Simon Easterby to lead Emerging Ireland on South African tour
The IRFU have confirmed Simon Easterby will lead an Emerging Ireland squad for a three-match South African tour this autumn.
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NZ cricketer De Grandhomme retires from internationals
Colin de Grandhomme on Wednesday became the second New Zealand cricketer after Trent Boult to get a release from his central contract and join Australia's Big Bash League.
Scott Wisemantel: Australia coach says Rugby World Cup 2023 is wide open
Australia attack coach Scott Wisemantel says international rugby has never been so competitive and all the game's top ten teams are contenders for next year’s Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme retires from international cricket
cricket. De Grandhomme, 36, made the decision to bring down the curtain on an impressive international career after discussions this week with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), which has agreed to release him from his central contract.
World Cup wide open amid fierce competition: Wallabies attack coach
MELBOURNE : International rugby has never been so competitive and all the game's top 10 teams are contenders for next year's World Cup in France, according to Australia's attack coach, Scott Wisemantel.
New Zealand All-rounder Colin De Grandhomme Announces Retirement From International Cricket
New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has announced retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. The country's apex cricket board shared the news on social media. The board added that the all-rounder came to the conclusion after discussing about it with New Zealand Cricket, which agreed to release him from central contract. Grandhomme said that he was "fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to play" for New Zealand. The 36-year-old said that he took the decision to call time on his international career as it was getting hard for him to train his ageing body with injuries alongside it.
NZ's De Grandhomme quits internationals for Big Bash payday
New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme quit international cricket on Wednesday after being unexpectedly drafted to play in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League (BBL) around the new year.
Asia Cup 2022: Rashid Khan Becomes Second-Highest Wicket-taker In T20I Cricket
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan became the second-highest wicket-taker in the T20I format on Tuesday. The star Afghan bowler accomplished this landmark during his side's Group B tie against Bangladesh in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. In the 16th over of the Bangladesh innings, Rashid dismissed Mahmudullah after the batter was caught by Ibrahim Zadran at deep midwicket while attempting a slog sweep. It was the 6th wicket that Bangladesh lost at a score of 89 runs. Mahmudullah was dismissed for 25 off 27 balls.