Waratahs to circle wagons with "siege mentality" in South Africa
They’ve put 9616 kilometres and seven timezones between themselves and the Israel Folau saga but the Waratahs say they’ll still embrace a “siege mentality” on their tour of South Africa in the next fortnight. A morale-sapping defeat to the Sharks…
Voluntary submission of medical errors promoted
China plans to promote a nonpunitive environment for patient safety across its medical institutions to encourage timely reporting of medical errors and harm to patients, according to the National Health Commission. Patient safety is a set of systematic and precautionary…
Returned cultural relics highlighted at Beijing museum show
A major exhibition kicked off in the National Museum of China on Tuesday to display highlights among Chinese cultural relics that have returned from overseas since the founding of New China in 1949. The 600-odd exhibits on loan from 18…
NRC lifeline unlikely for Cooper, Hunt
Banished Reds stars Quade Cooper and Karmichael Hunt are likely to have another door shut on their professional careers in Queensland, with Brisbane City coach Mick Heenan declaring there isn’t much “logic” in selecting the pair to play in the…
Mooncakes a savory way to round out Mid-Autumn Festival
Eating mooncakes is undoubtedly the most important culinary ritual for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which falls on Sept 13 this year. Flavors of the round pastries differ greatly from place to place, ranging from lotus seed paste and sweet…
Chongqing women swing into first place at ethnic games
A pair of female athletes from Southwest China’s Chongqing won the title in the 55 kilograms and above class in the Swing Double Ring competition at the recent 11th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Henan’s Zhengzhou. Ma Qijin…
'We need players like Mbappe' – Tuchel convinced PSG star will stay despite Real Madrid rumours
The German coach is sure the 20-year-old will remain in the French capital despite constant rumours of a move to Spain Thomas Tuchel reiterated Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe will not leave the Ligue 1 champions despite links with Real…
Giroud to see Chelsea extension triggered despite frustration over lack of game time
The France international has claimed to be unsure as to what his future will hold, but Maurizio Sarri says he will be staying at Stamford Bridge Chelsea will be triggering a 12-month extension option in Olivier Giroud’s contract, says Maurizio…
Uninspiring Barcelona edge closer to Liga title but questions remain as Liverpool loom
The Liga leaders weren’t at their best in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Real Sociedad but they still managed to restore their nine-point lead over Atletico One down, two to go. After breaking their Champions League quarter-final hoodoo in midweek, Barcelona’s…
What next for Robben & Ribery? Pair tipped for backroom jobs at Bayern
The ageing duo are coming to the end of their playing careers and a team-mate has backed them take on new roles at the club Bayern Munich legends Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery have been encouraged by their team-mate Niklas…