The Ashes won't feature a Test in August for first time in 139 YEARS
Next summer’s home Ashes will be the first in 139 years to not feature a Test starting in August, under plans to give the Hundred better access to England players.
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Former Bok assaulted at nightclub after Mbombela Test
Former Springbok centre Grant Esterhuizen was assaulted at a nightclub outside Mbombela after watching last Saturday's Rugby Championship Test between South Africa and New Zealand.
A powerhouse in CWG, Indian wrestling team's real test will be Asiad and Worlds
After a great show at CWG, bigger challenge awaits IndiansNEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for the Indian wrestlers. Birmingham 2022 was no exception. India ruled the wrestling mat in a depleted field, getting medals in all 12 weight categories and improving the gold tally from previous edition's five to six this time. Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia, Ravi Dahiya and Naveen finished on top of the podium in the men's freestyle category, and Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik in the women's section. India, a wrestling powerhouse among the Commonwealth nations, didn't face much problem in fending off the challenge from Canadian, Pakistani and Nigerian grapplers. Post Birmingham, India are ranked second overall behind Canada in the history of CWG wrestling competitions, winning a total of 114 medals, including 49 gold. Canada lead the chart with 69 gold, 48 silver and 30 bronze.
Sam Billings aiming to use England Lions game to push for Test recall
Sam Billings believes captaining the England Lions against South Africa offers his best chance of earning a recall to the Test squad.
'Matured' Khaya Zondo makes a big statement as he leads Proteas recovery in Test warm-up
Khaya Zondo and Rassie van der Dussen shared a partnership of 143 as South Africa reached 282-6 at stumps on the opening day of their tour match against England Lions.
SA's world renowned 100-Test umpire Rudi Koertzen dies aged 73
Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, labelled the 'slow finger of death' by the media, has died in a car accident, a family member told AFP on Tuesday. He was 73.
'Enforcer' Duane Vermeulen starts for Boks vs All Blacks in Frans Malherbe's 50th Test
Fulcrum back-row forward Duane Vermeulen has been named to start at No 8 for the Springboks in their second Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Vermeulen returns for Springboks among five changes for Ellis Park Test
Ulster's Duane Vermeulen will return to the South Africa team for Saturday's second Rugby Championship meeting with New Zealand at Ellis Park.