League when he first made his name in the country bulldogs, helping them to the nrl title. A switch of codes followed to rugby union first in france and then canterbury crusaders. His first return to rugby league came with sydney roosters, another nrl title followed and so too did another return to rugby union. It is his performance at International Level that have made him a global sporting icon. Twice a Rugby Union World cup winner with the all blacks, he also played in a Rugby League World cup final. Amidst it all a career as a professional boxer. Now canada seems the next step on his incrediblejourney, only three seasons ago toronto won promotion to the super league and now seem poised to make him one of the highest profile signings rugby league has ever seen. At 3a he may have his best years behind him but for Sonny Bill Williams the incredible journey continues. So what can we expect from Sonny Bill Williams then . Robbie hunter paul played alongside williams at the start of his
Fancied his chances in shanghai. But Juan Ignacio Londero had good ideas, the argentina making life difficult for the three time champion in the opening set. Two rates of serve in the second, though, and andy murray was right back in the match. 12 months ago, he could only have dreams of moving around a court like this. In the decider, he began to ta ke this. In the decider, he began to take control and was getting more fired up by the minute. Commentator game, murray. Fired up by the minute. Commentator game, murraym fired up by the minute. Commentator game, murray. In the end, his class was clear to see, just how far this comeback will take him is perhaps not so clear. For now, his performances are being rewarded with a stella steady rise up the rankings. Joe lynskey, bbc news. Murray will play Italys Fabio Fognini in the second round, who comfortably beat the american sam querrey 6 4, 6 2. Murray leads 4 3 in their head to head record. Frances ninth seed gael monfils is also through
We find out about the impact on passengers. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think of the stories were covering just get in touch using the hashtag bbc the briefing President Trump has been angrily defending his decision to pull american troops out of Northern Syria a move that opens the way for an attack by turkey on kurdish fighters, long time American Allies in the fight against the Extremist Group the Islamic State, but regarded by the turks as terrorists. Mr trump has repeated his warning to turkey not to take advantage of the withdrawal, threatening to decimate the turkish economy if they go what he called off limits. Orla guerin reports from the turkey syria border. A pullout at dawn. Us troops leaving observation posts along the syrian border. Washington says only a small number of troops were moved a short distance, but Kurdish Forces fear they are
Im gavin ramjaun. Bulgaria are ordered to close their stadium for two games and fined £65,000 afterfans racially abused england players in a euro 2020 qualifier earlier this month arsenal manager unai emery says granit xhaka should apologise, after he was involved in an angry confrontation with home fans. And bring it on. Thats the fighting talk from England Forward Billy Vunipola ahead of their Rugby World Cup final against south africa on saturday. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Bulgaria will play their next home match behind closed doors after the racist abuse aimed at england players during their euro 2020 qualifier earlier this month. Theyll also have another stadium closure, if any more incidents occur within the next two years. In addition, theyve been fined around £65,000 after nazi salutes and monkey chants were heard during their match in sofia on 14th october. That game had part of the stadium closed off due to previous incidents. Anti racism group, kick it out, says uefa
Lets catch up on all the support and we are joined as we have heard, it is not a simple lets catch up on all the support and we arejoined by lets catch up on all the support and we are joined by gavin. Afternoon. After two noon to you as question and we will now consider well. Former Newcastle United and england carefully all the arguments forward Peter Beardsley has been suspended from all football related activity for 32 weeks for making presented to us. The governments racist comments to players. Beardsley left newcastle lawyer once the Supreme Court after a 14 month club justice not to stray in what he investigation earlier this year. He called one black player calls forbidden territory and a a monkey while newcastles under 23s coach, and joked political minefield. About climbing trees. An independent Football Association the death of pc Andrew Harper panel said his remarks were obviously racist prosecutors drop a murder charge and wholly unacceptable. Against a 20 year old man bea