Romania pick nine France-based players for Rugby World Cup
Romania coach Eugen Apjok on Wednesday selected nine players based in France including Stade Francais prop Thomas Cretu in his 33-man squad for next month's Rugby World Cup.
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Vadeni retired to stud
Last year's Prix du Jockey Club and Coral-Eclipse winner Vadeni has been retired to stand at stud.
'Bouncer, Toe-Crushing Yorker': Jasprit Bumrah Back In India Nets Ahead Of Ireland T20Is. Watch
The wait is almost over. Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is all set to make his return to the field. The pacer, who has been out of action due a recurring back issue, will lead the team during the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, starting with the first match on Friday. The Indian team made its touchdown in Ireland on Tuesday and wasted little time in hitting the ground a day later. Ahead of the first T20I, Bumrah hit the nets in Dublin and was seen bowling at full tilt to the Indian batters.
Ishan Kishan Has 'Number 1' Haircut. Internet Finds MS Dhoni Connection
Ishan Kishan is back from the Caribbean islands after a fruitful series. While India edged past West Indies in the ODI series and and lost in the five-T20I contests, Kishan personally had a great series. With Rishabh Pant recovering from an injury, Kishan is among the front-runners to hold the wicketkeeper's place when Indian get down to action in the Asia Cup and World Cup 2023. Kishan scored four successive half-centuries on the West Indies Tour and has become a great addition to the Indian team. The talented power-hitter is not part of the T20I tour of Ireland that starts on Friday and is making the most of this break ahead of the Asia Cup.
Back row battle a boost for Ireland - Van der Flier
There's little dispute where Caelan Doris' best position is but that doesn't mean the Ireland back row automatically gets the number 8 shirt.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Farrell's lucky escape, Ireland v England preview and France's injury trouble
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Coghlan as the countdown continues to the Rugby World Cup.
Irish defender Cathal Heffernan joins Newcastle United
Cork native Cathal Heffernan has completed his move from AC Milan to Newcastle United.
World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell's red card was overturned
World Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell's red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game.