Wallabies-All Blacks combined team could play Lions - reports
The Wallabies and All Blacks are in talks to form a joint team to face the British & Irish Lions in a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2025, reports said on Wednesday.
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Cricket-Buttler's captaincy in NZ win 'bodes well' for England
(Reuters) - Jos Buttler delivered a real captain's performance in England's win over New Zealand at the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday and bodes well for the remainder of the tournament, former skippers said.
Rugby-Australia lock Skelton eager to make impression ahead of World Cup
(Reuters) - The opportunities to impress Australia coach Dave Rennie ahead of the Rugby World Cup are running out, so for lock Will Skelton Saturday's match against France in Paris could be a key moment for his international future.
Rugby-Talks held on ANZAC team to face Lions, says Australia rugby chief
(Reuters) - Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan said he has opened talks with New Zealand Rugby officials to discuss fielding a combined ANZAC team against the British and Irish Lions in 2025.
Cricket-New Zealand still in good position despite England loss: Santner
(Reuters) - New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner is confident his side can still advance to the next phase of the Twenty20 World Cup despite their 20-run defeat to England in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Hodgson drafted into Scotland squad after Skinner breaks bone
EDINBURGH: Second rower Jamie Hodgson has been drafted into Scotland’s squad for their November internationals after Edinburgh team mate Sam Skinner broke a bone in his foot in the weekend defeat to Australia, Scottish Rugby said on Tuesday.
Win over New Zealand a 'big relief' says England captain Buttler
BRISBANE: England captain Jos Buttler praised the team's attitude in their crucial win over New Zealand at the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday (Nov 1), saying the result was a "big relief" for his side who kept their semi-final qualification hopes alive.
Rankings count nothing for Sexton as Ireland wary of 'unpredictable' Willemse
Ireland need to emulate their opponents this weekend South Africa and win the Rugby World Cup if they are to merit being called the best team in the world, captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday.