'Tough' Farrell reaches 100th Test milestone against All Blacks
Owen Farrell will become only the third player to win a hundred caps for England when he leads out the team against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Retallick poised for century of caps as he returns for All Blacks
LONDON : New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to win his 100th cap on Saturday as he returns from suspension to beef up the pack for his side's test against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Retallick, Farrell to win 100th Test caps in Twickenham Test
New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick and England captain Owen Farrell will both win their 100th Test caps after being named in the respective starting XVs for Saturday's encounter at Twickenham.
Tuilagi and Nowell back for England to face the All Blacks
LONDON : Manu Tuilagi is back in the England team to face New Zealand on Saturday, with Jack Nowell also restored to the starting team having withdrawn shortly before last week's win over Japan with a stomach issue.
Rugby league-Samoa one step away from ultimate sporting fairytale
MANCHESTER, England : When Samoa lost 60-6 to England in their Rugby League World Cup opener, few eyebrows were raised, but having disposed of the hosts to book a shock final clash with Australia, the Pacific Islanders are one step away from a true sporting miracle.
Italy name team to front Boks: 'It will be a very intense, physical match'
Italy coach Kieran Crowley has named his team to face the Springboks in Genoa on Saturday.
Shastri tells India to pick new T20 captain, follow England template
NEW DELHI : India need to appoint a new Twenty20 captain and follow England's template to revive their fortunes in that format, former head coach Ravi Shastri said on Thursday.
'We'll see, we'll see' - Sexton coy on retirement plans
Johnny Sexton has hinted that he may postpone his plans to retire after next year's World Cup, adding that he continues to be driven on by his British and Irish Lions snub in 2021.