Rugby News: England star REJECTED these two NRL clubs, ‘crucial’ breakthrough for Lions tour

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Young England winger Henry Arundell has knocked back interest from two NRL clubs, according to his agent. Arundell’s agent, Ryan Shahin, reacted strongly to rumours in the Australian media linking clubs to the 21-year-old. Reports in News Corp media suggested Arundell’s agents had reached out seeking opportunities, rather than the other way around. “Players of […]

Starc not fazed by India putting their own spin on wicket in final as Aussies fire up for ultimate revenge game

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Mitchell Starc is not concerned over the possibility of India engineering a pitch that will suit their spinners in the World Cup final at Ahmedabad on Sunday despite Australia’s batters struggling against the turning ball in their semi-final thriller over South Africa. India’s influence over pitch preparation has been making headlines again this week after […]

It’s no choke but Proteas yet again wilt under pressure to continue sorry World Cup tale of woe

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It’s happened again to South Africa. Once more, the semifinals proved to be the ceiling for the Proteas at the Cricket World Cup. And once again, the knockout blow was delivered by Australia, whose ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stage in limited-overs cricket remains unmatched — and in such contrast to […]

Not a level playing field: India’s petulant pitch switch dirty trick tarnishes march to World Cup trophy

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Whether it’s arrogance because they know they can get away with it or insecurity because they’re unsure if they can win the World Cup, India’s pitch switch for the semi-final against New Zealand was a low blow.  The BCCI’s interference in what is supposed to be an ICC event has been apparent before and during […]

Ace of Chase: Cummins, Starc steer Aussies into World Cup decider after classic semi as Proteas’ knockout curse continues

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24 years ago, at Edgbaston, Australia and South Africa locked horns for the most famous ODI in history, ending with scores tied on a number that would be written into cricket folklore: 213. So it was only fitting that, as the two teams once again battled for a spot alongside India in the 2023 World […]