Not just Rassie! Italy coach slams World Rugby ref protocols: 'I'm sick of the right channels'
Will Kieran Crowley be warned (or worse) by World Rugby for criticising a referee or is that something only reserved for Rassie Erasmus?
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates: Sri Lanka will aim to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series against New Zealand on Monday. The Blackcaps will resume at the score of 28 for 1, needing 257 runs to win the game. They have lost the wicket of Devon Conway, while Kane Williamson and Tom Latham are at the crease. Meanwhile, the guests will be needing the remaining 9 wickets to win the game. Fiery century from Angelo Mathews put Sri Lanka in the driver's seat at the end of Day 4 of the ongoing first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. (LIVE SCORECARD)
5 things we learned from the penultimate weekend of the Six Nations
There were conclusive away wins for France, Ireland and Wales in another compelling round of Guinness Six Nations action that sees the destiny of the title remain in Irish hands.
Evergreen Sexton equals al-time record as Ireland outlast Scotland in cracker
Ireland remained on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam after overcoming stiff Scottish resistance to win 22-7 at Murrayfield on Sunday.
1st Test, Day 4: Angelo Mathews Ton Inspires Sri Lanka, New Zealand Chase Falters
A classy century from Angelo Mathews and the early wicket of Devon Conway kept Sri Lanka's World Championship hopes alive in the first Test against New Zealand on Sunday. "We've given ourselves a great chance to win the Test match," Mathews said after his masterful 115, made from nearly six hours in the middle in Christchurch. His innings rescued Sri Lanka from a tight spot and led the tourists to a second innings total of 302. That set New Zealand a target of 285, and the home side were 28 for one by stumps after 17 overs, with Conway out for five.
'We have overcome': Fijian Drua make a big Super Rugby statement
SYDNEY : Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka led tributes after the Fijian Drua beat New Zealand powerhouse the Canterbury Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday, a victory that made a major statement for islander rugby.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: NZ Aim To Gain Advantage vs SL
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates:Sri Lanka look to strengthen their position on Day 4 of the first Test encounter against New Zealand in Christchurch. At the end of Day 3, Sri Lanka were 83 for three in their second innings with a lead of 65 runs. Angelo Mathews was not out 20 while Prabath Jayasuriya was batting on two. For the Kiwis, Blair Tickner took three crucial wickets. Earlier, Daryll Mitchell slammed a gritty century and Matt Henry scored 72 as New Zealand recovered from 151 for five to 373 and was able to take a 18-run lead. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Wahab Riaz Kisses Martin Guptill After Dismissing Him During Peshawar Zalmi-Quetta Gladiators PSL Match. Watch
Left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz, who plays for Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan Super League, kissed New Zealand batter Martin Guptill after dismissing him during his side's PSL match against Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday. The Gladiators were chasing a target of 241 runs against the Zalmi in the 20-over-a-side game. They got off to really good start, but Wahab got better of Guptill to bring his side back in the game. On the fifth ball of the third over, Riaz pitched a fast short ball. Guptill failed to time his pull properly and edged the ball in the air. Riaz took the catch comfortably on the follow through and then kissed Guptill on the latter's helmet grill.