Ireland, Scotland jump in World Rugby rankings, Springboks stay No 1
Ireland moved past England to No 3 on the official World Rugby rankings following their 29-7 Six Nations win over Wales in Dublin at the weekend.
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A continental win: Africa's first all-black team scores double-podium at Kyalami 9-Hour
• Three black drivers secured an impeccable result at the recent Kyalami 9-Hour.
IPL 2022 auction: 5 top foreign players who were not retained
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is no exception to this. Fortunes and fates of players sometimes undergo a change so drastically it leaves the supporters and fans scratching their heads. Here we look at five international players who were once the mainstays of their teams, but have not been retained ahead of the IPL auction 2022: David Warner
2nd ODI: India look to seal series against West Indies
KL Rahul's batting position on his return from a short break as a buoyant India aim for another demolition act against the West Indies in the second ODI to seal the three-match series here on Wednesday. The India spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar ran riot as they shot out West Indies for a meagre 176 and then skipper Rohit Sharma bossed the chase with a blistering 60, as the hosts recorded an easy six-wicket win in the lung-opener at the Motera. Infused with new energy under Rohit, India looked a completely overhauled unit after being whitewashed in South Africa and the team would certainly want to continue from where it left of on Sunday night. The biggest positive for India is that Rohit, who had missed the South Africa series due to a hamstring injury, was in brilliant form on comeback.
Springboks to host All Blacks in two Tests in 2022
The Springboks will host the All Blacks in two Rugby Championship Tests later this year, SA Rugby has confirmed.
India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: Team India Predicted XI
Already 1-0 up in the three-match series, India face the West Indies in the second ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The opening match marked the start of Rohit Sharma's tenure as full-time white-ball captain with the hosts coasting to a six-wicket win. Chasing a target of 177 runs, India reached 178 for four in 28 overs with Rohit smashing 60 runs off 51 balls. Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal was also in fantastic form, bagging a four-wicket haul to help India bowl out the West Indies for 176 in 43.5 overs.
Individuals were not key to Langer decision, says selector Bailey
MELBOURNE :Selection panel chief George Bailey has denied Justin Langer's claims that a lack of backing from senior players and support staff was responsible for the former opening batsman's departure as Australia coach.
Aphiwe Dyantyi has revealed he is focusing on returning to rugby
Johannesburg - Former Springbok and Lions wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has revealed that he is focusing on returning to the rugby field in a social media update on Monday.