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- Appels lends WP some bite...JON CARDINELLI reports on WP’s 54-13 thrashing of the pathetic Pumas at Newlands. Province scored their first four tries in the space of 12 minutes, with Springboks Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh showcasing their attacking value. The hosts took 28 minutes to register their first try, but thereafter a combination of brilliant WP running and [...]
- Graeme up against it...Kingswood College should be too strong for Graeme College at Somerset Field on Saturday afternoon. Both sides go into the game on the back of big victories, with Kings having dispatched Winterberg 42-12 and Graeme claiming a clinical 34-7 win over Mary Waters. However, it will take an excellent performance from Graeme to beat Kingswood, who have [...]
- Gym favourites in Paarl derby...The ability to handle the pressure better may well be the deciding factor in determining Saturday’s match between Paarl Gymnasium and Paarl Boys High. It’s asking a lot of young men to perform at optimal levels in front of 25 000 spectators at the Faure Street sports field in Paarl even though this is the ultimate [...]
- Preview: Wallabies vs All Blacks...JON CARDINELLI foresees another Blackout this weekend as the Wallabies won’t be able to live with the All Blacks’ physicality. Last Saturday, the Wallabies landed a blow that sent the Springboks down to the Tri-Nations canvas. They were rougher, tougher and ultimately smarter, and at the end of the Australasian tour from hell, the Boks had [...]
- Roux new CEO of Saru...Stellenbosch University’s Jurie Roux was appointed as Saru’s CEO on Friday. Roux, the senior director of finances and asset management at Stellenbosch University, is currently in the final processes of contract negotiations with his new employers. The General Council accepted the recommendation of Roux from an independent interview panel. According to a statement by Saru, Roux, 39, [...]
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- Tri-Nations latest (Fri)...Keo.co.za brings you the news from the Tri-Nations. All Blacks happy with Etihad Richie McCaw believes there should be no complaints about the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, the venue of the All Blacks’ Test against Australia on Saturday. There were concerns about the ground ahead of the Tri-Nations clash as it is believed the surface is dangerous for [...]
- Currie Cup latest (Fri)...Keo.co.za brings you the news from the Currie Cup. Cheetahs bench Bok CJ van der Linde will not start for the Cheetahs in their clash with the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The utility prop was made available for Currie Cup selection after the Boks returned from their disappointing Tri-Nations away leg, but Cheetahs head coach Naka Drotske [...]
- Sanzar to punish PdV...Sanzar has issued a notice of alleged misconduct against Peter de Villiers following comments made on Fox Sports ‘Rugby Club’ programme on 21 July. According to a statement, Sanzar wrote to Saru on 22 July in relation to the comments. Having discussed the matter with De Villiers on his return to South Africa, Saru has [...]
- Smit to feel Bismarck’s heat...GRANT BALL writes that Bismarck du Plessis’ imminent return to rugby heaps further pressure on John Smit. Smit has rightfully been criticised by former players, coaches and the media for his performances over this international season, especially on the Springboks’ Australasian tour. On his return to South Africa this week, that pressure would have increased with [...]
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- Swallow your pride, Pete...JON CARDINELLI says the Bok coach won’t find a better fullback than Frans Steyn between now and the 2011 World Cup. The Springbok coaches, selectors and Saru bigwigs will meet to discuss the Frans Steyn issue next week. I have to wonder, what is there to discuss? The Boks can no longer afford to ignore his [...]
- Tri-Nations latest (Thurs)...Keo.co.za brings you the news from the Tri-Nations. Richie reveals ref secrets Richie McCaw told the media how he plays the referee and the opposition at the breakdown during matches. The All Blacks skipper has been labelled a ‘cheat’ by some teams for his contesting and obstructing methods at the tackle point but he is happy with his [...]
- Currie Cup latest (Thurs)...Keo.co.za brings you the news from the Currie Cup. Kanko back for Sharks Ryan Kankowski is one of three changes to the Sharks team to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Kankowski’s promotion sees Keegan Daniel shift to the flank, while Steve Meyer has overcome his ankle injury to start at flyhalf. Alistair Hargreaves is not so lucky, with [...]
- Learning from past lashings...JON CARDINELLI says that for the Boks to move forward, they have to look back at the successes and failures of 2006. The Springboks have three weeks to reflect on what was their worst Australasian tour in four years. Only the three heavy defeats of 2006 (the 49-0 thrashing in Brisbane, the 35-17 hiding in [...]
- Hat-trick for Monnas...Monument are the Golden Lions Macro Schools league champions after beating Florida 52-13 in the final on Tuesday. This is the third title in a row for the Krugersdorp school, and the 21st time in 26 years that they have won the league. Their last loss in a final was back in 2008, when Florida beat [...]
- FNB Top 20 rankings (27 July)...South Africa’s top schools all won their matches over the past week. Click here for the rationale 1. Grey College 2. Paarl Gim 3. Paul Roos 4. St Andrew’s (Grahamstown) 5. Bishops 6. Affies 7. Paarl Boys 8. Monument 9. Waterkloof 10. Grey High 11. Florida 12. Glenwood 13. Maritzburg College 14. Westville 15. Diamantveld 16. Boland Landbou 17. Drostdy 18. Selborne 19. Tygerberg 20. Centurion Source: rugby365
- Tri-Nations latest (Wed)...Keo.co.za brings you the news from the Tri-Nations. Sanzar dismiss Cooper appeal Quade Cooper will play no part in the next two Tests against New Zealand after having his appeal for a ban rejected on Wednesday. A Sanzar Appeals Committee has dismissed an appeal for the two-week suspension imposed after the Test in Brisbane last week. Cooper was [...]
- Currie Cup latest (Wed)...Keo.co.za brings you the news from the Currie Cup. Hougaard starts at 9 Francois Hougaard will return to his preferred position of scrumhalf for the Bulls’ match against the Lions. Hougaard played the majority of the Super 14 on the wing, and was picked for the Tri-Nations because of his ability to cover two positions. Now that the [...]
- Regan rocks Jake’s comeback...MARK KEOHANE says Jake White won’t coach the Boks again as long as Regan Hoskins is Saru president. Hoskins on Monday admitted the world champions did not have the best at the helm. But here’s the kicker. In an interview with the Cape Argus, Hoskins said Bok coach Peter de Villiers was no worse than World [...]
- Div takes a beating – again...P Divvy’s honeymoon period with the overseas media is over. Where they once laughed with him, all they do now is mock the man leading the Springboks’ World Cup defence. NZ Herald’s Chris Rattue, in his weekly column, wrote that it was incredible the champions of the rugby world attributed such a lack of importance to [...]
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- Province annihilate Pumas...Western Province have continued their sublime form in the Currie Cup as they ran riot against the Pumas at Newlands.
- Soccer City stays - for now...Soccer City will keep its name until the High Court makes a decision on its naming rights, the stadium's management company has said.
- Gold breaks his Bok silence...Gary Gold has admitted that the away leg of this year’s Tri-Nations was a failure, but vowed to make the home leg a success.
- Roux elected new SARU CEO...Jurie Roux, the senior director of finances and asset management at Stellenbosch University, has been named the new CEO of SARU.
- Wallabies 'tougher' than Boks...The Wallabies will be a tougher opponent for the All Blacks this weekend than world champions SA, skipper Richie McCaw has said.
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- Joseph to coach Highlanders...Former All Blacks flank Jamie Joseph has been confirmed as the new coach of Super Rugby franchise the Highlanders.
- New SARU CEO to be elected...The South African Rugby Union will elect a new chief executive when the governing body’s general council meets in Cape Town.
- Heyneke tops Boks coach poll...Heyneke Meyer would be the Bok “rescue remedy” most desired by the public should under-fire coach Peter de Villiers get the chop.
- Misconduct charge against Div...SANZAR has issued a notice of misconduct against Peter de Villiers after comments hinting at a conspiracy against his team.
- Div: I am in charge...Bok coach Peter de Villiers has come out strongly to tell the country that he – and nobody else – is the coach of the national team.
- Bok trio on Cheetahs bench...Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says his substitute bench is the strongest since 2007, with the inclusion of three Boks.
- Captains: Stadium surface fine...NZ captain Richie McCaw and his Australian counterpart Rocky Elsom say the pitch for Saturday's Tri-Nations match is fine.
- Lions scouting for flyhalf...Coach John Mitchell is looking for a flyhalf that can be an attacking weapon for the Lions in the Currie Cup.
- Sharks call up Kankowski...Sharks coach John Plumtree has included No 8 Ryan Kankowski in his starting XV to face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
- Leopards duo found guilty...Leopards fullback Jean Tiedt and loose forward RW Kember have been found guilty of foul play during the Currie Cup match against WP.
- Div has SARU's 'full support'...Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has met senior members of SARU at the request of the chairperson of the SARU technical committee.
- All Blacks ban photographer...The All Blacks have banned a photographer who deliberately exposed the team's game plan this week.
- Spencer on bench for Lions...Lions backline coach Carlos Spencer has been selected on the bench as flyhalf and fullback cover against the Blue Bulls.
- Aus to shake off losers tag?The Wallabies are bidding to avoid their worst trans-Tasman losing sequence in 63 years when they take on the all-conquering NZ.
Sharksworld
- ABSA Currie Cup: Western Province (54) v Puma...Western Province coach Allister Coetzee is taking no chances with team selection even if the opposition are almost at the opposite end of the log. Allister Coetzee has selected a very well balanced squad of stars and rookies. Juan De Jongh and Gio Aplon have been drafted straight back into the starting lineup for this weekends [...]
- Friday MengelmoesKardoes...Hi Guys and Gals, Here is a thread for jokes, banter and anything you would like to say that is not “topic related”! Have Fun and go for it!
- Giving yellow cards, the red card...When did rugby stop being a contest? Or why do we have laws in place to effectively end a contest between two teams where the spectators and fans feel the effect of a yellow or red card more than the players? I heard an interesting remark yesterday and it got me thinking… When a [...]
- Punter’s Pick of the weekend...Welcome to the very first instalment of the Sharksworld/Marshalls World Of Sport weekend betting guide, brought to you by myself and Hertford Highlander. We would love you guys to interact and give us some feedback and tell us what you want us to comment about. So please do not be shy! So here we go: Bet the farm: This, [...]
- SANZAR issues misconduct notice to PdV...Springbok coach Peter de Villiers might have the ‘full support’ of his South African Rugby bosses, but he is in hot water with SANZAR over his recent media outbursts. SANZAR – the organisation that controls competitions between teams from South Africa, New Zealand and Australia – on Thursday issued a notice of alleged misconduct against the [...]
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- Plumtree picks unusual combination for Cheeta...The Sharks side named to face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this weekend contains some strange selections to say the least. With both Willem Alberts and Jean Deysel named on the bench, the stating loose forward combination has an incredibly lightweight look to it and it’s an area the Cheetahs pack will look to exploit in [...]
- ITM Cup – Round 1 Preview...Is it the National Provincial Championship, No. Is it the Air New Zealand Cup, No. It’s now the ITM Cup! Yes it has a new a sponsor, but everything else is business as usual in New Zealand domestic rugby. There is however added interest this year in that from next year the competition will be split [...]
- KSA’s Team of the week...Andre was the only person to submit a team this week, and as promised, here is the team of the week, according to Andre. There are no Sharks in his team as the Sharks game was not televised. 15. Riaan Viljoen (Griquas) 14. Gerhard van den Heever (Bulls) 13. Robert Ebersohn (Cheetahs) 12. Stephan Dippenaar (Bulls) 11. Dumisane Matyeshana (Leopards) 10. Naas [...]
- Round 4 previews and predictions...Round 4 of the ABSA Currie Cup is upon us and it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball a little and predict what we think will happen. There’s a lot riding on this one. Getting the result right can help you make serious progress in our Last Man Standing competition, as well as making your [...]
- Aussies won’t look at photo...Australia assistant coach Jim Williams “probably won’t even bother looking” at the controversial photograph that captured New Zealand’s game plan for Saturday night’s trans-Tasman encounter in Melbourne. A professional photographer – ironically a New Zealander – used his long lens to zoom in on a sheet of paper being held by coach Graham Henry containing tactical [...]
- Peter De Villiers’ job not on the line...Peter de Villiers has been given a vote of confidence by his employers at the South African Rugby Union and assured that his job is safe. The Springboks coach has faced a barrage of criticism following a dismal run of three straight defeats. All the losses were in the Tri-Nations and have left the defending champions playing [...]
- Ruan to join Muller & Botha in September...Ruan Pienaar’s departure date has been confirmed. Springbok scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will officially join Ulster at the start of September after a release date from his contract with Natal Sharks was agreed. BBC Sport reports that World Cup winner Pienaar is currently part of the South Africa squad taking part in the Tri-Nations tournament. While his Ulster [...]
- Du Plessis brothers lined up for surprise ret...According to an interview with Grant Bashford on the Sharks website, both Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis could come back into the Currie Cup selection frame as early as this weekend. Adding to the selection conundrum caused by the release of Beast Mtawarira, Ryan Kankowski and Ruan Pienaar from the Boks squad, the return to fitness [...]
- The real issue with depth...When a team loses as badly as the Springboks have done in recent weeks there are millions of theories around to try and answer why. I have my own, but it is very different from what has been suggested so far… So how can a team that dominated world rugby in 2009 fall behind so quickly [...]
- Coetzee: Let’s back the Boks!!Allister Coetzee has called on Springbok supporters to back their team during this difficult time and he is confident the Boks can “fix the potholes” in the home leg of the Tri-Nations. The Boks lost all three Tests – two against the All Blacks and the other against the Wallabies – on their Tri-Nations tour [...]
- Injuries, injuries and more injuries...A few snippets of injury news concerning various SA players. Perhaps the most significant is that Bok and WP lock Andries Bekker will play no further rugby this season after requiring surgery to his back. It’s apparently a recurrence of an old injury which will finally bring down the curtain on what has been a frustrating [...]
- Sharks Player Ratings...The following are the team ratings as I saw them at the tank. Please feel free to agree or disagree. 15. Louis Ludik – 4 Was solid in the back, his handling was second best of the backline players and kicked well. 14. JP Pieterson – 3 Expected this type of performance in his first game back, not after [...]
- Plum on the Pumas game...The following are some questions and answers from the post match press conference after the Pumas game last Friday night. Asked about the game, his response was simple: “It was a tough night, it wasn’t a great performance but we got 5 points out the game. Our goal was to score 5 points, and we achieved [...]
- Vodacom Western Province side to face the Bar...Allister Coetzee has announced his 22 man team to take on the Mighty Fortuner 4×4’s (read: Pumas) at Newlands this coming Vrydag aand. The side has been bolstered by the return of Springbok players Juan De Jongh (replacing Tim Whitehead) and Gio Aplon (replacing Fabian Juries) as well as some youthful exuberance in the form of [...]
- The Blame Game...A forgettable away tour, sure, blaming everyone but themselves, not so sure. In a 240 minutes of rugby we conceded 93 points, 10 tries, received 4 yellow cards and had three players suspended. Not a successful tour so to speak but perhaps it will provide the wake up call the Boks dearly need. There has [...]
Rugby Heaven
- Why Robbie Deans feared he'd get the axe... Robbie Deans says the Wallabies can turn the corner against New Zealand tonight, writes Greg Growden.
- Ten reasons why the Wallabies will beat the A...Peter FitzSimons has the distinction of being the only Wallaby ever sent off against the All Blacks - something of which he is absurdly and tragically proud. Here, he tells us why Australia will topple New Zealand at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne tonight.
- Te reo proves a good call...For New Zealand Maori captain Liam Messam, knowing some te reo Maori has proven a real competitive advantage on the rugby field.
- Mooloos expect physical Bay of Plenty battle...Waikato rugby coach Chris Gibbes doesn't need reminding how important a good start to the national provincial rugby championship is.
- Brendon Leonard has new, younger challenge...You couldn't blame Brendon Leonard for looking over his shoulder this year as he plays his first full season of rugby for Waikato for several years.
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- Stags have chance to set tone of their campai...If the Stags needed any reminder of the importance of a good start to the national provincial championships, they got one on Thursday night.
- Jamie Joseph to coach Highlanders...Newly appointed coach Jamie Joseph will attend a Highlanders board meeting in Invercargill next Saturday, which will have far- reaching consequences for the struggling southern franchise.
- Lions hoping to get just rewards for hard wor...Anyone caught walking at Wellington Lions training this week has been sent to the line for down and ups.
- Likely surgery places Lilo's season in doubt...Serge Lilo's season appears over before it begins with a serious pectoral injury likely to require surgery that will rule him out of Wellington's NPC campaign.
- New coaching pair face 90-day trial...Wellington's new head coach Andre Bell and his assistant Richard Watt will effectively be on a three-month trial period.
- Canterbury quick on the draw in ITM Cup...At least they didn't lose.
- Bledisloe losing streak dogs Robbie Deans...One of the enduring images from last year's Bledisloe Cup tests was that of a seething Robbie Deans lingering in the Wallabies coaches' box in Wellington.
- Rugby test? This is an Aussie Rules town, mat...A rugby test – what's that?
- Mealamu: 'It is nicer to give than to receive...Six years have passed since Keven Mealamu exchanged a flurry of punches with Brendan Cannon on a miserably cold and wet night in Wellington.
- Richie McCaw shuns turf warfare...Being forced to can their traditional "captain's run" barely raised a ripple of concern among the All Blacks ahead of tonight's Bledisloe Cup test.
- All Blacks coaches prove they deserved a chan...Some of the wisest people in this world abide by the adage that when one is wrong, one should promptly admit it.
- Canterbury, Hawke's Bay draw in ITM Cup...Hawke's Bay put a small dent in Canterbury's aspirations of defending their national provincial championship rugby title by forcing a 23-23 draw in Christchurch tonight.
- Jamie Joseph aims to restore 'southern pride'...Former southern man Jamie Joseph says restoring 'southern pride' in the Highlanders will be a top objective in his first year as coach of the perennially under-performing Super rugby side.
- All Blacks aim to look after Bledisloe Cup...Captain Richie McCaw admits the All Blacks treasure the Bledisloe Cup most but sees tomorrow's test against the Wallabies as pivotal to regaining the Tri-Nations title.
- Cory Jane loving it after 'terrible' rugby pa...Cory Jane is feeling liberated after enduring a year with the All Blacks where they were forced to play "terrible" rugby".
Planet Rugby Super 14
- Joseph to coach Highlanders...Former All Blacks flanker Jamie Joseph has been confirmed as the new coach of the Highlanders for next year's expanded Super 15.
- Rebels with different causes...Greg Somerville and Stirling Mortlock both revealed their motivation behind signing for the Rebels at the new jersey launch on Thursday.
- SANZAR refuse new competition...SANZAR have put an end to any chance of Rassie Erasmus' brainchild reduced kicking competition with a statement released on Thursday.
- Another Super Rugby expansion?Myth or truth this time? Only time will tell, but the Southern Kings have once again been linked with a Super Rugby expansion.
- Larkham back with Brumbies...Wallabies great Stephen Larkham has returned to the Brumbies as their new attack coach for the next two Super 15 seasons.
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- Force welcome back Stannard...Western Force are looking forward to having Australian Sevens exponent James Stannard back with the squad for their Super 15 term.
- World Cup motivates Potgieter's move...Jacques-Louis Potgieter's move to the Sharks next season is motivated by a desire to push for a spot in the Springboks World Cup squad.
- Cooper burglary charges dropped...Reds and Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper is off the hook after having his burglary charge dropped in a Gold Coast court on Friday .
- Nine box ticked by Brumbies...The Brumbies have finalised their scrum-half options for the first Super 15 season with Patrick Phibbs signing a fresh contract.
- Potgieter moving to Durban...It has been revealed that Blue Bulls fly-half Jacques-Louis Potgieter will join the Sharks next year.
- Shepherd staying in Perth...Western Force were given a boost with the news that Cameron Shepherd has agreed to a new two=year deal with the franchise.
- Joseph offered Highlanders job...Jamie Joseph has been offered the Highlanders' Super 15 coaching job and has been given until the end of the week to decide.
- Rebels sign up three more...No big names this time, but three more players have joined the Melbourne Rebels for the next Super 15 season.
- Hansen non-committal on Highlanders...New Zealand forwards coach Steve Hansen has not ruled of himself out of coaching the Highlanders but says he has not formally applied.
- Howarth told to re-apply...Blues Assistant Coach Shane Howarth is the latest coach to be told to re-apply for his position, in the wake of the Blues' Super 14 review.
- Force working on Ripia...Following the news that Richard Graham will take over the top job in 2011, Western Force are now hunting a new fly-half in Willie Ripia.
- Smith farewelled with player gong...George Smith's Brumbies career ended with a ninth Brett Robinson Players' Player Award while Will Genia won his first Pilecki Medal.
- Hansen to coach Highlanders?All Blacks coach Graham Henry confirmed that at least one of his assistant coaches could be coaching a 15 franchise next year.
- Graham promoted to full Force...Western Force Assistant Coach Richard Graham has been appointed to take over the senior role when John Mitchell steps down next year.
Planet Rugby Global News
- Olivier kicks Griquas home...Fly-half Naas Olivier was the driving force behind the Griquas' 41-27 win over the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday.
- Province send Pumas home declawed...Western Province maintained their 100 per cent record at the top of the Currie Cup table with a 54-13 win over the Pumas on Friday.
- Jane thankful for the laws...New Zealand back Cory Jane has hailed the new rule interpretations as being the ideal shake-up for himself and Joe Rokocoko.
- Aguero to miss a month...Italy and Aironi prop Matias Aguero strained his left thigh during Italy's recent training session in Aosta and will miss at least a month.
- ITM Cup Preview: Round One, Part Two...The opening round of the ITM Cup continues on Sunday with four teams determined to get their campaigns off to the best possible start.
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- Door remains open for Henson...The door has still yet to shut on Gavin Henson as Ospreys boss Scott Johnson offered a warming invitation to the former B&I Lion.
- Harries determined to continue rise...Will Harries returns to training next week after making a dream start to his career at the Newport Gwent Dragons last season.
- I AM the boss: PDV...Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has once again moved to squash claims that he is not the supreme leader of the South African team.
- Milk and veggies help Thorn...Veteran lock Brad Thorn has pinpointed his intake of milk and veggies as being one reason why he has lasted for New Zealand.
- Magpies secure last-gasp draw...Canterbury and Hawke's Bay played out a hard-fought 23-all draw at AMI Stadium in Christchurch to open their ITM Cup seasons.
- Olivier promises more from Griquas...Griquas fly-half Naas Olivier has praised coach Dawie Theron for inspiring a winning culture in Kimberley as the team continues to grow.
- Tipster: Waltzing Jane in Melbourne...Our Tipster was smiling last week when Drew Mitchell went over but there is little time for gloating as he switches his mind to Melbourne.
- All Blacks' 'biggest Test'...New Zealand have begun the 2010 tournament in dazzling form, but pivot Dan Carter feels the biggest test awaits his team in Melbourne.
- Umaga in doubt for opener...Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga is in doubt for Counties-Manukau's opening ITM Cup clash against Otago on Saturday.
- Neck surgery sidelines Parling...Leicester have been struck by the news that improving second-row Geoff Parling will be out for up to 16 weeks after having neck surgery.
- McCaw gives pitch thumbs up...NZ captain Richie McCaw says the stadium pitch for Saturday's Test against Australia should be "good as gold", dismissing criticism of the surface.
- Rouse to the occasion at Sale...Sale have moved to further beef up their pack ahead of the forthcoming Aviva Premiership season by swooping to sign lock Nic Rouse.
- Toulon do U-turn on Perez...After signing Paul Perez as a medical joker, Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal says he no longer wants the former Taranaki wing.
- Preview: Currie Cup, Round Four...Currie Cup rugby is into its fourth round this weekend with Western Province set to remain top when the results are all in on Saturday.
Scrum
- Western Province crush Pumas...Western Province strengthened their grip at the top of the Currie Cup table with a 54-13 demolition of the Pumas at Newlands on Friday
- Saints and Chiefs book final places...Northampton and Exeter saw off the challenge of Bath and Gloucester at Franklin's Gardens to secure the last two places in the JP Morgan Premiership Rugby Sevens Series Final
- Saints play host to 7s feast...Northampton, Gloucester, Bath and Exeter will battle it out at Franklin's Gardens on Friday night for the last two places in Premiership Rugby Sevens Final
- Sharks snap up Nottingham lock...All of the day's breaking news, including confirmation of a new CEO for the South African Rugby Union
- Defiant De Villiers asserts authority...South Africa boss Peter de Villiers has rubbished the suggestion that he wields little power within the Springbok dressing room
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- Johnson leaves door open for Henson...Ospreys director of coaching Scott Johnson has reiterated that the door remains open for Gavin Henson to resume his playing career with the region
- Canterbury frustrated by Hawke's Bay...Northland produced a ruthless display to start the new ITM Cup national provincial competition with a shock 26-19 victory over Taranaki in New Plymouth
- Australia v New Zealand - MatchDay LIVE...It's week three of the Tri-Nations and the Wallabies are set to enter the fray as they take on South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday. Join us for all the twists and turns on MatchDay LIVE from 20.00 local, 11.00 BST
- Joseph lands Highlanders role...As expected, Jamie Joseph will step down as Wellington boss at the end of the ITM Cup to take charge of the Highlanders for next year's Super 15 campaign
- McCaw gives Etihad pitch thumbs up...All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw has played down the hype surrounding the Etihad Stadium surface after getting to see the pitch for himself for the first time
- SANZAR launch De Villiers probe...SANZAR will further investigate South Africa coach Peter de Villiers' conspiracy theory claims that referees were helping New Zealand for the sake of next year's World Cup, with a misconduct hearing due in the next week
- Moody excited by new challenge...England captain Lewis Moody admitted to a few nerves as he embarked on a fresh challenge with Premiership giants Bath this week
- Sharks lie in wait for Free State...The Sharks will go hunting a third successive victory as they face Free State on Saturday in the crucial top-four clash
- Fearless Ford relishes competition...Joe Ford insists he is relishing the challenge of tussling with two of England's top play-makers for the Northampton fly-half shirt
- Stage set for opening Bledisloe battle...The battle for the Tri-Nations crown will intensify on Saturday with the opening Bledisloe Cup clash of the year between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne
- Thorn fears final fulltime whistle...All Blacks veteran Brad Thorn has revealed a rare vulnerability ahead of his 42nd cap against the Wallabies in Melbourne
- Somerville adjusts to life as a Rebel...Greg Somerville insists he has no regrets about turning down a return to the Crusaders in favour of a move to expansion side the Melbourne Rebels
- All Blacks wary of Pocock threat...New Zealand have heaped praise on rising Wallabies star David Pocock ahead of their Tri-Nations showdown in Melbourne on Saturday
- Ulster complete Pienaar deal...Ulster have completed a major transfer coup with the signing of South African utility back Ruan Pienaar on a two-year deal
- All Blacks ban Getty over Photo-gate...The NZRU has snapped into action over Getty Images photographer Scott Barbour's infamous picture of their team tactics, barring the New Zealander from future training sessions and denying Getty access to the rest of their training sessions in Melbourne th
BBC
- Trew takes over Nottingham Rugby...Notts County owner Ray Trew takes ownership of Nottingham Rugby Club, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.
- Robinson back for love of rugby...Jason Robinson says his love of rugby union is the reason he has come out of retirement at the age of 36.
- Sale sign Nottingham lock Rouse...Sale Sharks sign lock Nic Rouse from Championship side Nottingham.
- Gloucester name academy director...Gloucester appoint Allan Lewis, who remains as head coach of Hartpury College, as the club's new academy director.
- Youngs boosted by England tour...Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs says the summer tour with England has made him a better player.
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- Johnson's door 'open to Henson'...Ospreys coaching chief Scott Johnson says the door is open for Gavin Henson to talk about a return to rugby with the region.
- Edinburgh name Grant as captain...Edinburgh's openside flanker Roddy Grant says he is "honoured" to be named as the club's new captain.
- Winger Rokocoko recalled for NZ...Joe Rokocoko will become New Zealand's most-capped winger when he faces Australia in the Tri-Nations on Saturday.
- Moody primed for his Bath debut...Lewis Moody can't wait to be part of the exciting new rugby revolution at Bath.
- Pienaar joins Ulster in September...Springbok scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will officially join Ulster from Natal Sharks on 1 September after the release date is agreed.
- Worcester's Mullan out for months...Worcester Warriors' England prop Matt Mullan is to miss the start of the season after dislocating his shoulder.
- Australia lose Cooper ban appeal...Australia's appeal against fly-half Quade Cooper's two-match ban for a dangerous tackle on South African Morne Steyn is turned down.
- Warriors name Horstmann as deputy...Worcester Warriors appoint back row Kai Horstmann as their new vice-captain.
- Sale Sharks introduce a new GPS training regi...New Sale coach Mike Brewer announces the arrival of a GPS tracking system into Sale's training regime
- John Beattie's blog...Putting the "squeeze" on the opposition is a tactic worthy of consideration
NZ Herald
- Editorial : 'NZ's best' available for far les...The scenario is not hard to imagine. Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully is hosting the International Rugby Board at one of the Viaduct Harbour's most upmarket restaurants to celebrate the official launch of World Cup ticket sales....
- Rugby: Auckland target Harbour up front...Lock Andrew van der Heijden will be presented with an Auckland blazer following tomorrow's match at North Harbour.In these days when rugby is a year-round business, receiving recognition for 14 games might be a quaint reminder...
- All Blacks: Kaino comes of age after lengthy...Jerome Kaino thinks he has shed the L-plates, finally.It has been a lengthy apprenticeship, one which began in black in 2004 when he was taken as a rookie on the tour of Europe and played against the Barbarians.Now after consistent...
- Rugby: Not so classic late penalty shoot-out...Canterbury opened their defence of the national rugby crown with a messy draw against Hawkes Bay in Christchurch.In a fitting end to a poor ITM Cup match, replacement Hawkes Bay back Andrew Horrell nailed a fulltime goal from...
- Hells bells - 1000 Waikato vuvuzelas!It won't only be mooloo bells setting rugby fans' ears ringing tonight at Waikato Stadium as the Bay of Plenty Steamers fans head over the Kaimai Range.Forget the drum roll, they're not coming quietly for the local grudge match....
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- Rugby: Mooloo men amped up for year's first s...It's the vuvuzela versus the cowbell.Waikato and Bay of Plenty will play out the first inter-franchise skirmish in this year's national provincial championship, accompanied by a drone and a clanging that will have the purists...
- All Blacks: Time to tighten the screws...A new Underbelly series will move into production if the All Blacks are sporting victims tonight in Melbourne.It will be a crime if they do not continue the work they started against the Springboks, a disappointment if they...
- Rugby: Q&A with Luke Rooney...Chris Rattue talks to Aussie league convert Luke Rooney, the new Hawkes Bay rugby fullback, who is no stranger to our sporting fields. The former Australian and State of Origin league wing made his test debut at North Harbour Stadium...
- All Blacks: Many reasons to fear Aussie geniu...Will Genia leans forward, his charcoal eyes zoned in."Mate I'm not worried about next weekend. I wanna do it this weekend. This is the big one, this is what has to happen after the win against South Africa. I think we can do it."Genia...
- David Leggat: All Blacks should pour water o...Nothing beats a decent spat to put some juice into the lead-up to a Bledisloe Cup test.And what a hullabaloo it was over a sheet of paper clutched by Graham Henry at training in Melbourne on Wednesday.Of course the photographer...
- Rugby: Another Rocky who never shirks going...You'd think that if any team could put on a show and provide a real twist to the plot, it'd be one led by a bloke named Rocky.So can Rocky Elsom's Wallabies deliver at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium tonight in the first Bledisloe...
- Wynne Gray: Sonny Bill to star but where wil...I'm with Khoder Nasser all the way. Couldn't quibble with the bloke - even if some of his methods, from a distance, seem a bit agricultural.Nasser is the bloke who manages boxer Anthony Mundine and Sonny Bill Williams, the yet...
- Rugby: Hawke's Bay force draw against defendi...Hawke's Bay put a small dent in Canterbury's aspirations of defending their national provincial championship rugby title by forcing a 23-23 draw in Christchurch tonight.A midfield penalty two minutes after the final hooter by...
- Rugby: Pressure on for Deans...Even if the Bledisloe Cup rugby test venue does not live up to its description as an ice rink, coach Robbie Deans' downward trajectory will continue if his adopted Wallabies fail to finally gain traction against the All Blacks here...
- All Blacks: McCaw shrugs off pitch concerns...After finally getting to see Etihad Stadium's much maligned surface with their own eyes, the All Blacks are relaxed heading into tomorrow night's Bledisloe Cup rugby series here.The supposedly dangerous state of the slippery and...
- Rugby: Joseph confirmed for Highlanders...New Zealand Maori and Wellington coach Jamie Joseph will take charge of the Highlanders Super rugby team, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and Highlanders announced today.The 40-year-old former All Black and Otago representative...
- Inga Tuigamala: Wallabies will still get wal...Going on the Tri-Nations matches so far, New Zealand and Australia are playing a very similar game which will make for a fascinating contest in Melbourne tomorrow night.Australia will have their work cut out, but they are not...
- Rugby: Bledisloe reaches even purist AFL fan...Footy in Melbourne. For most in the magnificent southern city that description means just one thing.AFL or aerial ping pong as others with less tolerance describe the sport which engulfs the city and the environs.It dominates...
- Rugby: De Villiers in misconduct probe...South Africa coach Peter de Villiers faces a misconduct hearing over his reported criticisms of Tri-Nations rugby referees which implied a conspiracy to bolster next year's World Cup in New Zealand.Southern hemisphere rugby body...
- Rugby: Caucaunibuca injury...Rupeni Caucaunibuca has been delayed in rejoining his French rugby club Agen because he is being treated by a Fijian natural healer for a shoulder injury, Fijian media report. Agen suspended Caucaunibuca's contract when he failed...
News 24 - Cricket
- B-day boy stuns Pakistan...James Anderson marked his 28th birthday by sparking Pakistan's collapse before bad light stopped play at Trent Bridge.
- India slams flat pitch...Rivals India and Sri Lanka blasted the featherbed wicket that proved a bowlers' graveyard after the second Test ended in a draw.
- India v Sri Lanka Test drawn...The second Test between Sri Lanka and India has ended in a tame draw after 1 478 runs and just 17 wickets over five days of cricket.
- CWC venue named after Murali...A stadium being built for next year's Cricket World Cup will be named after the world's most successful bowler Muttiah Muralitharan.
- India dismissed for 707...Sri Lanka were 19 without loss at lunch on the fifth day of the second Test against India, after dismissing the visitors for 707.
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- England off to flying start...England, after winning the toss, made an impressive start on the first day of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
- Murali, Kumble start academy...Retired spin legends Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan and Indian Anil Kumble plan to set up a spin academy for youngsters.
- Morgan sparks England revival...Eoin Morgan has steadied the England ship at tea on the first day of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
- Tendulkar leads run feast...India's Sachin Tendulkar has scored his fifth double-century in Test cricket as the second Test against Sri Lanka headed for a draw.
- Aamer strikes twice...Pakistan quick Mohammad Aamer has removed both England openers in the opening session of the first Test at Trent Bridge.
- India avoid follow-on...Suresh Raina has scored a fighting century as India avoided the follow on in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
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- Surgery rules Moore out of the season...Lancashire opener Stephen Moore is out for the remainder of the season with a dislocated shoulder.
- Friday's County Championship wrap...Latest news from today's action in the LV= County Championship.
- Sangakkara happy with his bowlers...Kumar Sangakkara felt his bowlers had put in an "impressive" performance despite the second Test between Sri Lanka and India ending in a high-scoring draw.
- Anderson, Finn decimate Pakistan...Pakistan ended day two in Nottingham needing eight runs to avoid the follow-on after Mohammad Asif's morning magic was undone by James Anderson's five-fer.
- India stay at number one...India have retained the number one position on the Test Championship table and are now 11 ratings points clear of South Africa.
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- New stadium to carry Murali's name?A new cricket stadium being built for next year's World Cup will be named after the world's most successful bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, a report said on Friday.
- Musing The Week's Media...The Sun and the Daily Mirror are overzealous at best, the publisher of Sachin Tendulkar's 'bloody' book is left to eat his 'red resin' and more in the Media Column's ultimate judgment.
- Aussies throw weight behind Isaac candidacy...Cricket Australia has backed New Zealand's Alan Isaac as candidate for vice-president of the International Cricket Council after opposition to its original choice John Howard.
- India enjoy final-day honours...Although the draw was never in question, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side certainly had the better of day five of the second Test as Sri Lanka finished on 129 for three.
- Gladiators too strong for Yorkshire Carnegie...Gloucestershire Gladiators inflicted a first Clydesdale Bank 40 defeat of the season on Yorkshire Carnegie with a 65-run victory in the opening game of the Cheltenham Festival.
- Centurion Morgan: It's extremely satisfying...Eoin Morgan is proud of a great achievement after recording his maiden Test hundred at only the third attempt.
- Flintoff all set for return...Former England Test all-rounder Andrew Flintoff remains on course to return next week.
- Raina: Sachin told me to enjoy it...Suresh Raina has revealed that some wise words from batting partner Sachin Tendulkar helped to settle him down during his first Test innings against Sri Lanka.
- Commentator Series: Tony Greig...Much like during his playing days, Greig likes to stir the pot while on air and often suffers from foot-in-mouth disease, writes Shahida Jacobs.
- Badmouth Rafiq suspended by Yorkshire...Yorkshire have suspended England Under-19 all-rounder Azeem Rafiq after his misdemeanours during last week's first youth Test against Sri Lanka.
- Bleak financial forecast for Test match venue...A report into the financial state of English counties has warned that the amount of money invested in Test match grounds could lead to insolvency.
- Spin legends Murali and Kumble eye academy...Record-breaking Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and retired Indian legend Anil Kumble plan to join hands to set up a spin academy for youngsters, the players were quoted as saying on Thursday.
- Morgan and Collingwood make Pakistan pay...Early wickets, fluffed chances, a bumped catch claimed, plenty of referrals and a maiden Test century made for an interesting opening day at Trent Bridge as England finished on 331 for four.
- ProBatter gives Strauss the edge...Andrew Strauss warmed up for the first Test against Pakistan this week by testing out a revolutionary new bowling machine that was originally developed in the USA.
- The List - Tendulkar's highest Test scores...Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday entered yet another impressive knock to his list of highest Test scores. Here they are in all statistical glory.
- Futile frustration usurps batting brilliance...Tillakaratne Dilshan's three wickets in the final session in Colombo ensured that Sri Lanka would bat twice, as the players prepare to go through the motions on day five of the second Test.
- The List - Indian centuries on Test debut...Suresh Raina on Thursday became the ninth Indian to score a century in his debut Test innings. Here is the company he keeps.
- KP expected to shrug off Hampshire saga...Andrew Strauss is confident Kevin Pietersen is reporting for England duty ready to produce his best again - irrespective of the rights and wrongs of his local difficulties with Hampshire.
- First Test preview - England v Pakistan...Peter May looks ahead to proceedings at Trent Bridge, anticipating a cracking contest between some of the world's best swing bowlers.
- Book review: A Last English Summer...Tim Ellis appreciates the mellifluous analogies and references to cricketers from an earlier era that are indicative of the author's poetic licence.
Cricinfo
- Bangalore keen to retain foreign players...Royal Challengers Bangalore have expressed their desire to retain the services of Jacques Kallis, Ross Taylor and Cameron White for the Champions League T20 in South Africa in September
- Wessels joins Lions support staff...Kepler Wessels, the former South African captain, has joined the Highveld Lions as their strategic cricket consultant for the Champions LeagueTwenty20
- Amla named CSA cricketer of the year...Hashim Amla rounded off a remarkably consistent year with the bat by claiming top honours at the 2010 SA Cricket Awards on Tuesday evening
- CSA accepts proposal to settle Gauteng disput...Cricket South Africa has decided to accept the recommendations tabled by the fact-finding commission it set up to investigate the dispute among members of the Gauteng Cricket Board (GCB)
- Eurosport to air Champions League in UK, Euro...Eurosport has signed an exclusive three-year deal with ESPN STAR Sports to broadcast the Champions League in the United Kingdom and across Europe
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- Dale Steyn leaves Titans...South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has left his native Titans franchise with immediate effect, and will now represent Cape Cobras in domestic cricket
- Cricket a possibility in FIFA World Cup stadi...Cricket South Africa (CSA) is exploring the possibility of utilising more of the country's state-of-the-art soccer stadiums, which hosted the recently concluded World Cup, for cricket
- James Price sizzles as SA take T20s...South Africa Under-19 thumped Zimbabwe Under-19 in both their Twenty20 games on Monday
- South Africa clean sweep five-match series...An unbeaten ton from Zimbabwe captain Peter Moor was not enough to stretch South Africa who won the fifth match easily to complete a 5-0 drubbing of the hosts in the Youth ODI series
- South Africa cruise to fourth victory...South Africa Under-19s had little trouble posting a fourth straight victory over Zimbabwe U-19s in Harare
- Benn suspended for antics in third Test...Sulieman Benn, the West Indies left-arm spinner, has been suspended for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team's third Test match against South Africa in Barbados
- Price, Cloete help South Africa thrash Zimbab...South Africa Under-19 took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series after delivering a 200-run thrashing of Zimbabwe Under-19 in Harare
- Richard Pybus appointed Cape Cobras coach...Richard Pybus has been appointed coach of South Africa's Cape Cobras franchise for the next three years
- South Africa sneak last-ball thriller...The second one-dayer at the Harare Sports Club went right down to the final ball as Shaylin Pillay hit a boundary with two needed to seal a one-wicket win
- Zimbabwe crumble in low-scorer...South Africa Under-19 got off to a winning start in the opening ODI at Harare, bundling out the hosts for 94 to seal a 76-run win in a low scorer
- South Africa want disciplinary action against...South Africa have asked the ICC to take disciplinary action against West Indies left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn following his altercation with Dale Steyn during the third Test in Barbados
- Steyn and Roach fined for disciplinary run-in...Dale Steyn and Kemar Roach were fined 100% and 50% of their match fees respectively after being found guilty of breaching the ICC code of conduct during the third Test between West Indies and South Africa in Barbados
- Steyn, Gayle play down mid-pitch hostilities...Man-of-the-series Dale Steyn and West Indies captain Chris Gayle played down the mid-pitch hostilities that threatened to go out of hand during the course of the third Test between West Indies and South Africa
- Clinical South Africa wrap up series 2-0...South Africa inflicted a dispiriting series loss on West Indies at a venue that was once the home team's fortress and finished the tour unbeaten
- 'It's been a terrific series' - Graeme Smith...Graeme Smith, the South Africa captain, hailed his team's unbeaten bilateral tour of West Indies as "terrific" and said the side had bounced back superbly following defeat in the Super Eights in the World Twenty20
BBC - Cricket
- Bowling display delights Anderson...James Anderson praises the way England's bowlers made the most of the conditions to take control of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
- Glos & Glamorgan see wickets fall...Gemaal Hussain takes four of the 15 wickets as honours end even between Gloucestershire and Glamorgan on day one.
- Middlesex duo put Surrey on brink...Dawid Malan hits a century and Toby Roland-Jones takes five wickets as Middlesex close in on an innings victory over Surrey.
- Kent remain in control of Essex...Essex opener Mark Pettini hits a half-century but Kent remain in control on day two at Canterbury.
- Hughes stars as Derbys down Dutch...Chesney Hughes hits 72 to steer Derbyshire to a six-wicket CB 40 win over the Netherlands at Schiedam.
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- Northants fight back stuns Worcs...Lee Daggett takes four wickets as Northants hauls themselves back into contention with Worcestershire on day two at New Road.
- Patel & Read lead Notts recovery...Samit Patel and Chris Read score half-centuries to rescue Notts on day two of their Championship match with Somerset.
- Lancs pressured by Hants' Adams...A half-century from Jimmy Adams gives Hampshire the advantage over Lancashire at The Rose Bowl.
- Sussex in control after Nash ton...Chris Nash gives Division Two leaders Sussex control over Leicestershire on day two at Grace Road.
- Anderson puts England in command...Birthday boy James Anderson produces a superb bowling display to put England on top in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
- O'Brien absent for Ireland games...Ireland wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien will miss the Intercontinental Cup and the one-day series internationals against the Netherlands in August.
- Dhoni criticises pitch after draw...India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni criticises the Colombo pitch after the second Test against Sri Lanka peters out into a predictable draw to leave the hosts 1-0 up in the three-match series.
- Boycott issues Pietersen warning...Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott says Kevin Pietersen must start scoring runs soon or face losing his place for this winter's Ashes tour of Australia.
- Lancashire's Moore out for season...Lancashire batsman Stephen Moore is ruled out for the rest of the season.
- Proud Morgan revels in maiden ton...Eoin Morgan says he feels deeply proud after scoring a first Test century against Pakistan and pays tribute to team-mate Paul Collingwood.
Fox - Cricket
- Anderson, England rout Pakistan...James Anderson marked his 28th birthday with five wickets as Pakistan slumped to 9-147 on the second day of the first Test against England at Trent Bridge.
- India and Sri Lanka play out draw...The second Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a high-scoring draw on Friday after the bat dominated the ball on a featherbed wicket for five days.
- John Howard won't be renominated...Cricket Australia said it would not renominate former Australia prime minister John Howard to take over the leadership of the sport's international governing body.
- Morgan ton puts England on top...Eoin Morgan's maiden Test hundred was key to England's revival against Pakistan as they made 4-331 by stumps on the first day of their series opener at Trent Bridge.
- Tendulkar bags fifth double ton...Star batsman Sachin Tendulkar hit 203 and debutant Suresh Raina made 120 as India bettered Sri Lanka's run-spree in the high-scoring second cricket Test in Columbo.
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- Spin greats planning junior academy...Record-breaking Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and retired Indian legend Anil Kumble plan to join hands to set up a spin academy for youngsters.
- Pietersen given all clear...Kevin Pietersen was passed fit to play in the opening Test against Pakistan despite injuring himself treading on a stray football during practice on Wednesday.
- Tendulkar continues run fest...Sachin Tendulkar hit his 48th Test century to lead India's fightback in the second Test after Sri Lanka's new-look bowling attack ran through the top order.
- England ready for Pakistan test...Batsman Paul Collingwood hopes England can use their forthcoming series against Pakistan as a springboard for Ashes success in Australia later this year.
- Sangakkara leaves India reeling...Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene revelled on their favourite hunting ground and forced India to chase leather for the second day in a row in Colombo.
Cricket World
- Anderson And Mohammad Asif Shine On Bowler's...Ball dominated the bat on day two of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Trent Bridge with Pakistan fighting to...
- Johnston To Lead Ireland Against Netherlands...As Ireland will be without William Porterfield, who is on county duty with Gloucestershire, for their ICC Intercontinental Cup...
- India Preserve Number One Rating After Drawn...After 1478 runs had been scored and just 17 wickets had been taken, the second Test between India and Sri Lanka was...
- Cricket World® TV - Mushtaq Ahmed's Best Mem...Former Pakistan international leg-spinner and current England spin-bowling consultant Mushtaq Ahmed tells Cricket World...
- Cricket Australia Back New Zealand's Isaac Fo...Cricket Australia (CA) have thrown their support behind New Zealand's Alan Isaac to stand as their joint nomination for the...
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- Morgan Strokes Maiden Century As England Hit...Eoin Morgan scored a sublime unbeaten century and Paul Collingwood reached 81 as England fought back to close day...
- Raina Strokes Debut Century As Runs Keep Flow...Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina shared a partnership worth 256 with Tendulkar reaching a double-century and Raina...
- Cricket World® TV - Peter Such Interview...Former England international off-spinner Peter Such tells Cricket World of how he thinks England are looking ahead of their...
- Koertzen Gets Role To Support Umpires In Afri...Recently-retired international umpire Rudi Koertzen has been appointed as the Regional Umpire Performance Manager for Africa...
- Zimbabwe Complete 137-Run Win Over Netherland...Zimbabwe XI sealed a 137-run win over the Netherlands on the final day of their ICC Intercontinental Cup clash in Amstelveen when...
- Tendulkar Scores Century As India Post Solid...Sachin Tendulkar's 48th Test century guided India to stumps on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo...
- Shahzad Ruled Out With Ankle Injury, Bresnan...England fast bowler Ajmal Shahzad has been ruled out of the opening Test against Pakistan with an ankle injury and replaced...
- Sehwag Replies To Sri Lanka's 642 With Rapid...The runs continued to flow on day two of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, where India closed on...
- Paranavitana And Sangakkara Plunder Day One T...Just as they did in the series opener in Galle, Tharanga Paranavitana and Kumar Sangakkara both scored centuries for Sri Lanka...
- Cricket World® Player Of The Week - M Murali...Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has been named as the Cricket World® Player Of The Week after he bowed out...
- England Keep Faith With Morgan, Shahzad And F...England have preferred Eoin Morgan to Ravi Bopara as Ian Bell's replacement for the first Test against Pakistan, which starts...
- Mendis In For Muralitharan As Pradeep Gets Ca...Sri Lanka have named their 16-man squad for the second Test against India, which gets underway in Colombo on 26th July...
- Dramatic Scenes As Pakistan Edge Win At Headi...Pakistan edged over the line to beat Australia by three wickets in the second and final Test match at Headingley after a morning...
- Pakistan On The Brink Of Ending 15-Year Wait...Pakistan will begin the fourth day of the second and final Test against Australia at Headingley requiring just 40 runs, with seven...
- Netherlands Win Again As Zimbabwe Falter...Netherlands backed up their impressive victory over Bangladesh with a 58-run win over a Zimbabwe XI in Amstelveen in a...
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News 24 - Football
- Modise happy to stay in SA...Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise says that it won't be the end of the world if he doesn't secure a move abroad.
- Goal-line technology 'cheaper'...Goal-line technology in soccer games would prove a cheaper aid to referees than two additional assistants, manufacturers say.
- Henry rules out France return...Thierry Henry would never consider playing for France again even if new coach and former teammate Laurent Blanc asked him to.
- Khoza preparing for 'battle'...PSL bosses led by chairperson Irvin Khoza are set to meet Jacob Zuma in an attempt to garner support when they tackle SAFA.
- Khumalo: I will not rush back...SuperSport United captain Bongani Khumalo insists he will not push himself as he begins his recovery from an ankle injury.
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- Beckham: No West Ham offer...David Beckham has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to West Ham, insisting he's happy with life at the LA Galaxy.
- Pienaar urged to stay...Just how significant Steven Pienaar is at Everton was highlighted by more calls from senior players urging him to stay.
- Pitso hits out at Hunt...SA coach Pitso Mosimane has slammed Gavin Hunt with the cutting comment "we decide who is fit to play for SA and not SuperSport".
- Fergie backs Glazer family...Sir Alex Ferguson insists the much-criticised Glazer family have done a good job as owners of Manchester United.
- Anelka sues for slander...Nicolas Anelka is suing sports daily L'Equipe for slander over a report he insulted France manager Raymond Domenech at the SWC.
- Charity Cup tickets in demand...With just over a week to go before the season opening Telkom Charity Cup, the PSL are urging fans to go out and purchase tickets.
- Price hike for PSL matches...Fans will be forced to pay up to double the last year's price to watch Premier Soccer League matches this season.
- Hughes set for Fulham job...Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is set to be appointed as Fulham boss within the next 48 hours, according to reports.
- Gaxa remains in limbo...Bafana Bafana star defender Siboniso Gaxa is still no closer to realising his dream of playing in Europe.
- SAFA, PSL 'war' set to resume...Heated action in the "cold war" between the PSL and SAFA could emerge after a meeting of the League’s executive.
- PSL clubs stifle Bafana stars...Bafana Bafana stars harboring ambitions of securing a move in the current transfer window should shelve their dreams.
- Sedibe: Ghana will bring stars...SAFA executive Leslie Sedibe has allayed fears that Ghana will bring an under-strength side to SA for their international friendly.
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- Obinna eager to stay in Italy...Victor Obinna has played down speculation over a move to Brescia but hopes to remain in Serie A."
- Elephants set to face Italians...The Ivory Coast will take on Italy in a friendly at West Ham's Upton Park stadium in east London on August 10."
- Shabba: We are here to play...Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala insists the team will put on a show for their Namibian supporters."
- Fish: Time for a shift in focus...Former Bafana defender Mark Fish believes it is about time a common focus is directed at development in South Africa."
- Warm welcome for new-boys...Clifford Ngobeni and Patrick Malokase were taken aback by the stirring support they received from Bucs fans."
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- Tau backs wanted Chiefs stars...Jimmy Tau believes Itumeleng Khune, Siphiwe Tshabalala and Reneilwe Letsholoyane would crack the nod abroad."
- Baggies lead race for Pantsil...West Brom are leading the chase to sign Ghana international John Pantsil from Premier League rivals Fulham."
- Egypt ace lashes out at Boro...Mido has accused Middlesbrough of trying to force him out in order to avoid paying him his 'financial dues'. "
- Mensah staying at Granada CF...Jonathan Mensah will remain on loan at Spanish Segunda Division club Granada CF during the 2010/11 campaign."
- Soccer City survives, for now...Iconic World Cup stadium, Soccer City, will keep its name until the High Court makes a decision on the naming rights."
- Khumalo: I will not rush back...SuperSport defender Bongani Khumalo insists he will not push himself as he begins his recovery from an ankle injury."
- Star trio to travel with Chiefs...Bafana trio Siphiwe Tshabalala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Itumeleng Khune will join Kaizer Chiefs in Namibia."
- Xulu backs Downs to impress...Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyanda Xulu is confident the team will challenge for honours in the new season."
- Matty happy with Downs stay...Matty Pattison admits he is keen on a return to Europe but insists he is happy to see out his contract with Sundowns. "
- Mosimane rebukes hasty Hunt...Pitso Mosimane has rebuked Gavin Hunt for insisting that Bongani Khumalo will miss the Ghana clash through injury."
- Marseille suffer Diawara blow...Senegal defender Souleymane Diawara will be out for up to six weeks after tearing his left thigh playing for Marseille."
- 'Missing' M'Bia handed a fine...Marseille midfielder Stephane M'Bia is facing a fine after arriving back late for pre-season training."
- Khoza confirms higher prices...PSL chairman Irvin Khoza has confirmed that fans will have to pay more to watch league matches this season. "
- Zim chief suspended in probe...The Zimbabwean FA has suspended its chief executive amid allegations of match-fixing involving Asian betting syndicates."
- Utaka open to Rangers switch...Nigeria striker John Utaka has confirmed he would be interested in playing for Scottish champions Rangers."
- Ngobeni targets bright start...Clifford Ngobeni is hoping he can help new club Orlando Pirates compete for glory in the Telkom Charity Cup on 7 August."
- Jordaan linked with CAF job...Danny Jordaan could become the next head of African football, according to the South African Football Association."
- Leonard eyes top three finish...Augustine Leonard is confident that he can help fire Moroka Swallows to a top three finish in the PSL this season."
- Musona scoops Rookie award...Zimbabwe international Knowledge Musona was named Premier Soccer League Rookie of the Year in Johannesburg on Thursday"
- Gaxa's frustration growing...Bafana Bafana star defender Siboniso Gaxa is still no closer to realising his dream of playing in Europe. "
BBC - Football
- West Brom sign Myhill from Hull...West Bromwich Albion have signed goalkeeper Boaz Myhill from Hull on a three-year contract.
- France beat Spain for Euro title...France cause an upset by beating Spain 2-1 in the final of the European Under-19 championship in Caen.
- McPhail injury blow hits Cardiff...Bluebirds midfielder Stephen McPhail is to miss the start of the season after suffering a knee injury.
- Khedira completes Madrid switch...German international midfielder Sami Khedira completes his move to Real Madrid on a five-year deal.
- Oldham to sell Abbott to Charlton...Charlton are close to completing the signing of striker Pawel Abbott from Oldham Athletic, BBC Sport understands.
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- Owls bid for 'credible' investors...Sheffield Wednesday make a fresh appeal for "credible" investors who have £5m to commit to the club immediately.
- Lennon confirms bid for McGeady...Celtic manager Neil Lennon confirms the club have received "a big offer" for midfielder Aiden McGeady.
- Bristol City capture keeper James...Bristol City sign England goalkeeper David James following his release from Portsmouth.
- Sabella 'holding Argentina talks'...Alejandro Sabella is in talks to succeed Diego Maradona as boss of Argentina's national team, the BBC has learned.
- IFA fails to halt player exodus...The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules against the Irish Football Association in their bid to prevent more Northern-Ireland born players opting for the Republic.
- Richards faces Fulham legal case...Fulham are taking legal action against Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards, BBC Sport understands.
- Bristol City sign defensive duo...Bristol City sign full-back Nicky Hunt from Bolton and centre-half Damion Stewart from QPR.
- Garrido leaves Man City for Lazio...Lazio complete the signing of left-back Javier Garrido from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.
- Sunderland winger in visa delay...Sunderland midfielder Cristian Riveros faces a delay in returning to the UK because of a visa problem.
- Redknapp defends Parker pursuit...Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp defends the club's pursuit of West Ham's Scott Parker insisting the Hammers are guilty of unsettling the midfielder.
Skysports - Football
- Friendlies round-up...Wolves battled to beat Cheltenham as QPR and Crystal Palace drew in Friday's pre-season friendlies.
- Stam deal excites Martinez...Roberto Martinez believes Wigan have pulled off a coup after finalising the signing of Ronnie Stam.
- Baggies bring in Myhill...West Brom have boosted their keeping options by completing a deal to bring in Boaz Myhill from Hull.
- King - I have to earn chance...Marlon King intends to stay out of trouble as he waits to receive an opportunity to get back into football.
- Balotelli talks set for Monday...Massimo Moratti plans to hold further talks with Man City on Monday regarding a deal for Mario Balotelli.
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- Wenger - We will keep Cesc...Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal's position regarding Cesc Fabregas remains unchanged and will not complain about Barcelona's behaviour.
- Lennon unsure over McGeady...Neil Lennon says there is 'strong interest' in Aiden McGeady and has not asked if he wants to quit Celtic.
- Shakers look to land Lees...Skysports.com understands Bury are closing in on the signing of Leeds youngster Tom Lees.
- Lennon explains James snub...Neil Lennon believes David James' decision not to uproot his family meant he could not join Celtic.
- Daggers reject Benson bids...Skysports.com understands Dagenham & Redbridge have rejected two bids from Charlton for Paul Benson.
- Pana seal defender swoop...Greek champions Panathinaikos have completed the signing of Lyon defender Jean-Alain Boumsong.
- No new bid for Milner...Martin O'Neill insists James Milner still has a future at the club if his move to Manchester City fails to materialise.
- City complete James coup...Bristol City have secured the surprise signing of former Portsmouth goalkeeper David James on a one-year deal.
- Lazio land Garrido...Serie A side Lazio have completed the signing of Javier Garrido from Manchester City.
- Stead Pool switch stalls...Skysports.com understands Jon Stead's proposed move to Blackpool from Ipswich has fallen through.
- Harry hits back over Parker...Harry Redknapp has slammed claims that Tottenham have unsettled Scott Parker by making an offer for the West Ham midfielder.
- Roy backs Hughes to shine...Former Fulham boss Roy Hodgson feels his successor Mark Hughes will be a good fit at Craven Cottage.
- Ngog at the double for Reds...Roy Hodgson got off to a winning start as Liverpool boss after a 2-0 victory over FK Rabotnicki.
- Transfer clockwatch...Mario Balotelli is 'anxious' to complete his move to Manchester City, while Harry Redknapp has hit back over Scott Parker.
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