Paris 2024: Irish in action on Day 12 of Olympic Games
The schedule appears to be thinning out quite significantly for the Irish at this stage, although Day 12 will see Jack Woolley and a host of Irish track athletes make their bows at these Games.
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Proteas go batting heavy for first Windies Test
The Proteas have named their side to face the West Indies in the first Test of a two-match series starting in Trinidad on Wednesday.
Troost-Ekong to join Saudi Arabia club Al Khalood
Super Eagles assistant captain, William Troost-Ekong, has agreed to join Al Khalood in Saudi Arabia.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts at flyhalf for Springboks v Australia
South Africa have handed a first test start to flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in their Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, while number eight Elrigh Louw has been selected ahead of Kwagga Smith.
Dinesh Karthik's Stunning U-Turn, To Play For This T20 Franchise Outside India
Former wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik was on Tuesday signed by Paarl Royals for the third season of the SA20, making him the first Indian cricketer to participate in the South African league, starting on January 9. Karthik, 39, retired from all forms of cricket in June this year and since then he has been roped in as a mentor-cum-batting coach by IPL side Royal Challengers Bengaluru. "I have so many fond memories of playing in and visiting South Africa, and when this opportunity came about, I couldn't say no because of how special it would be to come back to playing competitive cricket and win this incredible competition with the Royals," said Karthik, who has played 180 matches for India across all three formats.
Rugby Championship rule changes to soften sanctions for red cards, speed game up
The upcoming edition of the Rugby Championship will feature several law variations aimed at speeding the game up and offering softer punishments for certain red card offences, governing body SANZAAR said in a statement.
20-minute red cards to be used in Rugby Championship
Governing body Sanzaar said on Tuesday that 20-minute red cards will be among the rules changes for the 2024 Rugby Championship, which starts on Saturday.
Savea to captain All Blacks with Scott Barrett ruled out of Argentina tests
The All Blacks have confirmed captain Scott Barrett will miss their opening two Rugby Championship tests against Argentina as he recovers from a finger injury and said Ardie Savea will lead the team in his absence.