Veteran Beale back in Australia squad for All Blacks Tests
Veteran back Kurtley Beale was on Thursday named in the Wallabies' squad for two Rugby Championship clashes against New Zealand, but towering lock Rory Arnold was omitted for family reasons.
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New Zealand boosts winter sports funding after Beijing success
The New Zealand government will pour NZ$20 million ($12 million) into winter sports funding for the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics in Milan after its most successful Games at Beijing.
Australia vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: New Zealand On Top As Australia Suffer Top Order Collapse
AUS vs NZ, 2nd ODI Live Updates: New Zealand were on top of the match early in the second ODI as Australia lost four wickets inside the first 10 overs. Mitchell Santner then had Alex Carey stumped to leave Australia five down, after the wicketkeeper looked to steady them along with Steve Smith. While Australia skipper Aaron Finch fell for a duck in the second over, David Warner was out for 5 soon after. Matt Henry accounted for the wickets of both the openers. Trent Boult then take over wicket-taking duties, as he trapped both Marnus Labuschagne and Marcus Stoinis LBW to leave the hosts reeling at 26/4. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl as they look to level the series. Australia replaced one of their heroes from the last match, Cameron Green, with pacer Sean Abbott, with the all-rounder's workload being managed. He had suffered cramps during his heroic knock in the first ODI. For New Zealand, Tim Southee has replaced Lockie Ferguson. New Zealand have won their last five ODI series, including a recent 2-1 triumph in the West Indies, and must win today to keep that streak alive. Australia had won the first ODI, which was a low-scoring thriller. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Stacey Flood confident Ireland can kick on at Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
Ireland have enjoyed their best season on the Sevens circuit but Stacey Flood believes the best is yet to come.
Boks get back to business in Buenos Aires
After arriving in Buenos Aires on Sunday, the Springboks were back in business on the training field as they prepare for their upcoming clash against Argentina on Saturday, 17 September at the Estadio José Amalfitani.
Renowned NZ rugby commentator dies in Cape Town
Renowned New Zealand rugby commentator, Willie Los'e, has died in Cape Town.
Beale called up as Wallabies go back to the future again
SYDNEY : Utility back Kurtley Beale was called into the Wallabies squad for next week's Rugby Championship test against the All Blacks on Thursday as coach Dave Rennie continued to look to proven campaigners to supplement younger talent.
Coach says Canadian women have turned corner ahead of Rugby World Cup Sevens
Having integrated more than a dozen new faces into the program, coach Jack Hanratty believes the Canadian women's rugby sevens team has turned a corner.