Hurricanes see off Highlanders in drab Wellington affair
The Hurricanes did just about enough to hold off the Highlanders 21-14 in a surprisingly low-quality Super Rugby Pacific affair in Wellington on Saturday.
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Newcastle: Big-money signing accused of 'not fitting into Howe's XI'
Newcastle United striker Chris Wood needs to score soon and prove he has a place in Eddie Howe’s team, says journalist Dean Jones.
Nat Sciver century in vain as England fall short in World Cup opener
Nat Sciver’s stunning century proved to be in vain as England opened their Women’s World Cup defence with a 12-run defeat to Australia.
Shane Warne fondly remembered by Australian cricket greats following his death aged 52
Australian cricket greats and former teammates have paid tribute to Shane Warne, following his sudden death in Thailand.
Chiefs' late miss hands Blues Super win
The Blues have avoided a second consecutive heart-breaking loss to begin the Super Rugby Pacific season after Chiefs substitute Bryn Gatland missed a long-range penalty kick to win the game.
Shane Warne: The great who revived a fading art and inspired future leg spinners
Richie Benaud, who passed away in 2015, credited Shane Warne with reviving the art of spin bowling, particularly leg spin, after an era dominated by fast bowlers. During the 1970s and '80s, Australia had Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson; England possessed Ian Botham and Bob Willis; India had Kapil Dev; Pakistan saw the rise of Imran Khan; New Zealand had Richard Hadlee; and West Indies boasted Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Colin Croft and Malcolm Marshall.
Pakistan vs Australia - "In Good Hands, Being Guided By Security Experts": Australia's Interim Coach After Peshawar Bomb Blast
Australia's interim head coach Andrew McDonald said his team was in good hands and will be guided by security experts after a suicide bomb blast killed at least 56 people at a mosque in Peshawar. In a media interaction on Friday after the first day's play in the opening Test, McDonald said that the team would be guided by security experts if the situation were to change. The Australian coach said the loss of innocent lives was a tragedy and the thoughts of the team were with the affected families.
Flawless Khaka fires Proteas to victory in World Cup opener
The Proteas are off to a winning start at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, securing a 32-run victory over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in Dunedin on Saturday.