Against the Head: Divergent interpretations on Irish scrum
On Against the Head, Donal Lenihan, Fiona Coghlan and Murray Kinsella reflect on the differing interpretations from referee's on the Irish scrum, specifically Andrew Porter's scrummaging.
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"Karlo Entertainment, England": Virender Sehwag Hits Bazball Out Of The Park After India's Series Win
The Indian cricket team on Monday registered a five-wicket win against England to seal the five-match Test series. India's home supremacy weathered the 'Bazball' storm as Rohit Sharma's men secured a hard-fought five-wicket win over England in the fourth and penultimate Test for a 17th consecutive series triumph in their own backyard in Ranchi on Monday, handing a harsh reality check to the visitors' unidimensional approach. Overnight 40/0 in a chase of 192 here, India romped home after surviving a few hiccups with the opening duo of skipper Rohit Sharma (55 off 81 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (37 of 44 balls) providing the perfect platform for others to build with their 84-run stand on day four of the match.
'Tourist-unfriendly' India dim England's 'Bazball' aura
RANCHI, India :India have remained test cricket's most tourist-unfriendly destination for over a decade and even England's gung-ho 'Bazball' approach could not change that reality on Monday.
Kolisi, Springboks headline strong SA presence nominated for Laureus Awards
The enormity of the Springboks' Rugby World Cup-winning efforts in 2023 were further acknowledged on Monday when the nominees were announced for the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards.
World Test Championship Points Table: What Victory Against England In 4th Test Means For India
Team India on Monday inflicted a first-ever series loss on England in the 'Bazball' era, beating the visitors by 5 wickets in the fourth Test in Ranchi. The hosts, who lost the series opener in Hyderabad, relied on youth for the ongoing series and decision has paid off, with India going 3-1 up in the series, ahead of the final game in Dharamsala next month. Chasing 192 to win, India were moving strongly at 84/0 before the England spinners troubled them on the either side on Lunch on Day 2. However, Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten to take across the finishing line.
Dupont's France fall in Vancouver Sevens semis against New Zealand
Antoine Dupont's France lost 28-26 to New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Vancouver SVNS on Sunday, the first tournament for the former Player of the Year with his country's sevens team.
Dupont scores winner against Ireland as France take bronze at Vancouver Sevens
Antoine Dupont was unable to inspire France to sevens silverware as New Zealand edged them out in the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS event in Vancouver.
'It all feels full circle' - Oli Jager on Ireland debut
Oli Jager, the latest Ireland international, has a unique look.