Crusaders duo to miss All Blacks' Rugby Championship opener
Leicester Fainga'anuku and Will Jordan have withdrawn from New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza next week due to injury, the All Blacks said on Saturday.
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Bowled over: Women cricketers prove why they deserve better pay, equal rights
It would be a surprise if any of the spectators at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, were not highly impressed by the quality of cricket played by the women chosen to represent England and Australia over five days between June 22 and 26.
Wieke Kaptein youngest player ever included in Dutch World Cup squad
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Teenager Wieke Kaptein included in Netherlands World Cup squad
Wieke Kaptein was included in the Netherlands 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on Friday by coach Andries Jonker with the 17-year-old midfielder becoming the country's youngest ever women's player called up for the global tournament.
England facing big chase in second Test after Australia dominate third day at Lord's before rain
England are likely facing a big run chase to win the second Ashes Test after Australia dominated the third day at Lord’s. England started the day with a chance to get close to Australia’s first-innings score of 416, but slumped from 278-4 to 325 all out. Ad Usman Khawaja (58*) led Australia's patient response as they ground down England’s attack to finish on 130-2, a lead of 221.
FIFA announces ‘Unite’ armbands for Women’s World Cup as OneLove band blocked
England’s players will not be allowed to wear the OneLove armband in matches at the World Cup this summer but will be able to wear bands supporting other causes.
The nations Manchester United players are representing in this summer's Women's World Cup
The Women’s World Cup is less than a month away, the tournament kicks off on July 20 with hosts Australia taking on the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand facing Norway.
FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain's armbands at Women's World Cup
The anti-discrimination "One Love" captain's armband denied to teams at the men's World Cup in Qatar will be worn at the Women's World Cup next month, but in an amended version now approved by soccer authorities.