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England can win World Cup despite Six Nations blip, says May

England can win World Cup despite Six Nations blip, says May

Former international winger Jonny May believes that England could still win the World Cup under Steve Borthwick despite the team's Six Nations struggles.

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'Mystic Jack' Conan happy he made right call on Irish fortunes

'Mystic Jack' Conan happy he made right call on Irish fortunes

Ireland backrow forward Jack Conan is as quick with his tongue as he is on his feet.

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Veteran Allan determined to continue Italy's rise up the rugby ranks

Veteran Allan determined to continue Italy's rise up the rugby ranks

Tommaso Allan has seen first-hand Italy's remarkable rise as a rugby union nation and the the Perpignan fly-half is bursting with pride about last weekend's first-ever win over England which has given the Azzurri another chance to break new ground.

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Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville

Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville

Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

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One surprise after another? Oscars night set to be unpredictable

One surprise after another? Oscars night set to be unpredictable

With "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" neck-and-neck for best picture and several acting races far too close to call, this Sunday's Oscars gala is shaping up to be the most unpredictable in years.

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Scary times for Haitians in US living in shadows of ICE

Scary times for Haitians in US living in shadows of ICE

Life has not always been easy for Maryse Balthazar since she relocated to the United States from Haiti, but she felt peace of mind before Donald Trump returned to office.

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Slipper made to wait for record-breaking Super Rugby appearance

Slipper made to wait for record-breaking Super Rugby appearance

James Slipper will have to wait another week for his record-breaking 203rd Super Rugby appearance after he was left out of the table-topping ACT Brumbies' squad to face Fijian Drua.

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With Middle East in flames, Texan bunker maker sees business boom

With Middle East in flames, Texan bunker maker sees business boom

Since the war in the Middle East began nearly two weeks ago, the phone at Ron Hubbard's bomb shelter company in Texas hasn't stopped ringing.

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King Charles invited to 150th anniversary cricket Test in Melbourne

King Charles invited to 150th anniversary cricket Test in Melbourne

King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled.

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Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat

Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat

Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even as US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday the Islamic republic was facing imminent defeat.

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