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The British and Irish Lions have announced the appointment of former Scotland team manager Guy Richardson as director of operations for the tour of Australia in 2013.
Puma lock Esteban Lozada has recovered from a back injury to take his place for Edinburgh at home to Munster in the Magner’s League on Friday night.
The drying ground at Doncaster has enabled Ed Dunlop to declare Snow Fairy for the Ladbrokes St Leger on Saturday.
Profound Beauty will face seven rivals as she bids for a first Group One success in the Irish Field St Leger at the Curragh.
New Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is hoping to appoint one of his former Liverpool backroom staff – Patrice Bergues – at Villa Park.
Lachie Turner has been named in the Australia XV for Saturday’s clash with New Zealand in Sydney.
Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Gerard Houllier as their new manager.
Padraig Harrington will complete his Ryder Cup preparations at this month’s Vivendi Cup after he was eliminated from the FedEx Cup Series last weekend.
World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has backed John Higgins to come back from the “devastating blow to his career and reputation” when his suspension from the sport is lifted in November.
Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster today remained steadfast in his view that Rangers and Celtic will not be leaving for England.