Cummins' back injury deals a blow to Australia's Ashes preparations
MELBOURNE :Australia's preparations for their Ashes defence have taken a hit with captain Pat Cummins struggling with a lower back issue and given no return-to-play timeline.
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Games-2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in India or Nigeria after formal bids
India and Nigeria submitted formal proposals to host the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games by the August 31 deadline, Commonwealth Sport announced on Monday.
South Africa's Rabada sits out first ODI against England
South Africa will be without striker-bowler Kagiso Rabada for Tuesday's opening One Day International against England at Headingley, captain Temba Bavuma revealed ahead of the clash.
Fainga'anuku makes surprise return to All Blacks camp
Centre Leicester Fainga'anuku has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the first time since the 2023 World Cup in the leadup to Saturday's blockbuster Rugby Championship test against South Africa at Eden Park.
Australia prop Slipper backs O'Connor to rebound from kicking issues
MELBOURNE :Australia prop James Slipper has backed flyhalf James O'Connor to move past his goal-kicking struggles against South Africa, saying the playmaker has the experience to bounce back for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina.
South Africa beat Italy to book first Women's World Cup quarter-final
South Africa beat Italy for the first time with a 29-24 victory in York to seal a maiden Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, and were joined in the last eight by France, Ireland and New Zealand on Sunday.
South Africa on brink of Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
South Africa beat Italy for the first time in their history with a 29-24 victory in York to leave them on the brink of a first Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, which will be confirmed if France beat Brazil later on Sunday.
Springboks call scrumhalf De Klerk into squad for New Zealand tests
South Africa have added double Rugby World Cup winner Faf de Klerk to their squad as additional scrumhalf cover for their two Rugby Championship tests in New Zealand, officials confirmed on Sunday.