Williamson steps down as NZ test captain, Southee takes over
Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand test captain and has been replaced by Tim Southee, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Thursday.
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Black Ferns' triumph underlines sport's capricious edge
Nothing sums up the unpredictability of sport better than the final seconds of the Women's Rugby World Cup final when huge favourites England, after a 30-game winning streak, looked set for glory against New Zealand but ended up distraught.
White-ball juggernaut England redefining test cricket too
NEW DELHI : England won the T20 World Cup in Australia to firmly establish themselves as the best white-ball team of the era and set out to revolutionise test cricket with an equally bold approach to the longest format of the game.
Lenihan: Munster's poor planning on Ryan will cost them
Bernard Jackman believes that Munster have made a serious misjudgement in allowing John Ryan to join New Zealand's Chiefs in January, while Donal Lenihan warned the move will come back to bite the Irish province.
World Rugby refers Bernard Laporte situation to independent ethics officer
World Rugby has referred Bernard Laporte's decision to suspend himself from duty to its independent ethics officer for review after the governing body’s vice-chairman was handed a two-year suspended prison sentence on corruption charges.
Irrepressible Kurt-Lee tussles with Bok veterans for SA Rugby Player of the Year award
Bulls and Springbok sensation Kurt-Lee Arendse will go up against a daunting group of national veterans for the SA Rugby Player of the Year award in a development that illustrates just how the former Blitzboks star has taken the 15-man format by storm.
New Zealand Rugby to discuss sponsorship deal after Altrad trial verdict
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said they will hold meetings with stakeholders to discuss their sponsorship deal with Altrad after the construction company's owner was handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence in Paris on Tuesday.
Warren Gatland keen to create a 'no excuses' environment with Wales
Warren Gatland wants to operate in a "no excuses environment" after taking up the reins for a second stint as Wales head coach.