Emerging Ireland side named for second game in South Africa
The Emerging Ireland side to face Western Force in the second game of the three-match tour of South Africa on Sunday afternoon has been named.
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Josh Van Der Flier learning how to switch off from rugby
Leinster and Ireland flanker Josh Van Der Flier got his season underway last Friday when he came on for Leinster in their win over the Dragons.
Ireland thrashed as South Africa seal ODI series victory
South Africa sealed an emphatic series win after beating Ireland by 174 runs in the second one-day international in Abu Dhabi.
World Rugby revives talks to raise funds for US expansion, sources say
LONDON : Rugby union’s governing body World Rugby has revived talks to raise funds for growing the sport in the United States, three people familiar with the matter said.
Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Dominant South Africa Crush West Indies By 10 Wickets
South Africa proved to be too strong for West Indies as they romped to a 10-wicket win to begin their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on a rousing note in Dubai on Friday. Asked to bat first, West Indies were restricted to 118 for six but the total would have been far less than that, had it not been for Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten 41-ball 44. For South Africa, left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba returned career-best figures of 4/29, while Marizanne Kapp ended with 2/14. In reply, South Africa completed the task with 13 balls to spare.
South Africa vs West Indies Highlights, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa Rout West Indies By 10 Wickets
South Africa vs West Indies Highlights, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa proved to be too strong for West Indies as they romped to a 10-wicket win to begin their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on a rousing note in Dubai on Friday. Asked to bat first, West Indies were restricted to 118 for six but the total would have been far less than that, had it not been for Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten 41-ball 44. For South Africa, left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba returned career-best figures of 4/29, while Marizanne Kapp ended with 2/14. In reply, South Africa completed the task with 13 balls to spare. (Scorecard)
South Africa Handed Big Blow, Will Not Have This Star For Next Two Tours
Fast bowler Nandre Burger has been ruled out of the remainder of South Africa's ongoing ODI series against Ireland and the upcoming Test tour of Bangladesh due to a lumbar stress reaction. In a statement, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said Burger, 29, experienced discomfort in his lower back, and subsequent scans revealed the injury. He will return home and undergo further assessments. CSA added that his replacement for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh will be announced in due course.