New Zealand coach Bunting steps down after Women's World Cup failure
New Zealand coach Allan Bunting has stepped down following the nation's failed title defence at the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Australia ring the changes to take on Ireland
DUBLIN :Australia, reeling after successive defeats on their European tour, made six changes to their team for Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin, including a return for powerful centre Len Ikitau and veteran flyhalf James O’Connor.
Hansen takes on unfamiliar fullback role against Australia
Mack Hansen returns from injury to make a first test start at fullback and captain Caelan Doris moves to the flank for Ireland in their Autumn International series test against Australia in Dublin on Saturday.
Another stage in the evolution of women’s cricket
In the afterglow of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, the International Cricket Council has announced that it is keen to build on the success of the tournament. It was hosted by India and Sri Lanka and was won for the first time by the former, who beat South Africa in the final. In itself that pairing may come to be seen as the moment when the domination by Australia and England was broken. This would be unfair on New Zealand who won the 2000 edition, beating Australia by four runs. However, the view exists that, for India, with its playing resources underpinned by strong finances and fierce support, the victory heralds the start of a sustained era of success.
Canada's Dabrowski splits with women's doubles partner Routliffe
Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and doubles partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand have split up as a team.
New Zealand captain back to lead All Blacks against England
LONDON :New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has returned to lead the team against England on Saturday, after a deep gash to his knee has restricted him to a paltry two minutes of action on the All Blacks’ November tour.
Scotland's Fagerson, Russell on track for clash with Argentina
EDINBURGH :Scotland prop Zander Fagerson is in the reckoning for a long-awaited return to the team, returning to full training this week ahead of Sunday’s test against Argentina.
Australia's top women's league a 'burning platform': report
MELBOURNE :Australia's top women's soccer league is falling behind global peers as it loses talent, attracts smaller match-day crowds and pays stagnating wages, a report has found.