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remember, its only 14 months since woods suffered life threatening injuries in a car crash. it is truly amazing. i don t even know how else to say that. i would have probably taken some pretty high odds a few weeks or a few months ago, even a few weeks ago whether or not he would be here, but when you think about it, it really shouldn t surprise us. i mean, he is one of the most determined, dedicated athletes that i think i have ever seenin athletes that i think i have ever seen in my life. tributes have been paid to one of scotland 5 finest rugby players, tom smith, who has died at the age of 50. he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2019. prop smith won 61 caps for his country he was a key figure in their five nations triumph in 1999, as well as the british and irish lions series win over south africa in 1997. coach sir ian mcgeechan described him as the greatest scotland player of the professional era .
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month before the australian open. former england full back danielle waterman has launched a new players union for women in the premier 15s league. the women s rugby association will provide legal, medical and welfare support for members. waterman said it was important to look after players on and off the field. professional players could already join the rugby players association, but this wasn t an option for the semi professionals and amateurs in premier 15s. the countdown is on to the second test of the ashes, which begins this thursday in adelaide. england looking for a much needed win after their big defeat at the gabba against australia. and the hosts have confirmed that fast bowlerjosh hazelwood is out. he s suffering from a rib injury he picked up in last week s first test. the second match of the series is a day nighter, with both stuart broad and james anderson expected to return in more favourable conditions. the most spectacular and accessible opening ceremony in olympic
disillusioned. former england full back danielle waterman has launched a new players union for women in the premier 15s league. the women s rugby association will provide legal, medical and welfare support for members. waterman said it was important to look after players on and off the field. professional players could alreadyjoin the rugby players association. but this wasnt an option for the semi professionls and amateurs in premier 15s. australian fast bowler josh hazlewood has been ruled out of the second ashes test against england. he s suffering from a rib injury he picked up in last week s first test. the second test starts in adelaide on thursday, it s a day nighter. with both stuart broad and james anderson expected to return in more favourable conditions. that s all the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website, as well as find out who the nominees are for this year s bbc sports personality of the year award.