Renowned Kiwi coach takes mentoring role with All Blacks, Black Ferns
Women's World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith was Friday appointed as "mentor" to both the All Blacks and Black Ferns, vowing to "challenge norms" and "think outside the box".
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Rassie warns Boks should not underestimate Scotland at Rugby World Cup
SA Rugby's director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has warned that Scotland should not be underestimated as the Springboks plot to defend their World Cup title in France later this year.
Former Australia coach Rennie appointed Kobe Steelers boss
MELBOURNE : Former Australia coach Dave Rennie has been appointed head coach of Kobe Steelers and will take over from the 2023-24 season, the Japanese rugby club said on Friday.
Watch: On Ravindra Jadeja's Unplayable Delivery, MS Dhoni's Reaction Is Pure Gold
Ravindra Jadeja put on a show in Qualifier 1 as Chennai Super Kings defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans by 15 runs on Tuesday to enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) final. While there have been rumours that Jadeja is not enjoying his time with the franchise, the all-rounder scored a crucial 16-ball 22 and bagged two important wickets at the MA Chidambaram to fire CSK to their 10 IPL final. His delivery to dismiss David Miller was a work of art as even MS Dhoni couldn't control his emotions.
Cricket: Australia call up reserve wicketkeeper Peirson for Ashes
MELBOURNE : Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson will join the Australia squad in the leadup to the second Ashes test at Lord's in place of Josh Inglis who will return home for the birth of his first child, the team said on Friday.
Rugby: Smith takes coach mentoring role at All Blacks, Black Ferns
Women's Rugby World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith has taken a new role as a mentor for staff at the All Blacks and the national women's 'Black Ferns', New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Friday.
France's Cascarino to miss World Cup after suffering ACL injury
France's Delphine Cascarino will miss the World Cup after her club Olympique Lyonnais said on Thursday that she would be sidelined for "several months" after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament.
Springboks confident Siya Kolisi will be fit for World Cup
South Africa are confident captain Siya Kolisi will be fit for the World Cup after undergoing knee surgery last month and will give him as much time as possible to be ready, even if he misses the opening games.