TJ Perenara named in Maori All Blacks squad to face Ireland after New Zealand omission
Omitted New Zealand scrum-half TJ Perenara has been named in the Maori All Blacks squad for their two matches against Ireland.
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New Zealand v Tonga: Squads announced for mid-season Pacific test
New Zealand and Tonga have both confirmed star-studded squads packed with NRL talent for this year’s mid-season Pacific test ahead of the World Cup.
2022 FIFA World Cup: Costa Rica Claim Final Slot With Victory Over New Zealand
Costa Rica became the last team to qualify for this year's World Cup as Joel Campbell's early goal gave the Central Americans a nervy 1-0 win over New Zealand in a play-off on Tuesday. Former Arsenal forward Campbell netted in the third minute in Doha and New Zealand, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half, could not find an equaliser despite dominating for long periods. Costa Rica will face Germany, Spain and Japan in a tough Group E at the tournament which starts in Qatar in November.
England lose Test Championship points for slow over-rate
England have been docked two World Test Championship points and fined 40 percent of their match fee due to a slow over-rate in their second Test win against New Zealand.
Joe Root rises to the top of the ICC’s Test batting rankings
Joe Root has risen to the top of the International Cricket Council’s Test batting rankings following his brilliant recent form for England.
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Chris Wood fumes at 'extremely harsh' refereeing as Newcastle United star denied World Cup dream
Newcastle United forward Chris Wood has insisted his disallowed goal in New Zealand's narrow 1-0 World Cup play-off defeat to Costa Rica was 'extremely harsh'. The All Whites suffered World Cup anguish in Doha, with a third-minute goal from former Arsenal forward Joel Campbell the only difference between the two sides.