Technology

Rugby uses eye-tracking technology to tackle concussions

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A “shadow trial” of advanced eye-tracking technology will be conducted in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament in Australia and New Zealand as part of World Rugby’s bid to tackle head injuries by improving the detection of concussions.

Kenki Fukuoka

Medical career beckons for Japan rugby star Kenki Fukuoka

The final of Japan’s Top League club competition on Sunday will mark the end of one of world rugby’s most distinguished and influential recent playing careers.

Africa

Lions tour to SA cut to 3 cities, no fans because of virus

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The British and Irish Lions will play in only three cities on their tour of South Africa to mitigate the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, and there will almost certainly be no fans at any of the games for the first time in the Lions' 133-year history, the two teams said Friday.

Michigan Wolverines men's basketball

The Latest: 1 Michigan St, 2 Michigan athletes test positive

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Rugby

Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — They call one section of the stadium The Zoo, and it's easy to see why: thousands of university students in team colors standing on their seats, steadying trays of...

Rugby sevens

US retains Rugby World Cup vision despite financial peril

With the soccer World Cup lined up for 2026 and the Los Angeles Olympics two years later, the United States will be the focal point for sports later this decade.

Sports - Middle East

The Latest: No positive results in EPL latest testing round

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Rugby

No rugby for world champion as South Africa maintains ban

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The South African government maintained a ban on all contact sports competitions on Saturday because of the coronavirus, meaning the country's professional rugby...

Auto Racing

The Latest: Iowa AD looking at different football scenarios

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Rugby

Beaumont heads into 2nd term with rugby ‘at a crossroads’

Confronting and managing an unprecedented financial crisis. Uniting the northern and southern hemispheres in one global calendar. Maintaining the growth of the women’s and sevens games.

Bernard Laporte

Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby chairman, beats Pichot

Former England captain Bill Beaumont has been re-elected as World Rugby chairman on Saturday after beating Agustín Pichot, the current vice-chairman.

Sports - Europe

The Latest: French rugby to support amateur clubs

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Taylor

The Latest: PBR returns with closed event in Oklahoma

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Health

The Latest: NBA coach says some players will need ample time

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MLB

The Latest: Scully ponders when opening day will arrive

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Rugby

The Latest: Challenger Pichot wants rugby ‘realignment’

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MLB

The Latest: Dougie Hamilton ready to play if season resumes

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MLB

The Latest: Astros foundation provides pizza to firefighters

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Gillette

The Latest: The coronavirus sweeps curling world

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Travel

The Latest: Australia cancels track championships for 2020

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Champions League

The Latest: Australian rules football suspends league

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MLB

The Latest: Giants funding daycare for emergency workers

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Denver Nuggets

The Latest: Kroenke to pay arena employees during shutdown

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Dominican Republic

The Latest: Puerto Rico sees its first cases of coronavirus

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Baseball

The Latest: Raptors say all of travel party tested negative

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Rugby

Prince Harry takes on first duties since royal crisis talks

LONDON — Prince Harry went back to work Thursday, taking on his first royal duties since a pivotal summit with Queen Elizabeth II on his future role in the royal family.

Nelson Mandela

Siya’s Springboks are exactly what Mandela envisioned

SOMERSET WEST, South Africa — Black and white, they sat together on the edge of the dusty township street where Nelson Mandela once lived and watched their Springboks win the Rugby World Cup...

Sports - Asia

Prince Harry, young Archie send good-luck message to England

TOKYO — Britain's Royal Family is getting excited about England's appearance in the Rugby World Cup final — even its most recent arrival.