EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake's ascension to joint leaders of Warren Gatland's side for the tournament in France has come quicker than either expected.

ALEX BYWATER: Dan Biggar set his sights on a glorious finale to international rugby after the Wales fly-half charmed France on his arrival at the Rugby World Cup that is soon to get underway.

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Ali, who was one of the few to emerge from Birmingham with any credit, says the days of England arriving at World Cups simply crossing their fingers are long gone.

Sergio Ramos has completed his return to Sevilla after snubbing a huge move to Saudi Pro league side Al-Ittihad. It was reported that Ramos had an offer on the table from Saudi sides.

INTERVIEW BY ROB ROBERTSON: A rugby pitch can be a lonely place, even for the most confident and assured of players. Even for those hellbent on 'perfection'.

Olav Kooij edges a sprint to the line to claim back-to-back victories on the latest stage of the Tour of Britain.

Hooker Ronan Kelleher insisted his "body feels unbelievably healthy" as he declared himself fit for Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener.

Former world number one amateur Aberg only turned professional in June.

Brook was left out of a preliminary 15-man squad for next month’s 50-over title defence after Ben Stokes returned from one-day retirement.

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Al Ittihad want to make another offer for Mohamed Salah before the Saudi Pro League window closes on Thursday.

Luke Donald has described Ludvig Aberg as a "generational player" and has backed his captain's pick to impress at the Ryder Cup for Team Europe.

Chris Eubank Jr’s trainer Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre has been charged with two firearm offences following his arrest at Manchester Airport.

Gary Lineker has weighed in on the row between Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho.

Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho are set for talks about the winger's Man Utd future.

Kane Williamson will be included in New Zealand's squad for the 50-over World Cup next month despite his knee injury.

The 31-year-old only joined the national-team set-up in March.

Former Spain defender Sergio Ramos returns to boyhood club Sevilla, 18 years after leaving for Real Madrid.