Clear conversion
GRASSROOTS women's rugby has blossomed in popularity in the US as thousands of new players lace up their boots after being inspired by the country's stellar performance at the Paris Olympics last year.
Membership of women's rugby clubs is already at 95% of last year's total, according to USA Rugby, with a vast number more expected.
Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.
RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month
Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.
Free Trial
For new subscribers only Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
5 hours ago
- The Star
Fencing-Ukraine protests inclusion of Russian athletes with military ranks as neutrals
(Reuters) -Ukraine's Fencing Federation (NFFU) is considering unspecified legal action after the sport's global governing body confirmed that three athletes would compete as 'neutrals' at this month's World Championships that the NFFU say have Russian military ranks. Ukraine's National Olympic Committee last month urged the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to bar Russian Olympic multi-medallist Sofya Velikaya from competing, citing her rank as a major in the Russian Armed Forces. The Ukrainian Olympic body argued the 40-year-old Velikaya does not meet the International Olympic Committee's neutrality criteria, which state that athletes linked to the military or security services of countries engaged in armed conflict should not be allowed to compete as neutrals. The FIE and the International Olympic Committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Velikaya is among 37 athletes listed as 'neutrals' on the FIE's entry list for the event released on Tuesday for the July 22–26 World Championships taking place in the Georgian capital Tbilisi. She is joined by compatriots and fellow fencers Yana Egorian, a gold medal winner at the Rio Olympic Games who is listed on the Central Sports Club of the Russian Army website as a lieutenant, and Olga Nikitina, a warrant officer. "The Fencing Federation of Ukraine is determining legal steps to counter this shameful decision," the NFFU said in a statement. "On this occasion, we once again publicly appeal to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine with a call to apply the measures provided for by law against the leadership of the International Fencing Federation." NFFU president Mykhailo Ilyashev added: "This is a slap in the face not only to Ukrainian athletes, but also to the entire global sports community. "We have emphasized from the very beginning that this whole process of testing Russian fencers for neutrality is a farce." Velikaya, born in Kazakhstan, is one of the most decorated fencers of the modern era, with multiple Olympic and World Championship medals. She won team gold at Rio 2016 alongside Egorian, who also claimed the individual title. Velikaya, joined by Nikitina, went on to defend the team crown at the Tokyo Olympics. (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico CityEditing by Toby Davis)
The Star
18 hours ago
- The Star
Soccer-Tottenham sign Japan defender Takai from Kawasaki Frontale
Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Japan vs Mali - Bordeaux Stadium, Bordeaux, France - July 27, 2024. Kota Takai of Japan in action with Boubacar Traore of Mali. REUTERS/Susana Vera (Reuters) -Tottenham Hotspur have signed Japan defender Kota Takai on a five-year contract from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reports said Europa League champions Tottenham paid a fee of five million pounds ($6.82 million) for the 20-year-old. Takai, a product of Frontale's youth academy, was part of the side that missed out on the Asian Champions League Elite title after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli in the final in May. He has also made four appearances for Japan's national team. Takai is the third centre back to join the north London club this summer, further bolstering their defence after the arrivals of Luka Vuskovic from Hajduk Split and Kevin Danso, whose loan move from RC Lens was made permanent. Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought with their Europa League victory last season, but also endured their worst domestic campaign for nearly half a century and finished 17th in the Premier League. ($1 = 0.7336 pounds) (Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru, Editing by William Maclean)
![Pearly-Thinaah to stay with BAM until 2028 Olympics [WATCH]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.nst.com.my%2Fassets%2FNST-Logo%402x.png%3Fid%3Db37a17055cb1ffea01f5&w=48&q=75){kind=small}
New Straits Times
19 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Pearly-Thinaah to stay with BAM until 2028 Olympics [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: At last, the wait is over. Women's doubles Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah have ended speculation over their future by committing to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) until at least the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The world No.3 are expected to sign a new contract before flying to Tokyo for the Japan Open on July 15-20. Their decision brings much-needed relief to fans and officials alike, ending months of uncertainty after their previous deal expired in December. All negotiations with BAM have now been wrapped up, with the new agreement ensuring Pearly-Thinaah remain the nation's key contenders in the hunt for a historic first Olympic gold. BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz had earlier vowed to resolve the matter before the pair's trip to Japan, and he has stayed true to his word. Following the Japan Open, the pair will head to the China Open (July 22-27), before preparing for the World Championships in Paris on Aug 25-31. Their recent run of form has been nothing short of outstanding: champions at the Thailand Open, runners-up at the Indonesia Open, semi-finalists at the Malaysia Masters, and quarter-finalists in Singapore. Keywords: Badminton Contract World Championships Bam China Open Japan Open Pearly Tan-m. Thinaah
