Rugby World Cup: Why England’s second-class treatment is unacceptable
It may seem like there are bigger issues in the world of sport than how a team chooses to travel.
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Pakistan's Shadab Khan Gives Hilarious Response To Fan Who Asked Him To "Focus On World Cup"
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan celebrated his 24th birthday on Tuesday, October 04. A number of Pakistani cricketers and fans took to social media to greet the all-rounder on his special day. From a host of birthday greetings that were posted for Shadab, one specific conversation caught a fan's attention. That conversation was between Shadab and his teammate Iftikhar Ahmad.
Women's Cricket To Continue At Victoria Commonwealth Games 2026
Women's T20I Cricket will return to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Australia, following the competition's enormous success in 2022, according to announcements made on Wednesday by the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia. The 23rd Commonwealth Games will include 20 sports, with competitions taking place in a number of Victoria state locations. A complete schedule for the multi-sport competition was unveiled, with debuts for golf, BMX, and coastal rowing.
Banyana coach demands improvement before World Cup: 'If you don't step up, we leave you behind'
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has demanded improvement of her players or risk missing out on the FIFA Women's World Cup squad.
Barnes to take charge of record 101st test in November
England's Wayne Barnes will become just the second referee to reach a century of tests when he takes charge of Wales v New Zealand on Nov. 5 before he surpasses Nigel Owens with a record 101st match the following week, World Rugby said on Wednesday.
US, Canada look to bridge the gap in bid for World Cup glory
North America blazed the trail in women's rugby but the United States and Canada go into the ninth edition of the World Cup in New Zealand this week more in hope than expectation of landing the title.
"Were Playing Like Kids": Ex-Pak Star Slams Selectors Post Loss To England
Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal slammed the selectors after the Babar Azam-led side slumped to a series defeat against England on home soil last week. Leading the series 3-2 at one point, Pakistan were outclassed in the last two games of the seven-matches, conceding the series 3-4. While highlighting Pakistan's middle-order issues, which have been evident since the start of the Asia Cup, Ajmal angrily suggested that the selectors could instead look at unfit players who can bat with some intent.
England travel to World Cup in expectation, not hope
LONDON : While most teams at the women's Rugby World Cup will arrive with various levels of hope, England will fully expect to cruise to the final and another probable showdown with New Zealand, the only side who look capable of beating them.