Lord in for injured Vaa'i as All Blacks name November tour squad
Lock Josh Lord was called up as a replacement for injured forward Tupou Vaa'i when the All Blacks squad for their November tour of the United States and Europe was announced on Monday.
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New Zealand's Santner, Ravindra return for England T20 series
New Zealand will be boosted by the return of regular white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner and all-rounder Rachin Ravindra in this month's three-match Twenty20 series against England, but will be without key batter Kane Williamson, the national cricket body (NZC) said.
Bianca Andreescu reaches doubles quarterfinals at Wuhan Open
Canada's Bianca Andreescu and China's Yue Yuan advanced to the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Wuhan Open without striking a ball Thursday.
Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360
Rugby’s international heavyweights have joined forces to deliver a significant blow to the proposed breakaway league R360 by declaring any player involved will be barred from Test selection.
International ban for players joining franchise league, national unions say
Players who join the R360 global franchise league will be ineligible for international selection, the rugby unions of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, England, Scotland, France and Italy said on Tuesday.
Fatherhood puts Australia's frequent flyer Ryan on a higher plane
MELBOURNE :With a new baby and a new club, Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan has landed back in the Socceroos' fold with a new lease on footballing life despite racking up an exhausting log of air miles.
Test opener Renshaw bats way into Australia's ODI squad
MELBOURNE :Former test opener Matt Renshaw is in the frame for a long-awaited one-day international debut after being named in Australia's squad for this month’s home series against India.
Rugby star Ilona Maher is a Barbie now. She insisted the doll have broad shoulders, strong arms
American Olympian Ilona Maher is taking the leap from the rugby pitch to toy-store shelves, as the bronze medallist was honoured with her own signature Barbie doll on Monday.