Robin McBryde on Leinster's depth: 'It is a luxury that isn't lost on me'
Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde said the timing of the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa is not ideal as Leinster get their season underway.
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Springboks expect the unexpected against Argentina
Unbeaten South Africa go in search of a fifth Rugby Championship crown when they clash with Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday (10pm Irish time) but their fiery hosts have title ambitions of their own and are primed for the fight.
CSA Committed To Playing Bilateral Series vs Afghanistan Amid Human Rights Backlash
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced it will continue to play bilateral fixtures against Afghanistan despite increasing calls for a boycott due to the Taliban's oppressive policies towards women in the country. This includes criticism from lawyers for human rights, who urged CSA to sever ties with Afghanistan as a stand against the regime's harsh restrictions on women, including banning them from participating in sports. CSA, however, has taken a more measured approach, stating that punishing Afghanistan's men's cricket team for the Taliban's policies would be unjust. In a statement released on Thursday, CSA emphasised its commitment to gender equity while also pointing out that penalising Afghan cricketers - many of whom had no part in the government's decisions - would not contribute meaningfully to improving women's rights in Afghanistan.
Bangladesh Pacer Hasan Mahmud Joins Dale Steyn To Record Rare Feat In 1st Test Against India
Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud joined the elite company of pacers alongside South African legend Dale Steyn to have four wickets as a visiting pacer on day one of a Test match in India since year 2000. Mahmud accomplished this feat during the first Test against India at Chennai's MA Chidambram Stadium. The bowler delivered a scorching spell on first day, taking 4/58 in 18 overs at an economy rate of 3.20. The bowler got rid of a star-studded top-order consisting of skipper Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), Virat Kohli (6), and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant (39).
Jamison Gibson-Park fit as Cian Healy gets set to equal Leinster caps record
Jamison Gibson-Park has been passed fit for Leinster's opening BKT URC game against Edinburgh tomorrow, while Cian Healy is set to equal the province’s caps record.
Rugby Championship gone but Bledisloe no dead rubber as ailing Wallabies host All Blacks
Australia and New Zealand have no chance of winning the Rugby Championship after losing three of four matches so far this season but the coveted Bledisloe Cup ensures that Saturday's Test will be anything but a dead rubber.
All Blacks recall Beauden Barrett, Slipper to become most-capped Wallaby
Veteran Beauden Barrett was recalled to the New Zealand team named on Thursday to face Australia in the Rugby Championship as All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson made four changes.
Gautam Gambhir's Smashing Reply To Silence Pitch Critics Ahead Of Bangladesh Test
India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Wednesday, sent a loud and clear message to critics who have already started to bring up topic around Indian pitches being too spin-friendly. In recent years, Indian pitches have been subjected to plenty of criticism over early finishes, sometimes in even two or three days. Speaking to reporters ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, Gambhir said that not much noise was made when India's Test matches in South Africa finishes in 2-3 days.