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Nepal makes the headlines with Asia Premier Cup title

At the beginning of the Asia Premier Cup, it looked like Nepal and the UAE were the strongest teams, the ones the others had to beat if they wished to claim the prize of progressing to the Asia Cup in September. This proved to be the case, the two teams resuming a fierce rivalry in a rain-affected final, which needed to be extended into the reserve day for a result to be achieved. Nepal emerged victorious to the delight of their fervent supporters.

Punjab Kings Pacer Arshdeep Singh Gets Roasted On Twitter After Disastrous Show Against Mumbai Indians

Tasked with the responsibility of preventing Mumbai Indians from reaching the target of 214 runs, Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh struggled to repeat his death-bowling heroics in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Wednesday. Arshdeep was taken apart by MI batters, including Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, conceding a whopping 66 runs in just 3.5 overs. As the match ended in the favour of Rohit Sharma's MI, Arshdeep found himself trending on Twitter, with fans unleashing memes and jokes on the micro-blogging platform.

World Rugby announces new partnership to help bring more women into the sport

Rugby chiefs have sealed a multi-million partnership deal which will help to bring more women into the game on and off the pitch as they attempt to seize a potentially pivotal moment.

John Plumtree returns to Sharks for second stint as head coach

The Sharks on Thursday named John Plumtree as their new head coach.

Try machine Jordan returns for Crusaders in run to Super playoffs

MELBOURNE : Prolific try-scorer Will Jordan will make his long-awaited return to elite rugby when he lines up for champions Canterbury Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific this weekend after a long battle with a migraine-related illness.

New Zealand Boxer Suffers Stroke After World Title Defeat

New Zealand boxer David Light suffered a mild stroke and underwent surgery for a blood clot following his world title defeat to Lawrence Okolie, his coach said on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Light lost on a unanimous decision to Britain's Okolie for the World Boxing Organization cruiserweight belt in Manchester in late March. The New Zealander reported no ill effects when he flew home but felt unwell in the days after his return, his coach Isaac Peach told reporters.

Rugby Australia boss to duel SA Rugby's Mark Alexander for powerful role at World Rugby?

Rugby Australia chairperson Hamish McLennan is considering a tilt at one of the most powerful positions in the sport, saying that the southern hemisphere needs a seat at the top table.

Jamaica can spring a surprise at Women's World Cup - Sampson

Jamaica lost all three games and finished bottom of their group in their only previous Women's World Cup appearance but defender Vyan Sampson says they are much more organised under new coach Lorne Donaldson and can spring a surprise this time around.

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Nepal makes the headlines with Asia Premier Cup title

Punjab Kings Pacer Arshdeep Singh Gets Roasted On Twitter After Disastrous Show Against Mumbai Indians

World Rugby announces new partnership to help bring more women into the sport

John Plumtree returns to Sharks for second stint as head coach

Try machine Jordan returns for Crusaders in run to Super playoffs

New Zealand Boxer Suffers Stroke After World Title Defeat

Rugby Australia boss to duel SA Rugby's Mark Alexander for powerful role at World Rugby?

Jamaica can spring a surprise at Women's World Cup - Sampson