Cummins' back injury deals a blow to Australia's Ashes preparations
MELBOURNE :Australia's preparations for their Ashes defence have taken a hit with captain Pat Cummins struggling with a lower back issue and given no return-to-play timeline.
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Australia pace great Starc retires from T20 internationals
MELBOURNE :Australia's white-ball pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 internationals to focus on extending his career in test and one-day cricket.
Blockbuster Budget: Wrexham Near $40 Million In Spending With Latest Transfer
Wrexham took its spending in the summer transfer window to around $40 million by signing Ben Sheaf from fellow Championship team Coventry on Monday.
Fainga'anuku makes surprise return to All Blacks camp
Centre Leicester Fainga'anuku has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the first time since the 2023 World Cup in the leadup to Saturday's blockbuster Rugby Championship test against South Africa at Eden Park.
Australia prop Slipper backs O'Connor to rebound from kicking issues
MELBOURNE :Australia prop James Slipper has backed flyhalf James O'Connor to move past his goal-kicking struggles against South Africa, saying the playmaker has the experience to bounce back for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina.
South Africa beat Italy to book first Women's World Cup quarter-final
South Africa beat Italy for the first time with a 29-24 victory in York to seal a maiden Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, and were joined in the last eight by France, Ireland and New Zealand on Sunday.
South Africa on brink of Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
South Africa beat Italy for the first time in their history with a 29-24 victory in York to leave them on the brink of a first Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, which will be confirmed if France beat Brazil later on Sunday.
Scott Bemand: Ireland ready for more after battling past Spain
Ireland coach Scott Bemand insisted his team are ready for tougher tests after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals with a 43-27 victory over Spain at Franklin’s Gardens.