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Six Nations squads: Gatland overhauls Wales side after NFL shock, Scotland select ex-England prop, Italy star returns

The Welsh squad announcement for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship has been overshadowed by the news that star wing Louis Rees-Zammit is stepping away from the sport to pursue his dream of a career in the NFL.  The 22-year-old, one of the hottest properties in… Read More »Six Nations squads: Gatland overhauls Wales side after NFL shock, Scotland select ex-England prop, Italy star returns

Cummins to captain ‘on the fly’ against unknown proposition with Windies fielding new-look side

Pat Cummins is about to experience something new in Test cricket: captaining “on the fly”. Australia’s skipper knows little about many of his West Indies opponents in the first Test starting on Wednesday in Adelaide. The tourists feature seven cricketers who have played eight or… Read More »Cummins to captain ‘on the fly’ against unknown proposition with Windies fielding new-look side

Tyson v Jack: Newcastle’s halves are the big question for Adam O’Brien – but does he have a secret weapon?

Newcastle’s recruitment for 2024 looks brilliant in around July – just before their team kicked into gear and gave coach Adam O’Brien plenty to think about. It still looks pretty good now, but with the added dimension that several players that they might have expected… Read More »Tyson v Jack: Newcastle’s halves are the big question for Adam O’Brien – but does he have a secret weapon?

Australian cricket calendar overhaul on the way – shaking up summer to strike right balance between Tests and BBL

Australia’s summer is going to start to look a whole lot different with all home internationals done and dusted by the SCG Test at the turn of the new year.  In a bid to remove the annual Test versus Big Bash League battle for star… Read More »Australian cricket calendar overhaul on the way – shaking up summer to strike right balance between Tests and BBL