Cian Healy happy to wait a little longer for squad decision
Cian Healy says he hasn't been green-eyed watching Ireland's Rugby World Cup rivals name their squads for the tournament in recent days.
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West Indies vs India: Tilak Varma On Cusp Of Surpassing Virat Kohli, KL Rahul In Elite T20I List
Tilak Varma has looked highly promising in his first three T20I matches for the Indian team. So far, the youngster has registered scores of 39, 51 and 49 not out in the first three T20Is against the West Indies. India now trail 1-2 in the five-match series after beating West Indies in the third T20I in Guyana on Tuesday. With India needing to win both matches in order to clinch the series, Tilak is on the cusp of surpassing Virat Kohli in an elite T20I list.
Trent Boult Returns To National Camp Ahead Of New Zealand's White-Ball Series Against England
New Zealand speedster Trent Boult has made a return to the national side training camp ahead of the white-ball series against UAE and England. Experienced pacer Boult and bowling all-rounder Kyle Jamieson have made a return to the New Zealand squad for the white-ball series against England starting September 8 onwards. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) took to Twitter to welcome back Boult back to the New Zealand side nearly a year after giving up his central contract for Kiwis.
France back to full strength for second clash against Scots
France have restored their team to full strength with coach Fabien Galthie announcing on Thursday a powerful starting line-up to face Scotland in Saint Etienne at the weekend.
Today at the World Cup: Lucy Bronze admit England not happy with performances
England are among eight nations still standing at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as preparations continue for their respective quarter-finals.
Waldrum, Onumonu, six others depart for U.S. as Falcons’ delegation leave Brisbane
[FILE]Nigeria’s coach Randy Waldrum gestures on the touchline during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on July 27, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
Fiji bank on Drua core for World Cup campaign
Fiji will be relying heavily on Fijian Drua at the World Cup after coach Simon Raiwalui named 18 players from the Super Rugby Pacific side in his squad for the tournament alongside more grizzled veterans based in Europe.
Japan coach Joseph to return to Highlanders after World Cup
Japan coach Jamie Joseph will return to the Otago Highlanders after the World Cup to take up a new "Head of Rugby" role overseeing recruitment, retention and mentoring head coach Clarke Dermody at the Super Rugby team.