Kolisi leaves French club to rejoin Sharks
CAPE TOWN : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has confirmed he has ended his association with French club Racing 92 to rejoin the Sharks in Durban, ending months of speculation over his future at club level.
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Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi returning to URC with Sharks
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has confirmed he has ended his association with French club Racing 92 to rejoin the Sharks in Durban, ending months of speculation over his future at club level.
Central Contract Opt-Outs Are Straining Player Availability For New Zealand, Says Tim Southee
The rising trend of Kiwi cricketers forgoing national contracts to potentially ply their trade in T20 leagues has adversely impacted player availability for New Zealand, skipper Tim Southee admitted on Sunday. The likes former captain Kane Williamson, Devon Conway and Finn Allen this year joined a long list of players who have opted for a casual contract instead of New Zealand Cricket's central contract in order to pursue opportunities within franchise cricket. "NZC is working with the players and they are trying to come up with a solution that's best suited for the players and New Zealand cricket as a whole," Southee said on the eve of New Zealand's one-off Test against Afghanistan.
Joe Schmidt rues Australian inexperience after record defeat
Australia coach Joe Schmidt was left to lament a lack of depth in his inexperienced Wallabies squad after seeing his team handed a record 67-27 loss by Argentina in Santa Fe in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Ibrahim Zadran Doubtful For One-Off Test Against New Zealand Due To Injury
Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran is a doubtful for the one-off Test against New Zealand after copping up an injury in Greater Noida on Sunday. The 22-year-old opening batter hurt his ankle during team's final practice session ahead of Afghanistan's first ever Test against New Zealand, starting on Monday. "Today, in the practice session, Ibrahim had an injury in his ankle. But it's not sure 100 per cent what will happen tomorrow. We will see what will happen with him," Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi informed at the pre-match press conference.
Progress made but IRFU needs to heed history lessons to grow women's rugby
From the back of the queue to the front of the line, Ireland women are set to take centre stage next weekend.
Springboks rally to beat All Blacks and win Freedom Cup in Cape Town thriller
The Springboks rallied to beat the All Blacks in a thrilling Rugby Championship Test in Cape Town on Saturday evening.
Varas: USMNT lacked right 'mentality' in historic loss to Canada - ESPN
United States men's national team interim coach Mikey Varas said his players lacked the right mentality in a historic 2-1 loss to Canada Saturday at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.