Oli Jager: Homesickness drove my move to Munster
Munster prop Oli Jager admits his call-up to the wider Ireland squad has come a lot earlier than he expected.
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Joe Schmidt set to be named next Wallabies coach
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is set to take over as Wallabies coach, according to reports in Australia.
Manchester coffee shop with queues down the street named top in the UK and one of the world's most popular
Here in Manchester we’re lucky enough to have a number of must-visit coffee shops, selling the very best coffee and whipping up all manner of treats from cakes and pastries to all-day brunch. Now, one in the city centre - known for attracting big queues - has been named as the UK’s most popular independent coffee shop.
New Zealand Star's Cheeky 'Pre-Series Deal' Revelation After Smashing Haris Rauf For 28 Runs
New Zealand opening batter Finn Allen entered the record books on Wednesday following his 62-ball 137 against Pakistan in the third T20I in Dunedin. Allen now holds the record for the highest T20I score by a New Zealander, surpassing Brendon McCullum's previous best of 123. He also equalled Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai for carting most sixes in a T20I, 16 to be precise. In the sixth over, he hit Rauf for 27 runs, including three sixes and two fours. Speaking during the mid-innings break, Allen revealed that he had cracked a deal with Rauf ahead of the series.
36 Runs In One Over! Rohit Sharma, Rinku Singh Achieve Huge Feat With Just 5 Sixes
Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh slammed 36 runs in one over but with just five sixes during the third T20I encounter against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. In the last over of the Indian innings, Rohit slammed Karim Janat for a four on the first ball and a six off the second ball which was a no-ball. The next ball was a free-hit that went for another six. On the following delivery which was the third legitimate ball of the over, Rohit could only manage to take a single. Rinku Singh faced the next last three balls and the left-hander slammed three sixes off them to take the score to 212. This was the third time in T20I history after Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard's achievements that 36 runs were scored in one over - the most in T20I history.
'Born leader' O'Mahony named Ireland's Six Nations captain
Peter O'Mahony will captain Ireland in their defence of the Six Nations with head coach Andy Farrell declaring on Wednesday the veteran backrow forward is a "born leader."
Rejuvenated India Eye Win Against Germany To Seal Paris Games Ticket
Just one win away from securing a Paris Olympics berth, a resilient Indian women's hockey team will need to produce its 'A' game against higher-ranked Germany in the semifinals of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi on Thursday. The Indians bounced back from a 0-1 loss to USA in their tournament-opener to outclass New Zealand and Italy to seal their semifinal spot as the second-placed team from Pool B. It was a near-perfect performance in the last two matches with all departments clicking in unison and the Savita Punia-led side would look to continue the same way in the business end of the tournament.
Peter O'Mahony named Ireland captain as Six Nations squad announced
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has selected Peter O’Mahony as captain for the Guinness Six Nations.