Luus respects captain Van Niekerk's return for T20 World Cup: 'I'll support her'
Proteas all-rounder Sune Luus respects the much-anticipated return of regular captain Dane van Niekerk ahead of the T20 Women's World Cup in South Africa.
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England's George to miss autumn tests with foot injury
Saracens hooker Jamie George will miss all of England's autumn internationals after picking up a foot injury during Saturday's 51-18 win over Leicester Tigers in the Premiership, the London club said on Tuesday.
England hooker Jamie George ruled out of autumn Tests
England have lost Jamie George for their entire autumn programme after the Saracens hooker sustained a foot injury against Leicester on Saturday.
Brand new XV with Prendergast to captain Emerging Ireland v Pumas
Connacht's Cian Prendergast will captain Emerging Ireland in tomorrow's second tour match against the Pumas in Bloemfontein, with Simon Easterby naming a brand new starting XV for the meeting with the Currie Cup champions.
Alphonsi encouraging Red Roses to take inspiration from Lionesses ahead of World Cup
By Paul Eddison England's women's rugby players can use the Lionesses for inspiration as they seek global domination according to 2014 World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi. Ad The flanker was the headline act when England claimed the title seven years ago and the Red Roses are now overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy in the tournament that kicks off in New Zealand this week.
Luus says Proteas will gain confidence in hosting T20 Women's World Cup
Proteas all-rounder Sune Luus says hosting next year's T20 Women's World Cup will only give South Africa confidence.
"Might Crash Out In First Round": Shoaib Akhtar On Pakistan's T20 World Cup Chances
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has slammed head coach Saqlain Mushtaq and the team management after the Babar Azam-led side crumbled to a series defeat against England. With the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in Australia, starting later this month, Akhtar wants the management to address the issues, especially the middle-order. Having led the series 3-2 at one point, Pakistan lost the last two T20Is in Lahore after a poor show with the bat, and conceded the series 3-4.
VAR in place for Women's World Cup play-off games
VAR will be in use for the upcoming Women's World Cup play-offs, with the Republic of Ireland set to face Scotland or Austria on Tuesday, 11 October.