Foster keeps the faith as Cane retains All Blacks captaincy for Rugby Championship
Sam Cane has retained the captaincy in the All Blacks squad announced on Sunday for the Rugby Championship, which features five uncapped players.
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Andrew Coscoran breaks long-standing Irish 1500m record in Nice
Andrew Coscoran has broken Ray Flynn's long-standing 1500m national record with a blistering run in Nice.
Valentina Holl produces stunning ride to take home victory ahead of Camille Balanche and Rachel Atherton
UCI Mountain Bike Downhill world champion Valentina Holl (Rockshox Trek Race Team) produced a stunning ride to take the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill title in front her home fans in Austria with a time of 3:23.222. Holl was the final rider to come out of the gate and put down a fearless ride that sparked joyous scenes in the finish area as she celebrated with fans, friends, family and her coaching staff.
How Virat Kohli Compares To Joe Root In Tests Between 2021 And 2023? Stat Reveals
England star batter Joe Root continued with his purple patch during the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, bringing up his 30th Test century that powered England to a huge score in the first innings, continuing their 'Bazball' style of cricket which emphasises on win, a result at least and is powered by attacking and positive mindset. At the start of 2021, Root was at the bottom of the 'Fab Four', a quartet of modern-day batting greats comprising of him, Virat Kohli from India, Steve Smith from Australia and Kane Williamson from New Zealand in terms of centuries scored in Tests. Virat was at the top with 27, Smith next with 26, Williamson at third with 24 and Root at the bottom with 17.
Chiefs outmuscle Brumbies to set up Super Rugby final with Crusaders
The Waikato Chiefs outmuscled the ACT Brumbies 19-6 on Saturday to set up an all-New Zealand clash in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Canterbury Crusaders.
Anthony Elanga scores for Sweden ahead of possible Manchester United summer exit
Manchester United's Anthony Elanga scored from the bench for Sweden in their 4-1 win against New Zealand on Friday night.
Chiefs edge Brumbies to reach Super Rugby final
Brodie Retallick scored the only try as the Waikato Chiefs edged the ACT Brumbies 19-6 in an arm-wrestle of a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final on Saturday to set up a home title-decider against the Canterbury Crusaders next week.
Diane Caldwell airs frustration at Reading's move to part-time
Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has aired her frustration at Reading's decision to go part-time in the wake of their relegation from the Women's Super League.