‘Something special’: Rassie hails Kurt-Lee magic, knows Boks annoy the world
The Springboks continue to be the envy of international rugby and the gold standard in one of the most competitive eras the sport has seen.
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New Zealand's Bracewell shifts to casual contract, eyes BBL opportunity
Oct 5 : New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell will move to a casual contract for the 2026-27 season as he pursues an opportunity in Australia's Big Bash League, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Monday.
No Canadians elected to world hockey governing body; Turkey, New Zealand represented
No Canadians have been elected to the International Ice Hockey Federation's council, a surprising result for a nation considered one of the sport's powerhouses.
Kolisi back to his roots as Stormers include him for Edinburgh clash
CAPE TOWN, Oct 1 : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will make his comeback for Stormers away to Edinburgh in Friday’s United Rugby Championship clash at Hive Stadium, returning after more than five years to the provincial side where he started his career.
‘We expect to win’: Sean Jansen makes no bones about Connacht’s target in Italian test
Ever since he joined Connacht in 2023, Sean Jansen has cherished and chased a dream of playing for Ireland. It finally came to pass as one of three Connacht debutants with a try-scoring, man-of-the-match display in July’s win over Japan in Australia. He was again called upon a week later in a defeat against his native New Zealand. The taste of international rugby only makes him want it more.
Gill smashes fastest ODI double ton as India beat West Indies in run-fest
Sept 30 : Shubman Gill struck the fastest double century in one-day international history as India completed the second-highest successful chase in an ODI with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in a run-filled second match of the three-game series in Guwahati on Wednesday.
Uncapped Macpherson called up to Wallabies squad for Bledisloe tests
Sept 30 : Uncapped forward Toby Macpherson has been called up to the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup games against New Zealand in Auckland and Sydney next month.
Connacht’s forward power to be strengthened with return of Irish internationals
Connacht will welcome back some of their seven-strong contingent who were part of Ireland’s summer tour of Australia and New Zealand for next Friday’s URC game away to Benetton.
Scott Barrett returns to All Blacks squad, Taylor named skipper for Bledisloe tests
Sept 29 : Former skipper Scott Barrett was recalled to the All Blacks squad for next month's Bledisloe Cup games against Australia on Tuesday, but hooker Codie Taylor will captain the team in the Auckland and Sydney tests.