All Blacks and Japan to face off more often under new deal
The All Blacks and Japan will meet regularly from 2024 to 2027 as part of a wide-ranging deal announced Wednesday aimed at growing rugby across the region.
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Asian champions China ready to face World Cup pressure, says captain
China won their first title in 16 years when they beat South Korea in the Women's Asian Cup final in 2022 and captain Wang Shanshan said they must now cope with the pressure of being regional champions at the World Cup.
NZ Super Rugby sides could face Japan League One teams after MoU signed
Regular matches between New Zealand's Super Rugby sides and teams from Japan's League One could be on the cards after the countries' rugby unions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday.
Boult still wants to play for New Zealand at World Cup
Seamer Trent Boult still wants to play for New Zealand at this year's World Cup and tests next year despite giving up his central contract to allow him to spend more time with his family.
South Africa seal final automatic qualification spot for World Cup
South Africa have sealed the final automatic qualification spot for the World Cup after Ireland's hopes of pipping them were dashed on Tuesday when their first one-day international against Bangladesh was washed out.
'We're backing our depth' - Leinster set to rotate team for URC semi-final v Munster
Leinster look set to rest their frontline players for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final against Munster at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with attack coach Andrew Goodman saying they'll be backing their squad depth.
Having Made His 'Decision', Trent Boult Expresses 'Big Desire' To Play ODI World Cup In India
Having opted out of a New Zealand contract, pacer Trent Boult still has a "big desire" to play the ODI World Cup in India later this year and has seen "little bit of movement" in that direction of late. Boult gave up his New Zealand contract last August to spend more time with family and continue playing franchise cricket around the world. The 33-year-old has not been picked for the national team since the T20 World Cup last year with the selectors preferring to give contracted players more opportunities.
Misbah ul Haq: Babar Azam has all the ingredients to become Pakistan cricket great
Misbah ul Haq believes Pakistan captain Babar Azam has all the attributes to become a record-breaking cricketer for his country.