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France Wins Rugby Sevens Championship at Home in Bordeaux
Sports2d ago

France Wins Rugby Sevens Championship at Home in Bordeaux

France's rugby sevens team claimed their first title since the 2024 Olympics with a thrilling 14-5 victory over New Zealand in front of a roaring home crowd. The comeback story saw Les Bleus recover from early setbacks to capture hearts and hardware at Bordeaux's Stade Atlantique.

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Bordeaux Rises From Bankruptcy to Champions Cup Glory
SportsMay 22

Bordeaux Rises From Bankruptcy to Champions Cup Glory

A French rugby club that went bankrupt in 2004 now stands as Europe's best-supported team, defending their Champions Cup title this Saturday. From third-tier obscurity to continental champions, Bordeaux's journey proves that rock bottom can be the foundation for greatness.

BBC Sport3 min read
Irish Rider Jessica Burke Makes History at Bordeaux
SportsFeb 8

Irish Rider Jessica Burke Makes History at Bordeaux

Jessica Burke became the first woman to win the prestigious Bordeaux World Cup, delivering the only double clear performance of the night with her 10-year-old horse. After five previous attempts with a single rail down each time, the Irish rider's patience finally paid off with a fairytale victory.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Blitzboks Win Series, Eye Historic Double in Bordeaux
Sports5d ago

Blitzboks Win Series, Eye Historic Double in Bordeaux

South Africa's rugby sevens team dominated the 2026 season with six straight finals and their first Hong Kong title. Now they're one tournament away from a rare double championship.

Daily Maverick2 min read
High Schooler Skipped Prom for Wrestling, Now She's a Star
Community HeroesApr 9

High Schooler Skipped Prom for Wrestling, Now She's a Star

Scarlett Bordeaux ditched her high school prom to attend an indie wrestling show with coworkers. That one decision launched her journey to becoming a professional wrestling star.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Women's Wrestling Thrives at Major League Wrestling
SportsApr 9

Women's Wrestling Thrives at Major League Wrestling

Major League Wrestling's women's division is experiencing explosive growth, adding top talent and selling out shows nationwide. Star wrestler Scarlett Bordeaux says she's having more fun than ever as the roster expands with champions and rising stars.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Bankrupt French Club Now Europe's Rugby Powerhouse
SportsMay 22

Bankrupt French Club Now Europe's Rugby Powerhouse

Fourteen years after bankruptcy sent them to France's third tier, Bordeaux Begles is favored to win back-to-back European rugby championships. The club's journey from financial ruin to continental glory shows what's possible when a community rallies behind a team of underdogs.

BBC Sport3 min read
Australia Wins Rugby Sevens Title With Injured Star's Heroics
Sports1d ago

Australia Wins Rugby Sevens Title With Injured Star's Heroics

Playing through a knee injury, Maddison Levi scored twice to lead Australia's women's rugby sevens team to a world championship victory over New Zealand in Bordeaux. The win capped an incredible season where Australia claimed two of three tournaments to secure their third world title in five years.

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Australia Wins Women's Rugby Sevens World Championship
Sports2d ago

Australia Wins Women's Rugby Sevens World Championship

Australia's women's rugby sevens team claimed the world championship title in Bordeaux, France, defeating New Zealand 26-19 in a thrilling final. Star player Maddison Levi battled through a knee injury to score two crucial tries and secure the nation's third world title in five years.

ABC Australia2 min read
England Women Win 5th Straight Rugby Grand Slam in France
SportsMay 17

England Women Win 5th Straight Rugby Grand Slam in France

The Red Roses dominated France 43-28 in Bordeaux to clinch their fifth consecutive Six Nations Grand Slam. England's women's rugby team continues their unprecedented winning streak with another championship victory.

BBC Sport2 min read
Scientists Create Zero Gravity Lab Aboard French Aircraft
InnovationMay 3

Scientists Create Zero Gravity Lab Aboard French Aircraft

Researchers in France are conducting weightless experiments without leaving Earth's atmosphere. They're using special parabolic flights near Bordeaux to unlock secrets about human balance and how our bodies work in space.

Euronews2 min read
Irish Rider Jessica Burke Wins First World Cup at 5-Star
SportsFeb 8

Irish Rider Jessica Burke Wins First World Cup at 5-Star

Jessica Burke just made showjumping history with her first-ever World Cup victory in Bordeaux, France. The Irish rider delivered the only clear jump-off round to claim her first five-star win.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
South Africa Wins Rugby Sevens World Championship
Sports3d ago

South Africa Wins Rugby Sevens World Championship

South Africa's Blitzboks have clinched the HSBC SVNS World Championship title after a hard-fought semi-final run in Bordeaux, France. Despite stumbling into the playoffs as a third-place team, they secured enough wins to put the championship out of reach for their rivals.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Wrestler Beats Cat Allergy, Adopts Hurricane Survivor
Acts of KindnessMay 30

Wrestler Beats Cat Allergy, Adopts Hurricane Survivor

Pro wrestler Killer Kross spent his entire life deathly allergic to cats. Then a stray kitten showed up at his door during a hurricane and changed everything.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Australia Rallies From 14-0 to Win Rugby Sevens Title
Sports6d ago

Australia Rallies From 14-0 to Win Rugby Sevens Title

Australia's men's rugby sevens team turned a 14-0 deficit into a stunning 26-14 victory over South Africa in just minutes, proving they're championship contenders. Their first tournament win in four years came alongside the women's team victory, marking Australia's first sweep since 2018.

ABC Australia2 min read
French Golfer, 18, Wins NCAA Title Before K-State Debut
Daily MixMay 22

French Golfer, 18, Wins NCAA Title Before K-State Debut

Incoming Kansas State golfer Octavio Laurent just won the NCAA Division II National Championship with a bogey-free final round. The French freshman hasn't even played a single round for the Wildcats yet.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Australia's Rugby Sevens Captain Eyes Crucial Spain Matches
SportsMay 28

Australia's Rugby Sevens Captain Eyes Crucial Spain Matches

Henry Hutchison, Australia's most-capped rugby sevens player, says Friday's opening matches in Spain could define his team's entire season. With World Series qualification on the line, the three-time Olympian is focused on securing wins that would keep Australia's championship dreams alive.

ABC Australia2 min read
Australia Sweeps Rugby Sevens Finals in Spain
SportsJun 1

Australia Sweeps Rugby Sevens Finals in Spain

Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams both won championships in Spain, putting the women's squad one victory away from a world title. The double triumph marks a stunning turnaround for both teams heading into next week's final tournament.

Google: rugby world cup2 min read
Aussie rugby star Kaitlin Shave rebounds from Paris heartbreak
Sports5d ago

Aussie rugby star Kaitlin Shave rebounds from Paris heartbreak

Just minutes into her Olympic debut, Kaitlin Shave tore her ACL and watched her Paris dreams end. Now she's back, faster than ever, and hunting gold in Los Angeles 2028.

ABC Australia3 min read
South Africa's Rugby Coach Bets Big on Youth for 2027
Daily MixMar 21

South Africa's Rugby Coach Bets Big on Youth for 2027

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is building South Africa's next generation of rugby champions by bringing dozens of young players into the national team fold. His long-term vision could keep the world champions competitive through 2031.

Daily Maverick2 min read

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