Keenan: Scotland game a shot at redemption
After living with the pain of World Cup defeat for almost four months, Hugo Keenan is glad Ireland get a quick shot at redemption next Saturday.
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England Left With Plenty To Ponder After India Series Defeat
England's comprehensive 4-1 Test series loss in India, culminating with an innings and 64-run defeat inside three days in Dharamsala last week, has left coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes with several difficult decisions. They will, however, have plenty of time to conduct a thorough review, with their side not in red-ball action again until facing the West Indies at Lord's in July. AFP Sport looks at some of the key issues now confronting England in Test cricket:
Alex Carey's 98 Drags Australia Home In New Zealand Test Thriller
An unbeaten 98 from Alex Carey and a formidable partnership with Mitchell Marsh rescued Australia from a dire position to set up a three-wicket victory in a tense second Test against New Zealand on Monday. Carey and Marsh put on a vital 140-run partnership at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the tourists having had their backs to the wall at 80-5 in their chase of 279. At 220-5, the Test took another turn when Ben Sears claimed Marsh and Mitchell Starc in successive deliveries, leaving Australia needing a further 59 runs with three wickets remaining.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad for friendly tournament
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been left out of the Egypt squad for a forthcoming international friendly tournament.
Carey's 98 drives Australia to victory in Christchurch run chase
Alex Carey scored a magnificent 98 not out as Australia chased down their 279-run victory target to beat New Zealand by three wickets before tea on the fourth day of the second test in Christchurch on Monday, sweeping the series 2-0.
'Harry Potter' Actress Miriam Margolyes Thinks Adult Fans Should Stop Loving The Series: 'It's For Children'
"Harry Potter" actress Miriam Margolyes thinks that if you’re not a high-school student and you’re still waiting on your Hogwarts letter, you need a strong dose of reality.
New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates
NZ vs AUS 2nd Test Day 4 Live Updates: Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head will be resuming on their respective scores of 27 and 17 on Monday as Australia will be needing more 202 runs to win the second Test. New Zealand cleaned out the top four Australian batsmen on Sunday to leave the tourists on 77 for 4 and facing an uphill task in their chase of 279 to win the second Test in Christchurch. The hosts set a demanding target for an Australian side struggling for runs on a ground where the highest successful fourth innings is 285 for 8, set by New Zealand against Sri Lanka last year. (Live Scorecard)
France muster second-half salvo to overwhelm Wales
Wales will face Italy in a wooden spoon decider after France claimed a 45-24 Guinness Six Nations victory at the Principality Stadium.