Wallabies will back whoever Jones picks as skipper - Slipper
SYDNEY : James Slipper, Australia's incumbent test skipper, says the Wallabies will back whoever coach Eddie Jones chooses as captain for the Rugby Championship and World Cup.
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Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023: Will MS Dhoni And Co. Play Extra Spinner?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) look to get back to winning ways when they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Wednesday. After suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, CSK's form has dipped. However, the MS Dhoni-led side's ability to bounce back can never be underestimated. With the tactical acumen of Dhoni playing a vital role in most of their victories this season, the former India captain could exploit the situation once again. Notably, CSK had won the reverse fixture by 12 runs in Chennai.
Boks to monitor Kolisi's progress, team doctor says it's too early to make prediction on return
SA Rugby has provided an update on the condition of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, who underwent a knee operation in Cape Town last Friday.
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.
DMac ignites another All Blacks flyhalf debate
New Zealand could be gearing up for another heated flyhalf debate heading into the World Cup with Damian McKenzie staking a strong claim to the All Blacks number 10 shirt with his form for the high-flying Waikato Chiefs.
Injuries devastating for England players, says coach Wiegman
England's spate of injuries ahead of the women's World Cup have been devastating, coach Sarina Wiegman said on Tuesday hours after forward Fran Kirby confirmed she will undergo knee surgery and miss this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
FIFA warns Europe of Women’s World Cup broadcast blackout
GENEVA: Publicly criticizing broadcasters for offering too little to screen the Women’s World Cup has not worked out yet for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who is now threatening a blackout in some major European markets.
England's Kirby latest to undergo knee surgery and miss World Cup
England were handed another devastating blow after forward Fran Kirby said on Tuesday (May 2) she will undergo knee surgery and miss the women's World Cup, adding to a growing list of players sidelined with knee injuries.