Injuries will force Ireland to test their squad depth
Ireland's Bank of Ireland Autumn Nations games against South Africa, Fiji and Australia will force head coach Andy Farrell to explore his squad's depth, according to Bernard Jackman.
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FIFA Women's World Cup headed to SA? Jordaan, SAFA to launch bid: 'We have the capacity to deliver'
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup draw takes place in Auckland, New Zealand this weekend, and South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan and Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis will be in attendance.
Cricket-Sri Lanka beat Netherlands, both in Super 12
GEELONG, Australia -Kusal Mendis blasted a timely half-century and Wanindu Hasaranga took three wickets as Sri Lanka eased into the Super 12 phase of the T20 World Cup with a 16-run win over the Netherlands in Geelong on Thursday.
Sri Lanka, Netherlands advance at World T20 after UAE’s win
GEELONG, Australia: Dusan Shanaka’s patched-up Sri Lanka lineup beat Netherlands to secure a spot in the Super 12 stage at the Twenty20 World Cup and the Dutch advanced despite the loss when United Arab Emirates upset Namibia later Thursday in the last of the Group A games. Former champion Sri Lanka’s 16-run victory in its must-win game meant Netherlands needed UAE to produce an unlikely win over Namibia to have any chance of progressing.
FIFA urges broadcasters to 'pay what women's game deserves' for 2023 World Cup rights
FIFA has rejected a number of bids for the 2023 Women's World Cup broadcast rights for being too low, the body's Chief Business Officer Romy Gai said as he called on broadcasters to seize the "opportunity" provided by the women's game. Gai, who was appointed to the role earlier this year, said the bids did not reflect the popularity of women's football and highlighted the 2019 World Cup's record viewership figures.
Green replaces Inglis in Australia squad after freak injury
Australia called up talented all-rounder Cameron Green on Thursday for their Twenty20 World Cup defence after Josh Inglis suffered a freak injury to his hand while playing golf, the hosts said.
Rain threatens as Australia launch T20 World Cup defence
Rain threatens to derail the Twenty20 World Cup when big guns enter the fray this weekend, with Australia's opener against New Zealand and an India v Pakistan blockbuster both at risk of being washed out.
Watch: Team India Arrives In Melbourne Ahead Of T20 World Cup Clash vs Pakistan
All eyes will be on Team India when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of T20 World Cup Super 12 stage on Sunday in Melbourne. Since arriving in Australia earlier this month, the Rohit Sharma-led side has played two practice matches, in Perth, and two warm-up games, in Brisbane. India defeated Australia in their first warm-up match, while their second game against New Zealand was washed out due to rain. With India set to face Pakistan on Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a video of the team's journey from Brisbane to Melbourne.