Coach Noble makes Crusaders plea Crusaders coach Brian Noble calls for the club's backers to "invest in the joint" and pleaded with the game's rulers for guidance on their future.
Magners League fixtures announced The Ospreys will begin their Magners League title defence with a trip to Ulster on the weekend of 4 September.
Yankees owner Steinbrenner dies George Steinbrenner, owner of the famous New York Yankees baseball team, dies at the age of 80 after suffering a heart attack.
All Blacks expect fired-up Wales Richard Kahui expects his old coach Warren Gatland to "charge up" Wales for second Test revenge against New Zealand.
Gatland aims to gain NZ's respect Warren Gatland demands his Welsh team earn New Zealand's respect in Saturday's second Test in his home town of Hamilton.
World Cup reporting diary Abena and Akosua from Ghana keep a diary about their experience of travelling to South Africa to attend a World Cup match.
Rapper Diddy rejected Palace deal American rap star Diddy reveals he considered buying Crystal Palace Football Club and would still like to buy an English team.
Dragons new boy Ellis' Wales bid England's former under-20 Junior World Championship captain Hugo Ellis joins the Newport Gwent Dragons - as he bids to play senior rugby for Wales.
Williams agrees New Zealand move Sonny Bill Williams reportedly turns down the biggest contract in club rugby history to sign up with the New Zealand Rugby Union.
Chicago end Stanley Cup drought Chicago become NHL champions for the first time since 1961 by sealing a 4-2 series win over Philadelphia.
Keeping the faith Gateshead Thunder director of rugby Chris Hood on his mission to keep rugby league alive and kicking in the North East.
Lancs post losses of over £500k Lancashire post record annual losses of £546,000 as chief executive Jim Cumbes warns of a frightening financial landscape.
Mariners legend Griffey retires Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Junior announces his retirement from baseball at the age of 40.
Modi answers rebel league charge Suspended Indian Premier League Chairman Lalit Modi responds to allegations that he plans to set up a rebel league in England.
East Coast guards in strike vote A ballot begins of East Coast Mainline train guards who say automated ticket barriers have left them out of pocket.
