Rugby evening headlines as Wales international leaves team immediately and Pivac finally gets good news after 196 days
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Friday, February 11.
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Yorkshire regain right to host England matches after racism scandal
England cricket chiefs lifted a ban on Yorkshire staging international matches on Friday following the club's handling of a racism scandal that rocked the game.
England cricket chiefs lift international match ban imposed on Yorkshire after racism scandal
Yorkshire staging international matches on Friday following the club's handling of a racism scandal that rocked the game. Former player Azeem Rafiq accused Yorkshire of failing to deal adequately with the abuse he suffered at the northern county, saying he had been driven to thoughts of suicide.
Yorkshire's right to host England matches reinstated provided they meet key criteria
Yorkshire's right to host England matches has been reinstated subject to the club meeting the remaining key requirements by the end of March.
Beaming Oliver Bekker bags course record 10-under 62 at Ras Al Khaimah Classic
Johannesburg - South Africa’s Oliver Bekker shot a course record 10-under 62 at Al Hamra Golf Course to rocket up 102 places to second on day two of the Ras Al Khaimah Classic, in the United Arab Emirates, on Friday.
Anderson, Broad told to 'get fired up' for Proteas series after Windies snub
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) interim managing director Andrew Strauss has urged record wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad to get "fired up" for the home summer and re-iterated that their England careers are not at an end.
KL Rahul, Axar Patel ruled out of T20I series against West Indies
KL Rahul and all-rounder Axar Patel were on Friday ruled out of the three-match T20I series against the West Indies beginning in Kolkata from February 16 due to injuries with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda replacing them in the squad. While Rahul has suffered a hamstring injury while fielding in the second ODI on February 9, Axar has not fully recovered from his shin injury that also forced him to miss the South Africa tour. The spinner had also recently tested positive for Covid, said the BCCI.
Bowler with egg on his face after 'phone call' wicket celebration as batter gets revenge
The rise of European Cricket over the past few years has provided fans with both memorable and bizarre moments and the recent T10 match between Tunbridge Wells and French club Dreux was no different.