Ex-Wallaby Folau injured in return to Test rugby with Tonga
Former Wallaby Israel Folau's return to international rugby was cut short by injury on Saturday as his Tonga side slumped to a 36-0 loss to Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup Test in Suva.
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Side strain forces Australia's Ashton Agar out of Sri Lanka tour
Sri Lanka with a side strain, Cricket Australia announced on Saturday. The spin bowler, who had been undergoing rehabilitation in an effort to be ready for the second Test, has been replaced in the squad by Jon Holland.
Folau's test return short-lived as Fiji blank Tonga 36-0
:Israel Folau's return to international rugby lasted only half an hour as his Tonga team were thrashed 36-0 by a clinical Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener in Suva on Saturday.
Manchester United have learnt from Cesc Fabregas ordeal with Frenkie de Jong
In retrospect, it was apposite David Moyes's sole honour as Manchester United manager was overshadowed on the same day at Wembley.
Jacob Miller's tribute to Wakefield Trinity as he closes in on future announcement
Jacob Miller admits Wakefield Trinity will have always hold a special place in his heart as he prepares to make an announcement on his future. The Australian playmaker is widely expected to join West Yorkshire rivals Castleford Tigers at the end of this season but is remaining tight-lipped.
Side strain forces Australia's Agar out of Sri Lanka tour
Ashton Agar has been ruled out of Australia's second test against Sri Lanka with a side strain, Cricket Australia announced on Saturday.
England's new white-ball captain Jos Buttler downplays talk of Test role
Jos Buttler has downplayed the prospect of becoming an opener for the England Test team after he was touted for the role by ex-Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara. Sangakkara this week said Buttler, who top-scored in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season with 863 runs, could be a perfect fit for the Test team's newfound swashbuckling style under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
Champions South Africa begin World Cup countdown against lowly Wales
Siya Kolisi-captained South Africa begin on Saturday against Wales in Pretoria a 16-match countdown before defending the Rugby World Cup title in France next September.