Virimi Vakatawa barred from playing in France due to medical issue
France international Virimi Vakatawa has been barred from playing rugby in the country due to an unspecified health problem.
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Wallabies sink to lowest-ever ranking after defeat to Springboks
After losing 24-8 to the Springboks in Sydney over the weekend, the Wallabies have slumped to their lowest ever World Rugby ranking.
Australia vs New Zealand: Aaron Finch Under Microscope As Tough New Zealand Series Looms
Under-pressure Aaron Finch insisted Monday he was still "a pretty good" player after a horror run with the bat as Australia's limited overs captain bids to find form against New Zealand this week. The 35-year-old opener managed just 15, one and five in Australia's 2-1 ODI series win against Zimbabwe last week, following two consecutive ducks in the final two games of their recent series in Sri Lanka. With the T20 World Cup on home soil in October fast approaching, his position is under increasing scrutiny.
Shaken Australia face stern New Zealand test in Chappell-Hadlee series
Aaron Finch will hope Saturday's debacle against Zimbabwe has served as the perfect wake-up call for his team heading into the three-match one-day international series against a formidable New Zealand on Tuesday. The Chappell-Hadlee series between the trans-Tasman rivals could not take place in the last two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions that came with it.
Jemimah Rodrigues Nominated For ICC 'Player Of The Month' Award
Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues was on Monday nominated for the ICC 'Player of the Month' award for her impressive performance at the Commonwealth Games in August. The nominations in the women's category also feature the gold medal-winning Australian duo of Beth Mooney and Tahlia McGrath. Rodrigues was one of the pillars of the Indian team that went all the way into the finals of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. She ended the tournament fifth on the run-scorers list with 146 runs in five matches.
New Zealand without in-form Ardie Savea for Australia match in Rugby Championship
New Zealand will be without loose forwards Ardie Savea and Shannon Frizell for their Rugby Championship match against Australia in Melbourne on 15 September.
Shaken Australia face stern NZ test in Chappell-Hadlee series
MELBOURNE : Australia captain Aaron Finch will hope Saturday's debacle against Zimbabwe has served as the perfect wake-up call for his team heading into the three-match one-day international series against a formidable New Zealand on Tuesday.
Dad-to-be Savea to miss All Blacks' Bledisloe Test in Australia
Dynamic No 8 Ardie Savea was on Monday left out of a 33-man All Blacks squad to travel to Australia for a Rugby Championship Test while he awaits the birth of his child.