Gwyn Jones: Wayne Pivac is ruthless, bold and just made Wales more threatening
I like the changes Wayne Pivac has made for the monumentally difficult game against France. They are positive selections, designed to make Wales a more threatening side.
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Wayne Pivac admits Wales are facing world’s most in-form side in France
Wayne Pivac believes that Wales will face “the in-form team in the world” when they tackle Guinness Six Nations opponents France.
Proteas women kick-start 2025 CWC qualification with white-ball tour to Ireland in June
Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Thursday that a bumper season for the Proteas women would now include a tour of Ireland in June.
Conor Benn vs Chris Van Heerden: Date, Tickets, Fight Card and More
Conor Benn is set to defend his WBA Continental Welterweight Title against Chris Van Heerden, and we’ve got all the information you need ahead of the contest.
Two Australian cricketing giants leave us with unmatched legacies
Cricket and the wider world have been stunned by the sudden loss of two greats of the Australian and international game, Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. I was fortunate to have seen them both play and watching their on-field personae gave some clues as to their off-field ones.
Women's World Cup: India's top-order has to fire, says Shiv Sunder Das
Shiv Sunder Das on Thursday said rotation of strike is a cause of worry and they might have to rethink the team's batting order following its 62-run defeat against New Zealand in the ICC women's World Cup. Chasing 261, India failed to capitalise on the power play with the top order boasting experienced duo of Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma alongside rookie Yastika Bhatia failing to fire as India were all out for 198 in 46.4 overs to concede a 62-run defeat. "The top order has to fire. We have the batting firepower to go deeper in the tournament. Looking at the top order, once you get going in the 10-15 overs, you can put on good score," Das said in the post-match media interaction. With three southpaws in the top-order, the White Ferns gave the new ball to off-spinner Frances Mackay as she returned with a tidy 8-1-25-0.
ICC Women's World Cup: We didn't have a batter to take the game deep, says Mithali Raj after India's defeat against New Zealand
Mithali Raj had no hesitation in admitting that top order's performance hasn't been up to the mark as India didn't have "a batter to take the game deep" in their 62-run defeat against New Zealand in the ICC Women's World Cup. India managed only 198 in a chase of 260 against the White Ferns after only 50 runs were scored off 20 overs here on Thursday. "Our batting, especially the top and middle order needs to fire because other teams are posting 250-260," Raj said at post-match presentation ceremony.
Farrell restores Sexton to Ireland line-up for crucial England clash
Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton is restored to the flyhalf starting berth for Saturday's crucial Six Nations match with England where victory would ensure the Irish maintain hopes of the title.