RG Snyman to make Munster return against Scarlets
RG Snyman will make his first appearance of the season for Munster when they visit Scarlets in the BKT URC on Friday evening.
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Pakistan board terminates Rauf's central contract over refusal to join test squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf after he refused to join the test team for the tour of Australia, which coincided with his stint at Australia's Big Bash League (BBL).
Oli Jager's appetite grows after first taste of Irish camp
Having got a taste for Test rugby in recent weeks, Munster's Oli Jager is keen to get back out on to the pitch and catch the eye.
Daniel Wiffen becomes Ireland's first swimming world champion after historic win
Daniel Wiffen became Ireland's first swimming world champion as he stormed to the 800 metres freestyle title in Doha on Wednesday while half-Irish sprinter Siobhan Haughey grabbed a maiden world title for Hong Kong in the women's 200m freestyle.
New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: New Zealand One Down At Stumps In Chase Of 267
New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday to leave New Zealand with the challenging task of scoring 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton. New Zealand, inspired by debut seamer Will O'Rourke's five-wicket haul, were 40-1 in their second innings at stumps on day three, still 227 short of their target. Tom Latham was not out on 21 while Devon Conway was trapped leg before wicket by Dane Piedt for 17 in the day's final over. The highest successful fourth-innings chase by any team at Seddon Park was 212, achieved by Australia against New Zealand 24 years ago. (SCORECARD)
NZ vs SA 2nd Test, Day 3: David Bedingham Ton Sets Chase Of 267 For New Zealand To Win
South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday to leave New Zealand with the challenging task of scoring 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton. New Zealand, inspired by debut seamer Will O'Rourke's five-wicket haul, were 40-1 in their second innings at stumps on day three, still 227 short of their target. Tom Latham was not out on 21 while Devon Conway was trapped leg before wicket by Dane Piedt for 17 in the day's final over.
Bedingham hits ton as South Africa hand NZ tricky run chase
David Bedingham scored his maiden test century as South Africa handed New Zealand a victory target of 267 on a tricky pitch on the third day of the second and final test at Hamilton's Seddon Park on Thursday.
Dane Piedt Grabs Five Wickets As South Africa Take Second Test Lead vs New Zealand
Recalled South African spinner Dane Piedt claimed five New Zealand wickets on Wednesday to give the understrength tourists a 31-run lead at stumps on the second day of the second Test. New Zealand's batting succumbed to a disciplined attack led by Piedt, in his first Test since 2019, to be all out for 211 in response to South Africa's 242 in Hamilton. A Proteas team with just 40 Test caps between them have opened up the prospect of squaring the two-match series after crashing to a 281-run loss in the first Test at Mount Maunganui.