Questions for Leo Cullen as Leinster fail to meet own expectations once more
Control the controllables. It's the overused Irish rugby mantra that everyone in the system falls back on.
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Legendary Star To Become India's Fielding Coach? Report Makes Big Claim
Legendary South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes is being considered as Indian cricket team's next fielding coach, according to a report by Revsportz. Rhodes came to limelight during his playing career for his exemplary fielding skills and catching prowess is still considered as one of the best in the history of the sport. The report claimed that no formal approach has been made to Rhodes regarding the role but his name has been doing the rounds. The BCCI is already in the process to finalising India's next head coach as Rahul Dravid's tenure will come to an end after the T20 World Cup 2024. While nothing official has been announced, former India batter Gautam Gambhir has emerged as the favourite for the role.
Thomond Park graphic promoting Munster-Bulls final spurred us on, says Glasgow boss Franco Smith
Such was the rivalry that existed between Munster and Glasgow before Saturday's URC semi-final it's hard to believe that the Warriors would have needed any more motivation.
Wales call on Botham for test against Springboks
Wales have added versatile loose-forward James Botham to their squad for their one-off test against South Africa in London on Saturday, officials have confirmed.
India vs Australia: Are The T20 World Cup Super 8 Seedings Pre-Decided? - Explained
Following Bangladesh's win over Nepal in Group D, all spots are now locked for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. With three inconsequential matches over the next 24 hours, the group stage will come to a close on Tuesday, with the Super 8 stage to get underway on Wednesday, June 19. Bangladesh finished second in Group D behind South Africa and will join Afghanistan, India and Australia in Group 1 of the Super Eights. The other group was decided on Sunday after Australia beat Scotland, providing an helping hand to arch-rivals England in their pursuit of the Super 8 stage.
Sybrand Engelbrecht Retires From International Cricket After Netherlands' Exit From T20 World Cup
Shortly after Netherlands' campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup ended with an 83-run defeat to Sri Lanka, Sybrand Engelbrecht has announced his retirement from international cricket, said the Royal Dutch Cricket Association in a statement. Engelbrecht, born in Johannesburg in South Africa in 1988, had made his international debut for the Netherlands in 2023 at the age of 35. He did play in the 2008 Men's U19 World Cup for South Africa, where he took a blinder of a catch to dismiss a young Virat Kohli in Jonty Rhodes-style.
'Don't Know Why It's Happening': Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto On Bangladesh's Batting Failure
Delighted that his team is through to the Super Eights but disappointed by its batting performance so far, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said he is yet to figure out why his batters have not been up to the mark in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Bangladesh managed to trump Nepal by 21 runs to seal their place in the Super Eights. However, getting shot out for 106 put them in a spot of bother before their bowlers managed to get the job done.
Semi-final defeats give Irish rugby a reality check
At the very least, there won't be accusations of complacency against Ireland when they head on their tour of South Africa next month. Silver linings and all that.