ESPN and MultiChoice have announced the launch of ESPN's second sports channel in Africa: ESPN Classic. ESPN Classic will be the first sports channel in South Africa devoted entirely to the greatest moments and legends in sport.

DUBAI — Lock forward Diarmuid O’Malley of Dubai Dragons was named captain of the Arabian Gulf rugby team for their opening Asian Five-Nations (A5N) clash against Hong Kong to be played in Al Ain at the Al Ain Amblers Rugby Football Club (Palm Sports R

Kandy Sports Club and their closest challengers CR and FC went through several anxious moments before overcoming CH and FC (30-17) and Havelocks Sports Club (13-9) respectively in their Caltex 'A' Division League rugby matches played over the week-end.

As the school year draws to a close, Whistler Secondary School (WSS) athletic director Pete Train is already looking ahead to next year, with a keen eye to boosting participation in his fledgling rugby program.

Sports clubs face being put out of business following a landmark court ruling forcing them to be liable for deliberate injuries caused by their player to an opponent.