Ireland to play Māori All Blacks on summer tour
Ireland have confirmed two mid-week fixtures against the Māori All Blacks on this year's summer tour in addition to the three Test series against New Zealand.
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England Bowler Saqib Mahmood Ruled Out For Rest Of Season
England pace bowler Saqib Mahmood will miss the rest of the season after suffering a stress fracture of the back, cricket chiefs announced on Monday. After impressing during his first two Test appearances in the West Indies in March, Mahmood was expected to be in England's squad to face New Zealand at Lord's on June 2.
England bowling woes deepen as Mahmood sidelined for season
:England's fast bowling contingent was dealt another blow with seamer Saqib Mahmood out for the season with a stress fracture in his back, the cricket board (ECB) said on Monday.
England seamer Saqib Mahmood out for the season with stress fracture
Saqib Mahmood has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a stress fracture in his back, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Monday. Lancashire bowler Mahmood last played for the county in April and complained of back pain, with scans revealing a fracture. "No timeframe has been set for his return. His ongoing rehabilitation will be co-managed between Lancashire and England medical teams," the ECB said in a statement.
England seamer Mahmood out for the season with stress fracture
England seamer Saqib Mahmood has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a stress fracture in his back, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Monday.
England change to continue with new limited-overs coach and revamped Test squad
England are preparing to announce their new limited-overs coach and a revamped Test squad in the coming days, as Rob Key’s overhaul of the men’s side continues to take shape.
Cycling NZ chairman apologises after high performance programme inquiry
Cycling New Zealand (NZR) Chairman Phil Holden has apologised after an independent inquiry following the death of Olympian Olivia Podmore found the governing body failed to sufficiently support cyclists in its high performance programme.
'Horrendous' Rugby World Cup draw slammed as Wales top seeds and half the four best teams in the world can’t make semi-finals
Stuart Barnes says the “ridiculously early” World Cup draw has “distorted” next year’s tournament in France and created a “horrendous situation”, amid Wales being one of the top seeds.