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Xabi Alonso’s appointment by Bayer Leverkusen was popular. Former team-mate Philipp Lahm insisted that he had every quality needed to succeed. Even old coaches Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho were united in their conviction about his capabilities. But others wondered…
Ireland’s coaching staff are optimistic Garry Ringrose, Stuart McCloskey and James Lowe will be fit to face Scotland after the trio sat out training on Thursday. Ringrose withdrew on the eve of Saturday’s 34-20 Guinness Six Nations success over Italy…
Assistant coach Jonathan Thomas says there will always be “external noise” as Wales approach the final fortnight of a Guinness Six Nations campaign that has produced far more questions than answers. Wales head to Rome for an appointment with Italy…
England head coach Simon Middleton has named a mix of dependable veterans and uncapped talent in his 42-player training squad for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations. The Red Roses, who will be looking to claim a fifth consecutive title and…
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable. But experts say removing them will cost billions, a burden that…
LONDON — Coronavirus lockdowns have been lifted and face masks are few and far between in Britain these days. But COVID-19 has shot back into the headlines through the leak of more than 100,000 private messages sent or received by…
