O'Gara: Fast start can give Irish opportunity to beat All Blacks
Ronan O'Gara doesn’t believe that the nature of Ireland’s loss to the Maori All Blacks will seep into the preparations for Saturday’s Test against New Zealand.
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India vs England, 5th Test: Change in opposition doesn't change our approach, says Ben Stokes
Under Brendon McCullum's guidance and Stokes' aggressive captaincy, a 'new-look' England swept New Zealand 3-0 in their last series at home, just days back. India are leading the series 2-1 and the 31-year-old all-rounder expressed confidence of squaring the series.
"Fitness Is Very Important, Want To Set An Example": Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur, who begins her reign as a full-time skipper of the Indian women's team with the ODI series against Sri Lanka, is seeking drastic improvement in fitness and fielding from her teammates. Kaur, who was already leading the Indian T20 side, was handed the ODI captaincy after veteran Mithali Raj retired from international cricket earlier this month.
Women's Hockey World Cup: Netherlands Start As Firm Favourites, India Aim For A First
The creme de la creme of women's hockey will be in action when top 16 sides of the world will fight for the coveted FIH World Cup crown with record eight-time winners Netherlands eyeing a hat-trick of titles and India aiming for a first. Defending champions Netherlands, who would be co-hosting the tournament along with Spain from July 1 to 17, are the most dominant outfit in women's hockey, having won the world title eight times while finishing runner-up on four occasions. The Dutch women also have four Olympic gold, two silver and three bronze in their kitty, making them favourites to defend the title.
Orlando back in one of eight changes to Argentina test lineup
Matias Orlando returns to the Argentina team following a year’s absence after being named by new coach Michael Cheika on Thursday as one of eight changes for Saturday's first test against Scotland in San Salvador de Jujuy.
Crowded House at Sounds of the City, Castlefield Bowl - stage times, support, setlist and how to get there
Melbourne band Crowded House will be taking the stage in Manchester after being forced to reschedule their UK/Europe tour last year.
India vs England - "If There's A Team That Can...": Ben Stokes' Bold Statement Ahead Of Fifth Test vs India
The rescheduled fifth Test between India and England will get underway on Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham. It would be interesting to see whether England go in with the same approach they had for the series against New Zealand, which saw them winning 3-0. Skipper Ben Stokes on Thursday indicated that his team would not change its approach and would look to do what they know.
Ireland must keep evolving to avoid peaking early for World Cup, says Sexton
Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland must keep evolving in order to avoid repeating the mistake of peaking too soon for a World Cup.