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Palani, Bhatnagar And Klair Elected To ICC Chief Executives’ Committee
New Delhi: Gurumurthy Palani, Anurag Bhatnagar and Gurdeep Klair have been elected to the influential Chief Executives‘ Committee (CEC) of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Palani (France), Bhatnagar (Hong Kong), and Klair (Canada) won the...

Russia rocked by one of the most powerful earthquakes of the century, sending tsunami warning across Pacific
One of this century’s most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast and as far south as New Zealand....

Tsunami Alerts Lifted Across Pacific After 8.8 Quake off Russian Coast
A massive undersea earthquake triggered tsunami warnings from Russia to New Zealand, with waves striking U.S. shores and advisories now being lifted in many areas. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom One of the most powerful earthquakes of the century...

England fly-half George Ford linked with shock Sale Sharks departure
England World Cup winner Mike Tindall is spearheading a radical shake-up of rugby with a brand-new global league — and it’s set to change the game forever. The new competition, named R360, is being driven by Tindall alongside top rugby agent Mark...

Pacific Police Tattoo and Pacific Policing forum a success in enhancing Law enforcement agency co-operation
The inaugural Pacific Police Tattoo brought together more than 100 musicians from 9 police bands performing on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, following the Pacific Policing Forum in Port Moresby on Monday. Acting Prime Minister John Rosso has applauded...

Outcry Erupts Over Second Lions Test — Fans Demand Law Change
Dan Sheehan’s try against Australia might go down as one of the most outrageous finishes of the year—but it’s also caused a stir for all the wrong reasons. The Ireland hooker flew over two defenders to score, leaving fans and pundits stunned....

Tonight's rugby news as WRU facing 'million dollar question' and Wallabies make bombshell call
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more These are your headlines on the evening of Tuesday, July 15 WRU facing 'million dollar question' Former Wales international Dan...
Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded One of this century's most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific. Read More »
HONOLULU (AP) — One of this century's most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast and as far south as...
Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for U.S. after huge quake
HONOLULU — Fears of a devastating tsunami faded Wednesday for the U.S. and Japan after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off a sparsely populated Russian peninsula, but new alerts along South America’s Pacific coast forced...

AP News: Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake
A tsunami warning is displayed on a television in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after Japan issued alerts following a strong earthquakes off the Kamchatka Peninsula. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) This combination of images taken from...

AP News: Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here's what to know
HONOLULU (AP) — One of this century's most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast and as far south as...

‘Bullrush gone mad on steroids’: Coaching guru Mike Cron blasts Run It Straight events
In 2015 he was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to scrum safety - and has now told the Herald he is appalled at the emergence of Run It Straight. “It’s a bit barbaric. People are prepared to basically knock...

Today's rugby news as giant new signing heads for Wales and James Hook demands WRU action after win
Here are your rugby morning headlines for Monday, July 14. Smith signs off and heads to Wales Ospreys-bound Ryan Smith has signed off his time with Queensland Reds. Smith, who stands at 6ft 6ins, recently faced off against the Lions and Jac Morgan...

Andy Farrell to be involved in England’s Ashes preparations after Lions triumph
Shaun Wane will tap into Andy Farrell’s expertise as England bid to emulate the British and Irish Lions by winning this year’s Ashes series against Australia. Farrell led the Lions to a series victory against the Wallabies last weekend and will...

Young lifter aspires to follow champions
Emmanuel Palota Ulimasao proudly holds his award at the Vodafone Samoa ceremony held at Taumeasina Island Resort, recognising his triple gold medal win and record-breaking performance at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. (Photo: Junior S. Ami)...

Fabian Holland: All Blacks’ future and New Zealand Rugby’s global pathway – Gregor Paul
It’s not just that he’s played like a seasoned veteran, Holland has embraced the All Blacks’ ethos with an understanding that is perhaps deeper than his New Zealand-raised peers’. After the previous Saturday’s win in Dunedin, he proactively began...

Townsend rues indiscipline as Scotland suffer costly tour defeat against Fiji
Scotland failed to land world rankings points as they look to claim a top seeding berth ahead of the World Cup draw Townsend's men take on Samoa in Auckland next Friday By GRAEME MACPHERSON Published: 06:46 EDT, 12 July 2025 | Updated: 09:35 EDT,...

Andy Farrell adds Scottish trio to Lions squad ahead of Wallabies series
The tourists’ squad has swelled to 44 players with the latest additions, who are being brought in to provide cover that will prevent key Test personnel from backing up in next Tuesday’s match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV. The eighth match...

World Rugby announce new rankings table as Wales salvage World Cup lifeline
Wales have climbed two places in the latest World Rugby rankings after ending their 644-day wait for a Test victory at the weekend. Saturday's 32-21 win over Japan halted a sorry run of 18 straight Test defeats for Wales, who had previously sunk...

Lions call in three Scotland players overnight as Welsh hopefuls overlooked
The British and Irish Lions have called in more reinforcements, with Scottish trio Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham all being brought in as cover for the First Nations & Pasifika XV fixtures in Melbourne next Tuesday. All three are...