New Zealand paceman Tickner to make test debut against England
New Zealand captain Tim Southee has confirmed paceman Blair Tickner will make his test debut against England at Mount Maunganui on Thursday.
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New Zealand Fast Bowler Jamieson Out Of England Test Series
New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson was on Tuesday ruled out of the England Test series with a recurrence of a stress fracture in his back. Seam bowler Matt Henry will also miss the first Test at Mount Maunganui beginning Thursday as he waits for the birth of his first child. Jamieson, 28, had not played any international cricket since June when he initially suffered the back injury on the tour of England. Jamieson played for a New Zealand XI in a warm-up against England last week without pain, but New Zealand coach Gary Stead said a scan had revealed another fracture.
New Zealand squad buffeted by baby boom, injury and cyclone
New Zealand's preparations for the test series against England are being hit on all fronts with a cyclone, a key injury and new-born babies tearing up the squad's plans in the leadup.
Darragh Kenny takes impressive second in USA
Darragh Kenny and Volnay Du Boisdeville took second in the €410,000 Grand Prix in Wellington International, USA on Sunday morning.
England's Leach puts 2019 nightmare behind him ahead of NZ series
England spinner Jack Leach said he put the dreadful memories of his 2019 New Zealand tour behind him and is approaching the two-test series against Tim Southee's team with a more relaxed outlook.
England's Leach hoping for better memories in NZ after 2019 illness
England spinner Jack Leach said he hoped to put behind him the bad memories of the last time he toured New Zealand when food poisoning left him fearing for his life.
WATCH | Shades of Robbie Fleck as Stormers flyhalf Libbok drops ball over tryline
In scenes somewhat reminiscent of the infamous Robbie Fleck-Deon Kayser moment, Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok was left red-faced during Saturday's URC match against the Sharks in Durban.
All Blacks star Savea praises Johnstone's 'courageous' coming out
New Zealand forward Ardie Savea said on Wednesday that he believes Campbell Johnstone's "courageous" coming out as the first gay All Black could pave the way for other rugby stars.