Boks oh-so-close to world No 1 ranking
After beating Scotland 18-3 in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Marseille on Sunday, the Springboks narrowly missed out on supplanting Ireland at the top of the World Rugby rankings.
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India vs Pakistan: "Virat Kohli Got 100" But This Player Was Best Performer For Gautam Gambhir
The India vs Pakistan Super 4 clash in the Asia Cup 2023, billed by the official broadcasters as the 'Greatest Rivalry', ended in Rohit Sharma and Co. favour on Monday. Originally a one-day game, rain forced the match to be completed on the reserve day. And, the India vs Pakistan clash ended in a record win for the 'Men in Blue'. Fiery centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul took India to 356/2. Then Kuldeep Yadav picked a five-wicket haul as Pakistan managed just 128. The 228-run win was India's biggest in terms of runs against Pakistan.
Tonga task makes for interesting selection calls for Andy Farrell
Romania are done and dusted with the not so mighty Oaks felled with a sharp axe and minimum fuss.
Josh van der Flier would rather play at midnight than in scorching temperatures
Josh van der Flier would rather play at midnight than endure the scorching temperatures which caused him to ditch his distinctive red scrum cap in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener.
Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup
Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup.
WATCH | Bok coach concerned over Libbok's goal-kicking? 'Not if he wins man of the match'
South Africa's last two World Cup titles, in 2019 and 2007, highlighted the importance of a sharp-shooting goalkicker, Handre Pollard and Percy Montgomery's consummate skill off the kicking tee a key factor in their teams' success.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Virat Kohli Hits 47th Hundred, Ton-up KL Rahul Dispels Fitness Doubts In India's Big Win
Virat Kohli's supreme fitness was evident in his 47th ODI century while comeback man KL Rahul produced an equally engaging ton on comeback as India thrashed a listless Pakistan by record 228-run margin in a rain-marred Super Four game of the Asia Cup on Sunday. This is India's biggest win in terms of runs against the cross-border neighbours. India posted an imposing 356 for 2, as Kohli (122 not out off 94 balls) and Rahul (111 not out off 106 balls), which was his sixth ODI hundred, pummelled a hapless Pakistan, whose chase ended at 128 for 8 as Kuldeep Yadav (5/25) scythed through them.