Referees named for Ireland's World Cup pool matches
The referees have been selected for Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool games with New Zealander Ben O'Keefe taking charge of the pivotal game against reigning champions South Africa on 23 September.
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Etzebeth primed for fierce World Cup warm-up against All Blacks
LONDON : South Africa are eager to get one over fierce rivals New Zealand at Twickenham on Friday, not just because they are the ‘old enemy’ for the Springboks, but also to take momentum into the Rugby World Cup in France, lock Eben Etzebeth said.
UAE Pacer Junaid Siddique Found Guilty Of Breaching ICC Code Of Conduct
UAE pacer Junaid Siddique has been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct in their third T20I match against New Zealand in Dubai which was played on Sunday. Siddique was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct twice. He has been fined 25 per cent fine to his match fees along with two demerit points, which have been added to his disciplinary record.
Marco Riccioni and Stephen Varney named in Italy squad
Prop Marco Riccioni and scrum-half Stephen Varney are both included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's Rugby World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game.
Italy World Cup squad includes Capuozzo, Riccioni, Varney
Prop Marco Riccioni and scrum-half Stephen Varney are both included in Italy's 33-man squad named on Tuesday for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game.
"Asia Cup Will Be Big Part Of India's Preparations For World Cup": Tim Southee
With the World Cup less than two months away, New Zealand pace spearhead Tim Southee says the upcoming Asia Cup will be a big part of India's preparations for the showpiece, while admitting that scheduling of T20 competitions has made it difficult for teams to align resources. India announced an extended 17-member squad for the Asia Cup starting August 30, including Sanju Samson as travelling stand-by player since KL Rahul — the preferred wicketkeeper-batter at No. 5 — has picked up a niggle to his original injury.
All Blacks star 'gobsmacked' by Hansen assisting Wallabies
Veteran All Blacks hooker Dane Coles said he was "gobsmacked" to hear former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is helping rivals Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.
Nienaber's seen enough as Boks back Moodie to shine at 13: 'He's up for the challenge'
Canan Moodie's move from wing to outside centre for Friday's warm-up Test against the All Blacks in London would be a test of faith for some, but Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber believes otherwise.