England rugby star Anthony Watson believes they’re a better team ahead of their up-coming tour of Australia than the last time they met. The winger was part of the side that lost to Michael Cheika’s Wallabies in the World Cup last year and says they have a point to prove this time around. New coach Eddie Jones has made an immediate impact since taking charge of England, leading them to the Six Nations title as Grand Slam winners.
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World Sports Summit showcases Dubai’s pull as global hub for sporting icons
The World Sports Summit has concluded in Dubai on Tuesday, underlining the emirate’s growing stature as a global meeting point for iconic athletes and sports leaders.
Pakistan's Afridi out of Big Bash League with knee injury
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked up a knee injury in Australia's Big Bash League and will return home for rehabilitation ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup starting in February, his team Brisbane Heat said on Tuesday.
Injured Aubameyang to miss international swansong
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s international career looks to have ended with a whimper as he headed back to France on Tuesday and will miss Gabon’s last game at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Recovering Archer in England squad for T20 World Cup
England named fast bowler Jofra Archer in their provisional squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday despite a side strain that prematurely ended his Ashes campaign in Australia earlier this month.
Forest lodge complaint over officiating in Man City defeat
Nottingham Forest have filed a complaint with England's professional referees body (PGMOL) over the officiating in their 2-1 Premier League defeat at Manchester City on Saturday, British media reported.
The UAE has expressed its concern regarding the statement released by Saudi Arabia, categorically rejecting any attempt to implicate the country in tensions among Yemeni parties
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced the termination of the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel and in coordination with the concerned partners following the ongoing developments in Yemen.
Saeed Al Eter, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Projects and Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office, has affirmed that the 1 Billion Followers Summit has, in four years, evolved into "the world's largest gathering for content creators," the event kicking off on January 9.
