Today's rugby news as major new concussion laws announced with immediate effect
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Tuesday, June 21.
Ireland Sport News
Sunil Gavaskar expects Shikhar Dhawan to miss T20 World Cup
Shikhar Dhawan is unlikely to work his way back into contention and feature at this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Dhawan has already played at two T20 World Cups for India in 2014 and 2016 and some good form at this year's IPL tournament had seen his name thrust back into the selection spotlight. But the left-hander was overlooked for the recent five-game series against South Africa, with selectors instead opting for relative newcomers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan with regulars Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul sidelined.
As Ireland head on tour to New Zealand, others bid poignant farewells
The Irish team have landed in New Zealand for the summer tour and have more than likely finished reflecting on a disastrous finish for the provinces in United Rugby Championship action.
Clare will need to be just as cool for Cats - Brendan Cummins
Brendan Cummins believes that Clare will need to replicate the coolness they showed against Wexford when they come up against Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final.
Proteas skipper Bavuma goes for elbow injury scan as England, Ireland tour looms
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is going for medical scans on Tuesday on an elbow injury suffered in the fourth T20 international against India in Rajkot last Friday.
Gerrard can land Villa’s next McGrath with summer move for “extraordinary” £25m giant - opinion
With four major signings already under their belt, there may be those thinking that Aston Villa‘s transfer dealings may be coming to an end, yet the latest indication is that their swift business is only the beginning with more new arrivals potentially set to follow.
SA-born Rippon earns maiden call-up for New Zealand
South African-born leg-spinner Michael Rippon is the only newcomer in New Zealand's white-ball squads for their limited-overs series against Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands next month.
England must find right time to move on from Eoin Morgan
The wait goes on. When Eoin Morgan top-edged Tom Cooper to point on Sunday, it extended his wait for a half-century in professional cricket, which will have reached 356 days by the time of Wednesday’s last one-day international in Amstelveen.