All Blacks giant tipped to have 'massive impact' at Top 14 club
Former New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock will have a "massive impact" on Pau, the French club's flyhalf Joe Simmonds said before Saturday's Top 14 trip to Toulon.
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1st Test, Day 4: Bangladesh Leave New Zealand In Deep Trouble In 332-Run Chase
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 4-40 to put Bangladesh within three wickets of a famous win over New Zealand in the first Test in Sylhet on Friday. Set a target of 332 runs, New Zealand stuttered to reach 113-7 at stumps on the fourth day, still needing 219 runs for what looked like an improbable win. Daryl Mitchell dragged the match into the fifth day with an unbeaten 44, remaining New Zealand's only hope to produce a miracle. Ish Sodhi was with him on seven, but not before he was reprieved by the third umpire after initially being given out two overs before stumps.
Watch: New Zealand Star Accused Of 'Applying Saliva' On Ball, Incident Reported To 4th Umpire
New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has been accused of using saliva to shine the ball during Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. The incident took place during the 34th over when Phillips applied saliva on the ball after bowling the first delivery to Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. After stumps on Day 3, Bangladesh team manager Nafees Iqbal said that they were aware of the "incident and had seen the footage", and also revealed that they had informed the fourth umpire over the same.
Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions
Rugby Australia said on Friday it will trial a lowering of the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the sternum in a bid to reduce concussions.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 4: Live Cricket Score And Updates
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 4 Live Updates: Hosts Bangladesh are in a commanding 205-run lead against New Zealand after putting an exemplary display of batting and bowling over the first four days. After bowling out the Kiwis for 317 in the first innings, Bangladesh ended the third day's play at 212/3, with Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring a century. With 7 wickets in hand, the Bangla Tigers would look to put around 400 runs on the board in the second innings. Anything less might see put the Kiwis in charge. (LIVE Scorecard)
Emirates Team New Zealand sail into early lead as America’s Cup gets underway in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Emirates Team New Zealand dominated the first day of racing with two wins as the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Jeddah began on Thursday. They topped the overnight standings with 22 points, followed by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli of Italy on 18.
Plumptre gives reason for absence from Super Falcons
Ashleigha celebrates with her Super Falcons teammates after the qualification for Morocco 2022 AWCON…in Abidjan
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Najmul Puts Bangladesh In Control Against New Zealand
BAN vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Najmul Hossain Shanto hit his third Test century in four innings to put Bangladesh on course for a strong total in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Sylhet on Thursday. The hosts reached 212-3 at stumps on the third day, leading New Zealand by 205 runs, with Najmul unbeaten on 104. Former captain Mushfiqur Rahim made an unbeaten 43 and put on 96 runs in the unbroken fourth-wicket stand with Najmul. Najmul, who scored a century in both innings of Bangladesh's previous Test against Afghanistan in June, also shared 90 runs with Mominul Haque for the third wicket. (Scorecard)