Month: October 2018
U-19 Asia Cup: Yashasvi Jaiswal, spinners star in India colts victory over Afghanistan
Rugby: Richie Mo'unga's cameo a sign of good things to come for All Blacks
The 22 minutes Richie Mo’unga had on the field against Argentina may be more significant than he could imagine in terms of his potential role for the All Blacks over the next couple of years.Mo’unga was so effective at first-five…
Rugby league: Michael Maguire backs youth in fresh-faced Kiwis squad
Fresh off winning the NRL premiership with the Sydney Rooster, young centre Joseph Manu is in line for a taste of the international stage. The 22-year-old from Tokoroa was one of five debutants named in Michael Maguire’s Kiwis side…
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen ahead of Springboks showdown: Pressure will always be on us to win
With the Rugby Championship wrapped up for another year maybe there’s less pressure ahead of Sunday’s test in Pretoria? That’s not how being the All Blacks works says coach Steve Hansen upon arrival to South Africa.”The life…
Liam Napier: How the Springboks have quickly become World Cup contenders
They confront more challenges than any test nation and face a daunting task to repeat heroics against a hungry All Blacks team seeking revenge this weekend in Pretoria. But if it all comes together, the Springboks could be a brooding…
Pakistan drafts allrounder Hafeez for tests vs Australia
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan summoned allrounder Mohammad Hafeez on Monday for the two-test series against Australia starting in the United Arab Emirates from Oct. 7.Hafeez is the fourth opener in the squad beside regular test opener…
Marin Cilic, Kei Nishikori amongst favorites as unpredictable Japan Rakuten Open begins
With Ariake Coliseum undergoing renovations ahead of the 2020 Summer Games, eight of the world’s top 25 players will descend upon Musashino Forest Sports Plaza …
JSA officially accepts Takanohana’s resignation during board meeting
The Japan Sumo Association held an extraordinary board meeting on Monday and officially recognized stablemaster Takanohana’s resignation, along with the termination of his stable and …
Brave Blossoms name squad for autumn games
Japan coach Jamie Joseph named a 35-man squad Monday for the Brave Blossoms’ autumn games that was more notable for who was not in the …