Farrell to reveal Lions squad for Australia on Thursday
LONDON :Andy Farrell will provide answers to some of the most widely discussed questions in rugby on Thursday when he reveals his British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.
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"Dazed, Hungover": Virat Kohli Makes Big Revelation On 2019 World Cup Semis Defeat
India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli opened up on Men in Blue's ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 semifinal heartbreak against New Zealand, revealing the "dazed" and "hangover" like state of mind he experienced following his team's failure to win the marquee event under his captaincy. Virat was speaking on the latest episode of the RCB Podcast, released on the franchise's Youtube Channel. The 2019 edition of the tournament in the UK was Virat's third World Cup and first as a captain, but India crashed out of the tournament in the semis after losing to NZ by 18 runs at Manchester after a dominant run in the league stage, which saw them win seven out of their nine matches, lose one and drop one game due to rain.
Australia coach Schmidt says O'Connor in flyhalf mix for Lions series
MELBOURNE :James O'Connor is in the Wallabies' selection frame and his experience could prove useful in a squad of relatively young flyhalves, head coach Joe Schmidt said on Tuesday.
Hogan-Rochester helps Canada rugby 7 women finish third in season finale
Asia Hogan-Rochester scored three tries as the Canadian women's rugby sevens team rallied from an early deficit Sunday to defeat the U.S. 27-7 and earn bronze at the HSBC SVNS World Championship.
India Extend Dominance In White-Ball Formats, Retain Top Spot In ODIs, T20Is
India retained their top position in the ODIs and T20Is to extend their dominance in the white-ball formats but slipped a place to fourth spot in the Test format, in which Australia reigned supreme, in the latest ICC annual men's ranking update issued on Monday. The latest rankings rate all matches played since May 2024 at 100 per cent and those of the previous two years at 50 per cent. In the ODI rankings, 2023 World Cup finalists India have strengthened their grip at the top on the back of a victorious ICC Champions Trophy campaign, improving their rating points from 122 to 124.
Doohan's F1 future looking more uncertain after Miami
Australian Jack Doohan's Formula One future looks increasingly uncertain amid speculation the rookie could be replaced at Renault-owned Alpine before the next race at Imola.
New Zealand triathlete Wilde in Japan hospital after crash
Twice Olympic triathlon medallist Hayden Wilde is recovering in a Japanese hospital with broken bones and injured lungs after a bike crash, the New Zealander said on social media.
Rangers condemn shotgun banner during Old Firm derby
Rangers have condemned a banner displayed by their supporters during Sunday’s Scottish Premiership 1-1 draw with rivals Celtic at the Ibrox Stadium that appeared to show former manager Graeme Souness holding a double-barrel shotgun.