RTÉ Rugby podcast: Irish squad reaction, Boks' big bench and Fiji's famous win
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.
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Team USA crushes Jordan to sweep through World Cup pool play - ESPN
MANILA, Philippines — Team USA's Anthony Edwards and Jordan's Rondae Hollis-Jefferson added some spice to a what otherwise would have been a low-drama game, staging an American playground-style duel that isn't normally seen at the FIBA World Cup.
England vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
England host New Zealand in the first of the four T20Is at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. Although England have one eye on the World Cup later this year, Jos Buttler is looking forward to a "great test" against the Black Caps. England play the Black Caps in four T20s and four ODIs. England's last T20 outing came in Bangladesh, where they suffered a series whitewash. New Zealand, on the other hand, are coming into this series after a narrow escape against UAE, where they won the series by 2-1, but their one-match loss against the hosts was the main talking point of the whole series.
Skewed draw rips up World Cup form guide
LONDON : Holding the draw for the Rugby World Cup in 2020 has meant that the tournament has a bizarrely skewed look where three of the sport's top five teams are in the same pool, while one of the next five is virtually guaranteed a semi-final spot.
Samoa's Andrew Goodman backs Ireland to 'go really deep' in World Cup
Ireland are genuine contenders to lift the Rugby World Cup and will "go really deep" in the competition, according to Samoa and Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman. New Zealander Goodman watched from the sidelines on Saturday evening in Bayonne as Ireland stretched their winning run to 13 matches with a narrow 17-13 success over Samoa. The 40-year-old former Leinster player, who has been working with the Pacific island nation since 2021, has connections with many of Ireland's squad having returned to the Dublin-based province last year to assist Leo Cullen. Asked if Ireland are serious challengers for the Webb Ellis Cup, he replied: "Definitely, they've been playing outstanding footy.
"Great For Cricket": Jos Buttler On Ben Stokes' Return To ODIs Ahead Of World Cup
England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler lauded "superstar" Ben Stokes following his decision to come out of ODI retirement. The England Test captain announced his retirement from 50-over cricket last summer due to stress and a knee injury. England will play the Black Caps in four T20s before the same number of ODIs begin in Cardiff next month, and Buttler said he was "delighted" to have Stokes back.
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Look To Rise Above Injuries, Modest Form For Winning Start In Asia Cup
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other on Thursday. Sri Lanka, who won the Asia Cup in 2022 in its T20 avatar, could not even announce their squad for this edition till Tuesday, courtesy niggles and COVID-19 infection to a couple of players.
Unbelievable ride' - Rapinoe to bow out against South Africa
Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States women's team on 24 September in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) said on Tuesday. Rapinoe announced last month before the Women's World Cup that she would retire when the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season ends in November. The veteran forward played in four World Cups, winning in 2015 and 2019, and helped the U.S.