England's Carse being investigated after incident, says ECB
LONDON, Aug 23 : England fast bowler Brydon Carse is being investigated over an incident in Derby on Saturday night, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.
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New Zealand select Mo’unga at flyhalf to face Lions on South Africa tour
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 23 : New Zealand have picked Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf and Beauden Barrett at fullback for their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour fixture against the Johannesburg-based Lions at Ellis Park on Tuesday.
Katzberg, Rogers sweep hammer throw events at Diamond League Silesia
Canada’s Camryn Rogers won the women’s hammer throw at the Diamond League meet Sunday at the massive Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland.
Canada advances to FIBA women’s Olympic pre-qualifying final with win over New Zealand
Canada dominated New Zealand 86-71 in the semifinal of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara on Saturday.
New Zealand call up replacements after concussion injuries in first test
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 : New Zealand have called up veteran prop forward Ofa Tu’ungafasi and promising lock Jamie Hannah to their tour squad in South Africa as injury replacements for Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord, who were hurt in Saturday's first test win over the Springboks in Johannesburg, the New Zealand Rugby Union said.
Springboks need to figure way back into series after loss to All Blacks
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 : South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said he would lie low, avoid reading the newspapers and try and figure a way back for his team in their test series against New Zealand after getting what he called a slap across the chops in Saturday’s opening clash.
All Blacks take major advantage in South Africa series after first-test success
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 : New Zealand’s first-test victory against South Africa on Saturday hands them a massive advantage in the four-match series, with their hard-fought 33-16 victory at Ellis Park a statement win, said coach Dave Rennie.
All Blacks emerge worthy winners as they outscore Springboks in first test upset
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 : New Zealand overcame a tough physical challenge to outscore South Africa five tries to one and win the first test 33-16 at Ellis Park on Saturday to go one-up in the four-match series.