Super W gears up for eight-week, six-team competition with the arrival of newcomers Fijiana Drua
The Super W season will begin in Perth on March 4, one of 12 double-headers alongside the men's Super Rugby Pacific tournament this season.
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Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby debut delayed again
Super Rugby newcomers Moana Pasifika's long-awaited debut was postponed for a second time on Tuesday because of safety concerns for players recovering from Covid-19.
Double-headers a focus of Super W season
The Super W season will begin in Perth on March 4 with one of 12 double-headers alongside the men's Super Rugby Pacific tournament.
Moana Pasifika made to wait for Super Rugby Pacific debut
Moana Pasifika will have to wait another week to make their Super Rugby Pacific debut after their meeting with Waikato Chiefs scheduled for this coming Sunday was postponed due to player welfare concerns, organisers announced.
Watch: Smriti Mandhana Takes A Stunning Catch To Dismiss Sophie Devine In India vs New Zealand 4th Women's ODI
The fourth women's ODI between India and New Zealand on Tuesday had to be reduced to a 20-over game following a rain delay. But the shortened the game immediately saw some high-octane action after India won the toss and put hosts New Zealand into bat at the John Davies Oval in Queenstown. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine looked in ominous touch and smashed the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground. But her stay at the crease ended thanks to a stunning diving catch from Smriti Mandhana at backward point.
Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby debut on hold
The long-awaited debut of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby has been further delayed by the postponement of their round two match on Sunday against the Chiefs.
NZ paceman Boult ruled out of second Test
New Zealand have ruled out pace spearhead Trent Boult and retained the same 15-man squad for the second Test against South Africa after thrashing the Proteas by an innings and 276 runs in the series-opener at the weekend.
Krisnan Inu makes UK return after signing for Championship club
Krisnan Inu is set for a return to the UK after agreeing to sign for Championship side Leigh Centurions.