France's Atonio cited for tackle on Rob Herring
France prop Uini Atonio will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after being cited for a dangerous tackle on Ireland’s Rob Herring in a Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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Ireland beat title-holders France 32-19 in Six Nations classic
It was the first time in Five and Six Nations history that the world’s two top-ranked teams had gone head to head but Ireland looked superior for most of the match as they ended France’s 14-game unbeaten run and also ended the visitors' three-game winning run against Ireland.
Shubman Gill named ICC Men's Player of January
Gill enjoyed a record-breaking month in white-ball cricket in January. The free-scoring batter was a prolific source of runs throughout the month, most notably in the ODI format, scoring big against both Sri Lanka and New Zealand.With 567 runs during January, which included three century-plus scores, the 23-year-old Gill wowed fans with a lethal combination of graceful and attacking strokeplay.In a month which presented several highlights for Gill, his stand-out performance came in the form of a stunning double-hundred in the nail-biting victory over New Zealand in the series opener in Hyderabad.
Mandhana, Sciver-Brunt and Gardner strike it rich in WPL auction
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Tryon urges Proteas women to play 'our brand of cricket' against New Zealand
Proteas all-rounder Chloe Tryon believes South Africa will bounce back in their second ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash against New Zealand in Paarl on Monday.
SA-based Israeli lobby groups threaten SA Rugby with PAIA action after Tel Aviv Heat withdrawal
The backlash from Tel Aviv Heat's forced withdrawal from the Mzansi Challenge at the hands of SA Rugby isn't subsiding, with the South African Friends of Israel considering a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application if SA Rugby doesn't explain how they arrived at axing the Israeli side.
RCB buy Smriti Mandhana for 3.4 crore, GT shell out 3.2 crore for Aussie Ashleigh Gardner
It was a two-way battle between Mumbai Indians and Bangalore for Mandhana where the latter eventually outbid the Mumbai-based franchise. Mandhana's base price was Rs 50 lakh.Aussie all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, who recently starred in team's first win at the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup against New Zealand became the second highest buy of the day with Gujarat Titans paying Rs 3.2 crore for her services. Another Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry was also picked up by Bangalroe for Rs 1.7 crore
Jackman: Slam chasing Ireland a step ahead of the rest
Grand slam-seeking Ireland showed again they are a step ahead of the rest of their Six Nations rivals, according to former international hooker Bernard Jackman.