Lesson learned but Connacht have new 'belief' - Pete Wilkins
Pete Wilkins reckons Connacht are in a much better place than last season even if they find themselves lower down in the table.
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India vs India A: BCCI's 'Quality' Plan To Shock Australia, Reveals Report
The Indian cricket team is expected to leave for Australia at least two weeks prior to the first Test starting November 22 in Perth and will be playing one or two intra-squad matches against their 'A' team colleagues as a tune-up to the opening fixture. The Indian senior team's home Test series against New Zealand will end on November 5 in Mumbai if the third match goes into the final day. It is understood that the Test squad will be leaving from Mumbai few days after the series and just like it happened during the last tour of South Africa, the BCCI could have a four-day game between India and India A, which people in the know of things feel will provide Rohit Sharma's men with quality match simulation.
Sachin Tendulkar To Lead India In International Masters League
The highly anticipated International Masters League (IML) is all set to take the world by storm, bringing together legendary cricketers from six cricketing powerhouses, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies in a thrilling T20 franchise tournament. The inaugural edition will run from November 17, to December 8. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host the opening leg of four matches. The tournament will kick off with a high-octane fixture between India and Sri Lanka on November 17, pitting Sachin Tendulkar against Kumar Sangakkara, a throwback to their legendary encounters of the past.
Sam Prendergast continues at out-half for Emerging Ireland in final game against Cheetahs
Sam Pendergast will start his third game in a row for Emerging Ireland, when they complete their tour of South Africa against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.
Stephen Ferris: Ulster are a 'nice team to play against'
Ulster need to up their physicality and are too 'nice' to play against, former Ireland international Stephen Ferris has warned.
Enyimba get testy group battles with Zamalek, Al Masry, Black Bulls
Nigeria’s sole surviving team in African inter-club competitions, Enyimba of Aba, must be in their best elements when the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup begins if they must prosper in the competition.
Orlando Pirates, Ahly paired in CAF Champions League draw
Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt will face Orlando Pirates of South Africa after both were placed in Group C when the CAF Champions League group-stage draw was made on Monday.
Springbok Arendse signs for Japan's Dynaboars
South Africa winger Kurt Lee Arendse became the latest Springbok to join a Japan Rugby League One club when Sagamihara Dynaboars announced his signing on Tuesday.