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High-flying France wary of Samoa threat
Nov 23, 2012 22:54 EST
France will be out to complete a clean sweep of wins in their autumn internationals for the first time since 2005 when they take on Samoa at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Fall joins 24-man France squad for Samoa Test
Nov 20, 2012 15:01 EST
Racing Metro winger Benjamin Fall was named on Tuesday in France's 24-man squad for Saturday's Test against Samoa in Stade de France.
Samoa shock Wales in Cardiff
Nov 16, 2012 17:04 EST
Samoa produced another memorable victory in Cardiff as Wales slumped to their fifth successive defeat, losing 26-19 to the south sea islanders in Friday's one-off Test match.
Samoa recall key men for Wales clash
Nov 14, 2012 12:35 EST
Samoa served notice of their intention to attack Wales at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Friday with the announcement of an experienced side on Wednesday.
David Lemi to lead Samoa against Wales
Nov 14, 2012 11:09 EST
David Lemi will lead Samoa against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Friday.
Oscar-winning songwriter Hal David dead at 91
Sep 01, 2012 21:16 EDT
Hal David, an Oscar- and Grammy-winning lyricist who produced dozens of hit songs with composer Burt Bacharach, died in Los Angeles. He was 91.
Scotland snatch late win against Samoa
Jun 23, 2012 02:00 EDT
Robert Harley ended years of waiting for his big break when he came off the bench to score the winning try for Scotland as they scraped home 17-16 in a one-off Test against Samoa on Saturday.
'KO Kings' vow no judges needed after Pacquiao mess
Jun 12, 2012 15:27 EDT
Mexicans Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Jhonny Gonzalez will defend world titles on September 15, promoters said Tuesday in a well-timed announcement after Manny Pacquiao's controversial loss.
Boxing ex-champ Margarito retires
Jun 07, 2012 23:20 EDT
Mexico's Antonio Margarito, the former world welterweight champion who was suspended for 16 months after plaster was found in his gloves, has retired after an 18-year pro boxing career.
Former boxing champ Wright retires after third loss
Jun 06, 2012 02:27 EDT
Ronald "Winky" Wright, a former undisputed light-middleweight world boxing champion, announced his retirement after a 22-year pro career that concluded with three losses in a row.
Crash put Williams' boxing career 'in jeopardy'
May 28, 2012 22:28 EDT
Two-time welterweight world champion Paul Williams suffered spinal injuries that could end his boxing career in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta at the weekend, US media reported.
Stade edge Exeter to advance to Challenge semis
Apr 05, 2012 16:50 EDT
A try from Samoan star Paul Williams two minutes from time saw Stade Francais edge English club Exeter 22-17 on Thursday to advance to the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup.
Stade Francais deepen Perpignan woes
Nov 25, 2011 16:59 EST
Stade Francais deepened Perpignan's Top 14 home woes with a runaway 35-16 victory on Friday, stretching the Catalan club's losing streak at the Stade Aime Giral to seven matches.
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Nov 24, 2011 19:00 EST
Matt Dickey led Asheville (2-3) with 18 points, and Jeremy Atkinson added 18.
France advance as Wales bemoan skipper's red card
Oct 15, 2011 14:17 EDT
France became the first team to make it through to this year's World Cup final but only after just doing enough to see off 14 man Wales 9-8 in a match where Welsh skipper Sam Warburton was sensationally sent off.
Warburton's red costs Wales dear in World Cup semi
Oct 15, 2011 07:51 EDT
Wales captain Sam Warburton was dramatically sent off against France in a World Cup semi-final at Eden Park here on Saturday, a decisive blow in a match his side went on to lose 9-8.
Samoa's twitter row Sapolu gets blanket ban at W.Cup
Oct 03, 2011 22:03 EDT
Samoa's Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu was provisionally suspended from playing rugby at all levels on Tuesday after calling Welsh referee Nigel Owens "racist" in a Twitter message.
Springboks count injury cost of Samoa win at Rugby W.Cup
Sep 30, 2011 22:27 EDT
Defending champions South Africa were left counting the cost in injuries following Friday's bone-crunching 13-5 win over Samoa which booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Boks survive frantic Samoa to reach quarters
Sep 30, 2011 12:14 EDT
Defending champions South Africa qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals but not after a desperate struggle to fight off Samoa 13-5 and stay unbeaten at North Harbour on Friday.
Wales down Samoa to keep W.Cup hopes alive
Sep 18, 2011 01:50 EDT
A late Shane Williams try kept Wales's World Cup hopes alive as they ground out a tense 17-10 win over bogey side Samoa.
