Players with early-onset dementia to issue proceedings against rugby authorities
A legal case involving a group of rugby players diagnosed with early-onset dementia and other irreversible neurological impairments now looks destined for the courts.
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Kane Williamson To Lead New Zealand In Upcoming T20I, ODI Series vs West Indies
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Sunday confirmed that Kane Williamson will be leading the BlackCaps in the upcoming T20I and ODI series against the West Indies. Williamson will captain a squad with an experienced core, including Trent Boult and Tim Southee, combined with a group of newer players such as Finn Allen and Michael Bracewell, who receive further opportunities on the back of strong recent form.
Andy Farrell highly regarded as RFU continues search for next England head coach
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is “regarded very highly” by the Rugby Football Union as plans to identify Eddie Jones’ successor as England boss continue.
New Bangladesh T20 captain pledges 'fearless' cricket
Bangladesh this week appointed Nurul captain for a three-match series against Zimbabwe, resting regular captain Mahmudullah Riyad, whom local media have tipped for imminent retirement. "We are lagging behind in Tests and T20s compared to one-day internationals. It is important for us we improve," Nurul said in his first press conference as captain in Dhaka.
Today's rugby news as All Blacks axe former Scarlets and Swansea bosses as New Zealand captain Sam Cane 'not good enough for Italy team'
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Sunday, July 24.
Fallout to Ireland series loss continues for New Zealand as Ian Foster shuffles management staff
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has reshuffled his backroom staff in the wake of the All Blacks' first series defeat to Ireland.
Under-pressure All Blacks sack former Sharks mentor, add Crusaders' expert
New Zealand Rugby tossed out two All Blacks assistant coaches Sunday and brought in Canterbury Crusaders' Jason Ryan in a widely expected shake-up in the wake of the recent series loss to Ireland.
Scotland 'respect but don't fear' New Zealand ahead of T20 and ODI tests in Edinburgh
Scotland men’s head coach Shane Burger says that his charges “respect, but don’t fear” New Zealand as they prepare for three high profile cricket matches against them in the coming week.