Real World Cup test looms for Ireland after hapless Kazakhstan crushed
Ireland 4 (Jessie Stapleton 40, Katie McCabe 48, Lucy Quinn 70, Denise O‘Sullivan 73) Kazakhstan 0 (Ireland win 12-0 on aggregate).
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Hazlewood takes six wickets as Australia win first test
DURBAN, Oct 13 : Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood bowled his side to a 214-run victory on the last day of the first test at Kingsmead on Tuesday with South Africa's resistance ending before tea as the home side were dismissed for 206.
Bethell returns as England name white-ball squads for Australia series
Oct 13 : England on Tuesday named their squads for November's white-ball tour of Australia, with all-rounder Jacob Bethell returning from a knee injury as they step up preparations for next year's One Day International World Cup.
Cummins sees the grit and determination from Australia he was looking for
DURBAN, Oct 13 : Australia captain Pat Cummins felt his side showed the requisite grit and determination as they overcame hosts South Africa to win by 214 runs in the first test at Kingsmead on Tuesday.
Wallabies back Suaalii says wing switch will help him on road to becoming great
MELBOURNE, Oct 13 : Wallabies back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has endorsed his move to the wing, saying it will make him a better all-round player, as Australia continues to debate where the former rugby league sensation is best deployed.
No guarantee Nawaqanitawase will return to Wallabies, agent says
SYDNEY, Oct 13 : Code-hopping winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will not play for Australia in the Nations Championship in November and might consider representing Fiji or Italy at next year's Rugby World Cup, his agent told News Corp on Tuesday.
Carrick backs Man United to emerge from rough spell ahead of Atletico test
Oct 12 : Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick said on Monday that his side had fallen short of expectations but backed them to come through a difficult period as they prepare for a Champions League showdown with Atletico Madrid.
Leinster coach Nienaber guided by Anthony Foley’s words ahead of daunting Clermont test
The last message Anthony Foley imparted to the Munster squad remains imprinted on Jacques Nienaber’s mind.