'They are desperate, so are we' - Leinster primed to go strong against Ulster
It may be full focus on Ulster for the Leinster camp this week but that's not to say that Leo Cullen’s side won’t be able to use the Belfast battle as a Toulouse template.
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I will lead Super Eagles to 2026 World Cup, George boasts
Finidi George (middle) flanked by Sports Minister, John Owan Enoh (left) and NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau during the unveiling of the coach at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja…yesterday.
BCCI Invites Application For Indian Men's Team Head Coach Role
The BCCI on Monday invited applications for the post of Indian men's cricket team's head coach for a period of three and half years as incumbent Rahul Dravid's tenure will end with next month's T20 World Cup in the Americas. The deadline to submit an application is on May 27, 2024, the board stated in a media release. "The selection process will include a thorough review of applications, followed by personal interviews and assessments of shortlisted candidates," the release further stated.
Willie Faloon takes over as Ireland Under-20s head coach
Willie Faloon has been announced as the new Ireland Under-20s head coach for the summer's World Rugby championship following Richie Murphy's full-time appointment at Ulster.
"Storm In...": Lucknow Super Giants Break Silence Over KL Rahul-Sanjiv Goenka Episode
Lucknow Super Giants assistant coach Lance Klusener on Monday played down team owner Sanjiv Goenka's public outburst on their skipper KL Rahul, terming it "storm in a tea cup" and said he didn't find any issue in a "robust discussion between two cricket lovers". Social media has been abuzz after Goenka was seen having an animated chat, purportedly reprimanding Rahul after LSG's record demolition at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad, last Wednesday. There have been speculations about Rahul's future as LSG skipper also, but Klusener said there has been "certainly no discussions around" the matter. "I don't see any problem with some robust discussion between two cricket lovers. So for us, I guess it's just a storm in a teacup. We love a robust discussion. I think that's how teams get better. So, it's not a big thing for us," the South African said during the pre-match press conference.
Scott Edwards To Lead Netherlands In T20 World Cup
Experienced Scott Edwards was on Monday named as the captain of the Netherlands for next month's T20 World Cup, the Royal Dutch Cricket Association announced. The 27-year-old Edwards was elected the skipper despite his modest outings in the recent tri-series, involving hosts Nepal and Namibia. Overall, he has played 56 T20I for the Netherlands, scoring 671 runs at a strike-rate of 122. Indian-origin cricketers – Teja Nidamanuru, Vikram Singh and Aryan Dutt – are also part of the squad.
James Ryan and Hugo Keenan boost for Leinster ahead of Ulster clash
Leinster have received a boost ahead of Saturday's BKT URC derby against Ulster with Ireland internationals James Ryan and Hugo Keenan expected to train fully this week.