Tonight's rugby headlines as Wales star banned and Lions scrum-half retires The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today Wales Online · Apr 26, 2023
The most in-form players in Wales this season, including many who'll be overlooked for Gatland's World Cup plans We take a look at the top-performing regional players this term in a greatest XV of the 2022-23 campaign Wales Online · Apr 26, 2023
What Warren Gatland's World Cup training squad is expected to look like next week The Wales coach will name a wider squad next week ahead of the summer training camps Wales Online · Apr 25, 2023
Jonny Bairstow hits 97 for Yorkshire’s Second XI as England batter impresses on return from injury Bairstow missed England’s winter action after breaking his leg on a golf course Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023
Jack Willis urges RFU to change selection policy with England career in balance The 26-year-old’s Test future is in the air after recently agreeing a three-year contract extension with Toulouse.. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as another Wales international retires and Ospreys star says they're the best region The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Apr 21, 2023
Louis Lynagh interview: Harlequins star talks England chances, injury comeback and family dynasty Sons of Australia great Michael Lynagh are all targeting the 2027 World Cup - with three different Test nations Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023
Cooper's Japanese return a pivotal Wallabies Cup moment Quade Cooper can stake his claim for a World Cup ticket when he makes his return from a long-term injury for bottom-placed Kintetsu in Japanese club rugby. AAP · Apr 21, 2023
Harris marks Ashes call-up with rare county failure Marcus Harris fell cheaply in his first innings since learning of his Ashes call-up, but England opener Ben Duckett impressed again in his latest county knock. AAP · Apr 20, 2023
County Championship: Ben Duckett hits century against Middlesex It is six weeks exactly until England start their summer here at Lord’s against Ireland, a match that should mark the last stop on Ben Duckett’s swift journey back from the Test wilderness to Ashes opener, and on this evidence the Nottinghamshire batter is ready to roll. Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023
Waratahs hit by injuries and Wallabies rest protocols The Waratahs travel to Auckland to meet the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific with a new-look side, reshuffled due to injuries and forced Wallabies rest protocols. AAP · Apr 20, 2023
Rebels extend coaching deals ahead of Crusaders clash While their Super Rugby finals hopes remain in the balance, Kevin Foote and his assistant coaches Tim Sampson and Geoff Parling have been backed with new deals. AAP · Apr 20, 2023
Warner, Harris and Renshaw all in Ashes squad David Warner has been named in Australia's squad for the start of the Ashes, while Marcus Harris and Matt Renshaw have also been listed as batting options. AAP · Apr 19, 2023
Taylor gives Warner three Tests, wants Bancroft on tour Mark Taylor wants Cameron Bancroft or Matt Renshaw to be Australia's back-up Ashes openers, while calling for David Warner to be given three Tests to perform. AAP · Apr 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Ben Stokes wins leading Wisden award for third time in four years The all-rounder shone for England in both the Test and T20 formats in 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Wisden pleads for Test cricket to be given ‘kiss of life’ The approach Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have adopted with England is praised.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023 Wales’ Keira Bevan: ‘Taking our kicks closer to the posts was a bizarre suggestion’ Scrum-half tells Ali Donnelly that a comment from the England coach left her bemused before in-form Wales go for Triple Crown in Women’s Six Nations at Cardiff Arms Park
Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023 England batsman Ben Duckett makes Ashes promise and calls for end to 'friendly' rivalry Ben Duckett is looking forward to testing England's 'Bazball' approach against Australia in the Ashes, having impressed at the top of the order since earning a recall
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023 Saqib Mahmood hopes to impress England captain with Lancashire displays Mahmood has not played first-class cricket in a year.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023 Ben Stokes orders ‘fast, flat’ pitches for Ashes and knows England’s starting XI The England captain hopes that Jofra Archer will be fit to face Australia this summer and said that: ‘I think I know what the starting XI is going to be’
Wales Online · Apr 11, 2023 'That's a conversation that would need to happen' — Jake Ball addresses Wales future amid talk of Gatland World Cup call The second-row, now playing in Japan, says he's already made peace with his Test career potentially being over
The Times of India · Apr 10, 2023 Rahul Dravid and his coaching staff to assemble at NCA to chalk out WTC Final blueprint NEW DELHI: The top Indian stars might be busy with the IPL but head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket Academy on Tuesday to start preparations for the World Test Championship final in June.
The Times of India · Apr 9, 2023 IPL 2023: Resolute Ajinkya Rahane vows to 'never give up', wants to play a Test at Wankhede Stadium On Saturday, Ajinkya Rahane showed that class is permanent. Making his debut for the Chennai Super Kings, Rahane smashed the fastest fifty of this IPL season off just 19 balls, which sealed CSK's win over Mumbai Indians.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2023 The Indian Premier League is a brilliant thing – but is killing Test cricket The demise of the longest form of the game has long been predicted and now the schedules suggest it is becoming reality
Wales Online · Apr 7, 2023 The players who came from nowhere to feature for Wales in the World Cup They are the outsiders whose call-ups few had seen coming