Farrell has stepped away from international rugby to protect himself and his family – Getty Images/Adam Pretty Two days before England’s Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland in Dublin in August, the first warning sign sounded about Owen Farrell’s true state of mind. Until that point, Farrell had always exuded the air of the … Read more
‘There’s little better than the thrill of the open road, exploring the space and beauty of this extraordinary country at your own pace,’ says Pippa – Getty/Moment RF Is it safe to drive in South Africa? The short answer is yes. There’s little better than the thrill of the open road, as you explore the … Read more
Michael van Vuuren: ‘I experienced the best and worst times of my life in England’ – Mark Pinder In the Tap & Tackle bar at Newcastle Falcons, Michael van Vuuren reflects on life as rugby’s ultimate journeyman. The friendships he has made and the different parts of the world he has visited, as well as … Read more
Pistorius has been told he will be released after serving nine years for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp – ALON SKUY/Getty Images Disgraced Olympian Oscar Pistorius of South Africa has been released on parole and will be released from prison on January 5. The amputee blade runner, who won six Paralympic gold medals … Read more
Will Greenwood’s memories of the biggest day of his career were swept away by the tumult of the occasion until he relived it One of the best days of my life, and I’ve never quite looked back at the match. I probably never will. Looking back, I have no memories of what happened on the … Read more
Top player Mark Ramprakash Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) was excellent in the opening match of the tournament and his level hardly dropped. He is a wonderfully talented left-hander, aesthetically very good to look at, who hits the ball with elegant power and has a good head on his shoulders. Add some penetrating left-arm spin and … Read more
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. To say that space is a challenging environment is putting it lightly. During a recent spacewalk outside the International Space Station, a tool bag escaped NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral … Read more