Raiwalui replaces Cotter as Fiji coach ahead of World Cup
Former test captain Simon Raiwalui will coach Fiji at the World Cup in France later this year after being named on Friday as the replacement for Vern Cotter.
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Watson back for Scotland in strong side to face French
EDINBURGH : Hamish Watson returns for a first run out in this year’s Six Nations as Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Friday named a strong line-up for Sunday’s clash against last season’s champions France in Paris.
First Time In 145 Years! Harry Brook Surpasses Legends To Claim Historic Feat
Harry Brook has emerged as a consistent performer for England in the past year and the right-hander continued to impress everyone with a brilliant century on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand. Brook, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderbad for Rs 13.25 crore, was unbeaten on 184 off 169 deliveries. Thanks to this innings, the England youngster became the first batsman in history to score 800 runs after just 9 Test innings. Previously, the record for most runs after 9 Test innings belonged to India's Vinod Kambli (798) but Brook took his tally to 807 on Friday. He also went past legends like Herbert Sutcliffe (780 runs in nine innings), Sunil Gavaskar (778 runs in nine innings) and Everton Weekes (777 runs in nine innings) to add a massive milestone to his name.
England's Harry Brook determined to 'cash in' on red-hot form against New Zealand
England's Harry Brook said he was determined to "cash in" and enjoy the moment after hitting an unbeaten 184 against New Zealand in the second Test on Friday.
Harry Brook, Joe Root Centuries Put England In Charge Of New Zealand Test
Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out to put England firmly in control against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday in the second Test. Joe Root was unbeaten on a classy 101 as the tourists rampaged their way to 315-3 before rain ended the opening day of the series decider early. Brook's breathtaking display at the Basin Reserve made him the first player to score 800 or more runs in his first nine Test innings. The 24-year-old came to the crease with England wobbling at 21-3 inside the first seven overs.
England's Brook lives up to 'superstar' billing
Ben Stokes was not indulging in hyperbole when he tipped five-test-old Harry Brook for global stardom heading into the series final against New Zealand, and the England test captain will feel vindicated by the 24-year-old's batting on Friday.
Fed up with bars that wouldn't play women's sports, she opened one that plays nothing but
At first glance, Jenny Nguyen's sports bar in Portland, Ore., is like any other. There are rows of beer taps, autographed jerseys hanging from the ceiling, signed posters lining the walls and of course, big-screen TVs showcasing the latest game or match.
England 315-3 as rain halts first test v New Zealand
England were 315 for three on day one of the second test against New Zealand when rain halted play midway through the third session on Friday.