Beale's Super Rugby return would be great, says Rennie
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has backed Kurtley Beale to be a positive influence on Super Rugby should the French-based back decide to end his stint with Racing 92 and return to Australia.
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Chinese women's Asian Cup win sparks calls for gender pay equality
Asian Cup has sparked calls on social media for equal pay, with commenters contrasting their performance with the dismal men's side. Xiao Yuyi's stoppage-time goal clinched a remarkable 3-2 comeback win over South Korea in the final, sealing a record ninth Asian title for China. Fans on social media were quick to contrast their stirring victory with the less successful men's team, who were heaped with scorn last week after a limp defeat to Vietnam ended their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
Gillespie not interested in Australia head coach job, says Langer's exit was 'heartbreaking'
Jason Gillespie on Tuesday said he is not interested in the top job and described Justin Langer's departure as "heartbreaking". Langer, under whose guidance Australia won the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series 4-0, stepped down last Saturday after facing complaints from players about his coaching style for months. Gillespie, who is South Australia's coach and also has the experience of guiding English county sides Sussex and Yorkshire, was touted as a potential replacement for Langer alongwith Trevor Bayliss, Ricky Ponting, Greg Shipperd and Michael Di Venuto.
Springboks to host All Blacks in two Tests in 2022
The Springboks will host the All Blacks in two Rugby Championship Tests later this year, SA Rugby has confirmed.
Springboks to tackle All Blacks in back-to-back Rugby Championship matches on home soil
Johannesburg - SA Rugby on Tuesday confirmed this year's Springboks Test schedule for the Incoming Series and the Rugby Championship.
Ian Chappell Blasts "Justin Langer PR Machine", Backs Australia Captain Pat Cummins
Australian great Ian Chappell has called the past players supporting Justin Langer as his "PR machine". Chappell instead threw his weight behind skipper Pat Cummins, who had received flak for not backing the former coach in the lead-up to his resignation. Former cricketers such as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Mitchell Johnson, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne have slammed Cricket Australia and the members of the national team, especially Cummins, for not publicly supporting Langer, who was offered a short-term extension, which he declined.
Australia women win final ODI to finish Ashes series unbeaten
MELBOURNE : Skipper Meg Lanning led by example as Australia crushed England by eight wickets in the third and final one-dayer to finish the multi-format Ashes series unbeaten on Tuesday.
Individuals were not key to Langer decision, says selector Bailey
MELBOURNE :Selection panel chief George Bailey has denied Justin Langer's claims that a lack of backing from senior players and support staff was responsible for the former opening batsman's departure as Australia coach.