RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Springboks go back to back, and what next for Ireland?
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap the Rugby World Cup final, as South Africa edged past New Zealand in a thriller in Paris.
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Boy Faints Under Pune Sun During Sri Lanka Anthem At Cricket World Cup Game vs Afghanistan. Watch
The Cricket World Cup 2023 action is slowly racing towards that phase where several teams will be out of semi-final contention. While teams like two-time champions India, South Africa and New Zealand are in a rather comfortable position. There was teams like Australia who are on the border-line. The Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup match in Pune on Monday was a crucial one. Afghanistan have been giant-killers in this Cricket World Cup while Sri Lanka have been good too. They clashed at the MCA Stadium in Pune, with Sri Lanka putting up a modest 241-run total against Afghanistan. In reply, Afghanistan were confident in the chase with Rahmat Shah scoring a half-century.
Why India Still Have Not Qualified For Semi-Finals Of Cricket World Cup 2023
The Indian men's cricket team made it six wins in six matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 after beating England by 100 runs on Sunday at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India batted first for the first time in the tournament, scoring a modest 229/9 in their fifty overs as captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 87 runs off 101 balls on a tricky pitch while Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed one run short of his maiden World Cup fifty.
New Zealand's Predicted XI vs South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Kane Williamson Return?
The 32nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see New Zealand square-off against in-form South Africa at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) stadium in Pune on Wednesday, November 1. The fixture is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM IST. The New Zealand men's cricket team has registered four wins and two losses in six matches. Following four wins on the bounce to begin their campaign, they faced defeats against India and Australia in their last two encounters, halting their winning momentum.
India Defeat New Zealand, Enter Semi-finals Of Sultan of Johor Cup Hockey
Amandeep Lakra struck a hat-trick as the Indian junior men's hockey team remained on course to defend its title, stunning New Zealand 6-2 to enter the semifinals of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru on Monday. Lakra (2nd, 7th, 35th), Arun Sahani (12th, 53rd) and Poovanna Chandura Boby (52nd) got on the scoresheet for India, while Luke Aldred (29th, 60th) scored a brace for New Zealand. India made a positive start and earned a PC in the opening minute of the match. Lakra was on target to capitalise from the early opportunity, flicking the ball powerfully past New Zealand goalkeeper Luke Elmes, and earning a confidence-inducing 1-0 lead in the second minute.
Cricket World Cup 2023 - "He Is An Absolute Gun": Simon Doull Hails Mohammed Shami
Following India's victory against England in the 29th ODI World Cup 2023 match at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull heaped praise on speedster Mohammed Shami and said that he is an absolute gun. In a recent video shared on ICC's social media handle, the former Kiwi player Doull said that Shami left out of the team and came back and put in a performance. Doull further stated that the Indian pacer probably played his way into the side a bit more permanently now.
Springboks mastery of basics is its own kind of torture
The South African rugby team are currently touring their home country to visit the people that they represented during their deserved World Cup victory.
Spain's World Cup star Aitana Bonmati wins women's Ballon d'Or
Bonmati succeeded her international teammate Alexia Putellas as winner of the prize after inspiring Spain to glory at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year.