Today's rugby headlines as Grand Slam hero reveals cancer fight and Shaun Edwards' son is victorious
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Sunday, May 8.
New Zealand Sport News
Howe must finally unleash £72k-p/w NUFC "focal point" today, he's been "fantastic" - opinion
Newcastle United face the daunting prospect of facing an aggravated Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League this afternoon.
Joe Root to bat at four in Tests, says new skipper Ben Stokes
Stokes wants predecessor Joe Root to return to number four in the batting order for the series against New Zealand, a position where he has accumulated over 5,000 runs and notched up 14 centuries. Root, who resigned from the captaincy after the series defeat against the West Indies, scored two hundreds while batting at three in the Caribbean but Stokes feels that he is more suited to his original position. "I've already spoken with Joe.
Cricket - Root to bat at four in tests, says new skipper Stokes
England's new test skipper Ben Stokes wants predecessor Joe Root to return to number four in the batting order for the series against New Zealand, a position where he has accumulated over 5,000 runs and notched up 14 centuries.
Rugby - Blues rout Rebels, Brumbies stay in the chase with statement win
SYDNEY : The ACT Brumbies beat New Zealand opposition for the third straight week to keep in touch with the competition-leading Auckland Blues as the race for playoff positions heated up in round 12 of Super Rugby over the weekend.
Brumbies threaten NZ dominance as Blues set pace with Rebels rout
The Auckland Blues showcased their title credentials, the ACT Brumbies displayed signs of being a serious threat and the Canterbury Crusaders proved they are not a spent force as the top three pulled clear in Super Rugby Pacific over the weekend.
IPL 2022: Brendon McCullum Rues KKR's Powerplay Struggles After Loss vs LSG
Kolkata Knight Riders were found wanting on more than one front, but head coach Brendon McCullum singled out their struggles in the power play, as a disappointing IPL campaign neared its end. Former champions KKR suffered their seventh defeat on Saturday night, a 75-run drubbing by Lucknow Super Giants here.
Rugby-Leali'ifano notches up 1,000 Super Rugby points
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Former Wallabies flyhalf Christian Leali'ifano became the seventh player to score 1,000 points in Super Rugby when he slotted a penalty for Moana Pasifika against the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday.