Kieran Read praises 'sense of belonging' in GAA
A two-time World Cup winner, captain of the All Blacks with 127 caps for his country, and a former world Player of the Year, there is not much that could phase Kieran Read.
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The bowel cancer symptoms to look out for as cases in young people rise sharply in England
Researchers say bowel cancer rates in young people are rising more sharply in England than many other countries around the world - most likely as a result of diet, alcohol, and smoking.
'It was very frustrating' - Connacht's Dave Heffernan motivated by Irish disappointment
The 2024/25 season has been a mixed one so far for Dave Heffernan.
Cardiff come from behind to win dramatic festive derby against Dragons
Cardiff came from 15-0 down to win a thrilling festive derby 24-22 against the Dragons at Rodney Parade and stretch their decade-long winning run over the Newport side in the league to 20 matches.
Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open with knee, shoulder pain
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday because of pain in her knee and shoulder, the latest interruption of her comeback from a drug suspension.
With Wicket On Maiden Test Delivery, South Africa Debutant Corbin Bosch Hits Jackpot Against Pakistan
Debutant Corbin Bosch became only the fifth South African bowler to take a wicket with the first ball of his Test career for the Proteas on Thursday. The right-arm quick made his Test debut for South Africa in the series opener against Pakistan in Centurion. He was introduced in the 15th over to break up Pakistan's opening partnership of Saim Ayub and skipper Shan Masood. With Masood looking resolute in his approach, Bosch's first Test delivery turned both his and South Africa's wish into reality. He pitched the ball up and caught Masood off-guard just after the drinks break.
Zimbabwe's Andy Pycroft Completes 100 Tests As Match Referee
Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Pycroft on Thursday became only the fourth official in the history of men's Test cricket to complete 100 games as a match referee with the Boxing Day contest between India and Australia that began in Melbourne on Thursday. The exclusive list is led by former Sri Lanka player Ranjan Madugalle as the most experienced match referee with 225 Tests, followed by New Zealand's Jeff Crowe (125) and England's Chris Broad (123). The 68-year-old Pycroft played three Tests and 20 ODIs for Zimbabwe from 1983-1992.
Underfire Babar Azam On Cusp Of Scripting Historic 1st In Boxing Day Test vs South Africa
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is set to make his Test comeback, with the team set to take on South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series, starting Boxing Day. Babar was dropped from the Test team for the last two Tests against England at home, following a string of poor scores. Babar has not scored a century in any format since August last year. During that phase, he played 43 innings across formats. However, Babar will be eyeing a big milestone when the Boxing Day Test gets underway in Centurion.