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A rundown of the tourists’ defeats by represenative sides.

The Ospreys have appointed New Zealander Chris Gibbes as their new forwards coach for next season.

• Wallabies will think ‘it’s do-able’ – Brumbies coach Jake White• Warren Gatland says Lions can learn from ‘reality check’The British & Irish Lions have been warned that …

South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said that he is puzzled how England extract reverse swing so quickly.

England v South Africa at the Oval could just as easily be billed as the chokers against the underachievers.

Jake White, the ACT Brumbies coach, has no doubt that his side’s 14-12 win will have a significant impact on the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday.

Gareth Southgate and Peter Taylor will both be considered by the Football Association as potential successors to Stuart Pearce.

Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.

The first day of Ascot 2013 as seen through the lens of our award winning photographerTom JenkinsSteven Bloor …

England are through to the final of the IRB Junior World Championship after a stunning 33-21 victory over New Zealand.

Francis is accused of stealing a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes, six souvenir football shirts, a set of golf clubs and a mobile phone

The five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of the tournament this year because of a back injury.

Round-up of the news from Royal Ascot’s opening day.

Hampshire 277-8 (40 overs) v Derbyshire

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

• Two-time Olympic 200m champion failed in May• Case is ongoing, says Jamaican Athletics’ governing bodyJamaica’s twice Olympic 200 metres champion Veronica Campbell-Brown has been suspended from …

Spain’s hat-trick hero Thiago Alcantara saluted his side for the ‘perfect tournament’ after they retained their European Under-21 Championship crown with a 4-2 victory over Italy.

Sam Davies converted a last-minute try as Wales shocked defending champions South Africa to reach the IRB Junior World Championship final.

• Five-times champion announces her decision on Facebook• I am extremely disappointed … I need time to let my back heal’Venus Williams, the five-times Wimbledon …

• England’s poor showing in Israel sealed manager’s fate• Former Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton also in runningGareth Southgate and Michael Appleton are leading contenders to succeed …