter has criticised the RFU’s governance of English rugby as ‘greyhaired old men who live in the past’ and believes the game is the worst run sport in the world

Powerful Fiji can't get past England

ENGLAND held off a thrilling Fijian fightback to avenge defeat in August to the same opposition and reach the World Cup semi-finals

Paying the price of a lopsided draw

We may have spent all last week luxuriating in the afterglow of two of the greatest matches ever played – aka the two Paris quarter-finals – but there was a price to pay.

Borthwick must plot his own course

FOR the first time in a long time all four quarter-final games were outstanding in their own way

Aged 24, Harding keen to lead from the front at Bears

FITZ Harding is looking for Bristol to develop a harder edge this season after becoming the second youngest player to be appointed captain of the club in the Premiership

Bullett clear that Esher aiming for quick return

IN its centenary year, Esher, a club steeped in history and tradition, finds itself at a critical juncture

Lasike: USA hunting for diamonds in rough

PAUL Lasike believes rugby union is slowly growing in the USA but has a long way to go until it can really compete in the American sporting market, with the complicated laws currently holding the sport back

Put Kolbe fast show on the big TV screen

SEVEN days on, Thomas Ramos will still be kicking himself over falling victim to the mother-and-father of chargedowns in Paris around 9.25pm Central European Time last weekend

Gloucester hold on to weather the storm

GLOUCESTER fly-half George Barton had his shooting boots on as the Cherry-and-Whites battled through horrific conditions to claim a hard-fought win, and end their 364-day on the road hoodoo

Bath fly high as Saracens sink again

IT’S too early to suggest Bath are the real deal just yet but an impressive away victory over reigning champions Saracens in difficult conditions shouldn’t be snarled at

KEEP YOUR EYES URGES HORNETS

McKIMM'S IN THE FAST LANE

ROB'S READY FOR THE JOB!

ROB ELLIOT is determined to make the most of the unexpected opportunity handed to him following Mike Williamson’s decision to leave Gateshead and take charge of League Two MK Dons

SWISS ACE ON A ROLL

Tolaj is repaying faith at Shots

IT'S FINE MARGINS AS KARL COMES IN

KARL MARGINSON says he’s excited to be back in football management – and is adamant Trafford can turn their ‘false position’ around. The 52-year-old has replaced Danny Caldecott at the North following his recent departure to NPL Division One West rivals Clitheroe.

IT'S GONNA BE WICKED FOR SAINTS

ST HELENS Town AFC co-owner Gav Scott says the club’s players are “buzzing” to have the chance to play at the rugby league club’s 18,000 stadium home

POOLS HIT BY SHOTS LATE SHOW

SUPERSUB Kwame Thomas turned the game on its head for the second home match in succession as Aldershot Town stunned Hartlepool with another late, late show

ALLI'S THE ASSASSIN FOR TOWN

TWO goals from winger Millenic Alli helped FC Halifax Town to just their second home win of the season at the expense of Kidderminster Harriers.

NATURE CALLS ON THE PURISTS

BATTEN down the hatches – the Isle of Sheppey has never seen anything quite like it!

BORO STAY AT SUMMIT THANKS TO MAYNARD

A GOAL at either end of the game was enough for league leaders Radcliffe to take all three points from Hurst Cross despite being reduced to ten men in the first half

THE IRAN FACTOR

The attack on Israel could not have happened without Tehran, says this Middle East expert

The Danger in 'Dehumanizing' Palestinians

\"COMPASSION AND EMPATHY ARE NOT ZERO-SUM COMMODITIES,\" THIS MIDDLE EAST EXPERT SAYS

A Hamas Leader's Last Stand

MOHAMMED DEIF, THE ELUSIVE FIGURE WHO HEADS HAMAS' MILITARY OPERATIONS, IS ISRAEL'S MOST WANTED MAN

How Beijing-Linked Groups Donated to N.Y. Politicians

A Newsweek investigation found people with ties to China's influence network gave big to local candidates

THE CASE FOR TRYING HAMAS AS WAR CRIMINALS

There's more than enough evidence for the International Court to prosecute those behind the attack on Israel, these legal scholars say

Eco-Friendly Cruises and Activities

Cruises are not traditionally the most sustainable way to travel. Ships carrying thousands of people burn millions of gallons of gasoline to traverse destinations far and near, while endless dinner buffets result in tons of waste from food and garbage, which is often dumped into the water, causing pollution and endangering sea life. Their sheer size is greatly disruptive to nature as they travel to port. But a new generation of cruise ships is flipping the script, providing eco-friendly travel to lively destinations with a focus on sustainability alongside fun and exploration. That means working with local artisans, eliminating single-use plastics, minimizing carbon footprints, focusing on environmentally friendly excursions and working to preserve and protect wildlife.

Josh Gad

FOR JOSH GAD, THE PATH TO RETURNING TO BROADWAY FOLLOWING HIS star-making performance in Book of Mormon wasn't easy.

AMERICA'S BEST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS 2024

AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS, where patients can undergo common surgical procedures such as cataract surgery or colonoscopy, have become a cornerstone of modern health care. These centers offer the convenience of quicker procedures, with the patient typically returning home on the same day. Unlike more intricate surgeries performed in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers offer streamlined care focusing on efficiency and patient comfort.

CAN BIDEN REIN IN ISRAEL?

As Middle East wars escalate, U.S. presidents usually act to contain hostilities. This time looks different

MCKENNA'S IPSWICH MAGIC

JOHN LYONS REPORTS ON THE BRIGHT NEW ERA AT PORTMAN ROAD UNDER THEIR ROOKIE MANAGER...