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French rugby icon Serge Blanco, 67, has won the mayoral election in Biarritz, the seaside town where he built his legendary sporting career. The "Pelé of rugby" captured hearts with a message of respect and speaking from the heart.
Star jockey James McDonald broke the Australasian record with 130 Group One wins after receiving inspirational advice from former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen. The achievement came during a remarkable day where McDonald won three races at Rosehill, cementing his legacy in horse racing.
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody is sharing his experience living with motor neurone disease, bringing hope through honesty. His openness with former teammate Ben Youngs highlights the power of friendship during life's toughest challenges.
Rugby legend Piri Weepu is using his platform to save lives, reminding New Zealand that even the best cannonball means nothing if you can't swim. His message comes as drowning remains the country's top recreational killer, but youth drowning rates hit historic lows thanks to swim education.
New Zealand-born football player George Holani just won his first Super Bowl championship with the Seattle Seahawks. The rising star, who shares a connection with rugby legend Jonah Lomu, is bringing pride to his home country on America's biggest sports stage.
New Zealand rugby legend Kelly Brazier has retired after an incredible 18-year career that included two Rugby World Cups, Olympic gold, and becoming only the second woman to compete in four World Cups. Now she's channeling that champion experience into coaching the next generation.
Former All Blacks star Brodie Retallick is rewriting the playbook in Japan, leading the entire league with nine tries as a lock forward. The typically defense-focused player is enjoying a scoring spree that's turning heads and helping his team chase a championship.
England's women's rugby coach John Mitchell is staying through 2029 after leading the Red Roses to their first World Cup win in 11 years. Rugby legend Emily Scarratt joins the coaching team as attack and backs coach.
John Mitchell, who led England's Red Roses to their first World Cup victory in 11 years and an unprecedented 25-game winning streak, has committed to coaching the team through the next World Cup cycle. Rugby legend Emily Scarratt joins his coaching staff after retiring as England's all-time leading scorer.
Former All Blacks star Brodie Retallick is proving age is just a number, running in four tries during a dominant 67-21 victory in Japan's top rugby league. The 34-year-old now has an incredible 30 tries in just 54 games for his club team.