Stokes backs McCullum to make England feel '10 feet tall'
Ben Stokes has said Brendon McCullum was already making England's players "feel 10 feet tall" ahead of the first Test against the coach's native New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday.
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Junior Sa'u and Eddy Pettybourne consider surprise returns to England
Junior Sa'u and Eddy Pettybourne could be set to make returns to the UK game - with League 1 high-fliers Keighley Cougars. Rugby League Live understands the duo are contemplating their next moves and have fielded interest from Rhys Lovegrove's table-toppers.
Is England vs New Zealand on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch third Test
It has a devastatingly disappointing time for fans of England’s Test cricket team over the past six months or so.
'Monumental moment': US equity firm takes stake in New Zealand's All Blacks
WELLINGTON: US private equity firm Silver Lake secured a NZ$200 million (US$134 million) stake in New Zealand Rugby and its famed All Blacks on Thursday (Jun 2) after provincial unions overwhelmingly endorsed the deal following years of wrangling.
Australian teams face daunting New Zealand challenge in Super finals series
MELBOURNE : Super Rugby's credibility as a competition will be under the microscope this weekend as fading hopes of an Australian revival meet the cold reality of New Zealand dominance in a much-criticised playoffs format.
Vote clears way for private equity investment in All Blacks
A special general meeting of New Zealand Rugby in Auckland voted in favour of a private equity investment from US firm Silver Lake on Thursday, the final step in the approval process for the groundbreaking deal.
'Door open' for Test return, says England's Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali said he is open to playing Test cricket again under new England coach Brendon McCullum. The 34-year-old quit the long format last year with 2,914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 Tests but still plays an important role in England's limited-overs sides. Moeen said McCullum, who was put in charge of the Test team last month, had sounded him out about a potential red-ball return. "Baz (McCullum) messaged me asking if I was 'in'," Moeen was quoted as saying by the Guardian newspaper after being awarded an OBE for his services to cricket.
England vs New Zealand live stream: How to watch first Test online and on TV today
England begin life under new captain Ben Stokes with the first of a three-match Test series against New Zealand this week.