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.
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'It all feels full circle' - Oli Jager on Ireland debut
Oli Jager, the latest Ireland international, has a unique look.
Australia's Wade itching for World Cup after New Zealand whitewash
MELBOURNE : Stand-in skipper Matthew Wade has lauded the depth of Australia's T20 team and says selectors will have a headache picking a World Cup squad following the whitewash in New Zealand.
Canadian rugby 7s women to play for 3rd in Vancouver after semifinal loss to New Zealand
The Canadian women's rugby sevens squad will play for third place in the HSBC SVNS tournament at B.C. Place after dropping a 15-7 semifinal decision New Zealand on Sunday.
Struggling France promise resilience after escaping with draw against Italy
LILLE, France : The days when France were going toe-to-toe with rugby giants New Zealand and South Africa seemed long gone on Sunday as Les Bleus only just avoided defeat as they escaped with a draw against visiting Italy in a mediocre Six Nations campaign.
Haris Rauf Ruled Out Of PSL Due To Shoulder Injury
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been ruled out for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League with a disclosed shoulder. The 30-year-old, who plays for Lahore Qalandars in PSL, had hurt his shoulder while fielding against Karachi Kings on Friday night and went off the field. He will need four to six weeks to regain fitness. "MRI scans and other tests have shown he has a disclosed shoulder which will take time to heal so he is out of the PSL," the Lahore Qalandars spokesperson said.
Australia Win Rain-Hit Third T20 Against New Zealand By 27 Runs
A "clinical" Australia beat New Zealand by 27 runs in the rain-shortened third Twenty20 in Auckland on Sunday to complete a clean sweep of the series. Responding to Australia's 118-4 from 10.4 overs, New Zealand scored 98-3, falling short of a target adjusted to 126 off 10 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. The required run rate grew quickly after the home side lost two quick wickets before Glenn Phillips posted their top score for the second straight game, finishing on 40 not out off 24 balls. Australian pace bowler Spencer Johnson impressed in his first appearance of the series taking 1-10 off his two overs.
Australia sweep T20 series against NZ in rain-affected clash
Australia completed a clean sweep of their three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday as Matthew Wade's side won a rain-affected clash by 27 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method at Eden Park.