South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets to level series
South Africa romped to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the second test in Rawalpindi on Thursday, claiming victory before lunch to level the two-match series.
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S.Africa win in tricky Pakistan conditions a confidence boost, says Markram
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan :South Africa captain Aiden Markram said on Thursday that their test victory over hosts Pakistan in difficult conditions was a major confidence boost for the tourists, who will be heading to India next and expect an even sterner test.
Australia change 13 starters, Champion de Crespigny captain for Japan test
TOKYO :Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has rested a host of stalwart campaigners and changed all but two of his starting side for Saturday's test against Japan, which opens Australia's end-of-season tour.
Pakistan captain Masood backs policy of preparing slow test wickets
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan :Pakistan captain Shan Masood gave a vote of confidence to his country’s controversial policy of preparing slow, spinning wickets for home tests, even after it backfired on Thursday and they lost the second test to South Africa.
Rugby LIVE: International star banned for Wales match as Tomos Williams' future takes twist
The autumn internationals are just over a week away and nations around the world are preparing themselves for a testing few weeks. Most games will be taking place in Europe, with some of the northern hemisphere's best rugby teams playing host, but Ireland will face New Zealand at a unique location in America.
Australia change 13 starters for Japan test
TOKYO :Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has rested a host of stalwart campaigners and changed all but two of his starting side for Saturday's test against Japan, which opens Australia's end-of-season tour.
Five-time Limerick All-Ireland winner Declan Hannon retires from hurling
Limerick's five-time All-Ireland winning captain Declan Hannon retired from inter-county hurling on Tuesday evening.
Rugby league-England up against it to end 55-year 'Ashes' drought
LONDON :England host Australia at Wembley on Saturday in the first of a three-test rugby league series when the list of "first since" references could fill the match-day programme as the hosts seek to overturn decades of Kangaroo dominance.