New Zealand hit back early on day two, South Africa 298-7
New Zealand's seamers rallied to capture four wickets to leave South Africa 298 for seven at lunch on day two of the second test in Christchurch on Saturday.
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James Lowe excited by prospect of inexperienced Ireland back three
James Lowe hopes Ireland's new-look back three can light up Dublin after being recalled for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy.
James Lowe hopes for Irish highs against Italy
James Lowe hopes Ireland’s new-look back three can light up Dublin after being recalled for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy.
Jubilant scenes as Scotland crush Colombia to reach Rugby World Cup and Wales opponents confirmed
Scotland have qualified for the Women's Rugby World Cup following a 59-3 victory over Colombia.
Bledisloe Cup cut to 2 Tests annually from 3
Australia's rivalry with the All Blacks will be scaled back to two Tests each year from three, officials said Friday, as the Wallabies seek to play other countries.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2: Live Cricket Score And Updates
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2, live cricket score and updates: South Africa will look to consolidate when they resume their innings on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday. A bold call by South Africa to bat first in the second Test against New Zealand paid dividends Friday with the tourists 238 for three, including a maiden century to Sarel Erwee, at stumps on day one. Erwee, in his second Test, headlined the scoreboard with 108, with 42 from Aiden Markram and 41 from Dean Elgar. Not out were Temba Bavuma on 22 and Rassie van der Dussen on 13. (LIVE SCORECARD)
ALW Phoenix to make late call on Alfeld
Wellington Phoenix boss Gemma Lewis will weigh up whether to thrust first-choice goalkeeper Lily Alfeld straight back into her side for Sunday's A-League Women clash with Western Sydney Wanderers.
Proteas centurion Erwee gives much-maligned domestic system the thumbs up
South Africa's domestic first-class forever comes under scrutiny, but as a product of it, Proteas opener Sarel Erwee still gave it the thumbs up.