Australia set to host 2029 women's rugby World Cup after men in 2027
SYDNEY: Australia was on Monday (Apr 4) named as preferred candidate to host the women's 2029 rugby World Cup, setting it up to go back-to-back with the men's tournament in 2027.
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No ‘group of death’ in 2022 World Cup
Cameroon’s players pose for a group picture ahead of the second leg of the 2022 Qatar World Cup African Qualifiers football match between Algeria and Cameroon at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in the city of Blida on March 29, 2022. (Photo by AFP)
Tottenham vs Newcastle United team news as Saint-Maximin starts, Bruno on bench
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe handed Jonjo Shelvey the captain's armband on his return from illness at Spurs. The Magpies went with the former Charlton Athletic man, Joe Willock and Joelinton in midfield while Allan Saint-Maximin was back in the starting line-up.
Former Hull FC star Albert Kelly under investigation over alleged fight with Brisbane Broncos team-mate
An incident involving former Hull FC halfback Albert Kelly is being investigated by the NRL Integrity Unit after video footage showed an 'alleged brawl' between Kelly and team-mate Payne Haas.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: List Of Tournament Winners
Australia defeated England by 71 runs to win this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, on Sunday. A century by Alyssa Healy helped Australia post 356 for five in 50 overs, setting a target of 357 runs. Healy hammered 170 runs off 138 balls, with the help of 26 fours. Despite an unbeaten century by Nat Sciver (148 runs off 121 balls), England were bowled out for 285 in 43.4 overs. Alana King and Jess Jonassen were in fantastic form for Australia's bowling department, taking three wickets each. Meanwhile, Megan Schutt, Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner scalped a wicket each.
Women's World Cup: I am 32 and I have seen it all, says 'grateful' Alyssa Healy
wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy, whose sensational 170 set up Southern Stars' WODI World Cup triumph on Sunday, feels that she has now "seen it all" having been there and done that on most big days. Riding on Healy's breathtaking hundred, Australia bossed their way to a record-extending seventh Women's World Cup title with a crushing 71-run win over traditional rivals England, stamping their undisputed dominance in the tournament. "I'm 32 and I've seen it all. Our team sets out to win events like these and everyone is sort of keen to get out there and do just that, grateful for the opportunity," said Healy, who was named player of the final as well player of the tournament.
"Never In My Wildest Dreams": Alyssa Healy On Record Ton In World Cup Final vs England
Record-breaking Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy, whose sensational 170 set up Southern Stars' Women's ODI World Cup triumph on Sunday, feels that she has now "seen it all" having been there and done that on most big days. Riding on Healy's breathtaking hundred, Australia bossed their way to a record-extending seventh Women's World Cup title with a crushing 71-run win over traditional rivals England, stamping their undisputed dominance in the tournament.
Australia's 2022 Cricket World Cup win over England is redemption for the disappointment of 2017
Australia arrived in New Zealand this year as favourites to win the World Cup, but considering the way it went last time, you could forgive them for putting less than zero stock in that status.