18 h. ago Pollock proves the key before England cavalry seal victory over Australia

England 25-7 AustraliaEarl, Mitchell and Cowan-Dickie also cross for hostsThere will be higher octane games than this one in the coming weeks but for England the primary objective has been safely ticked off. An eighth successive Test victory is in the bag and Steve Borthwick’s team have also gone one better than the corresponding fixture last year when the Wallabies took the spoils in the dying moments.While this encounter was not nearly as thrilling, the final scoreline – shining brightly on the big screen in the gathering evening gloom – was what really counted for Borthwick and his players. Defeat to a weakened Wallaby side would have prompted some uncomfortable questions and cast a nagging shadow over the remainder of their November schedule. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Standing on their own: Cricket World Cup highlights drive to reclaim public space for Indian women | Emma John

As India’s most popular sport, cricket offers a forum to help change attitudes – educating men and empowering womenIf there was any better sight than India’s cricketers celebrating victory over Australia on Thursday, it was that of their supporters doing the same. For several hours, the nerves of the 35,000 spectators in Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium – most wearing Indian blue – had jangled in sympathy. As the home team booked themselves into Sunday’s Cricket World Cup final, the TV cameras picked out the men and women in the stands caught up in the flood of delight and relief. It was more than a moment of triumph – it was a vision of solidarity.But let’s leave the stands, now, and head to the city streets of Indore, the largest city in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s here that a pair of Australia players were sexually harassed as they walked from their hotel to a nearby cafe, the morning after last week’s game against England. They reported the incident, there was an immediate invest...

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3 d. ago England’s Michelle Agyemang faces long injury absence after rupturing ACL

Arsenal say 19-year-old will not play again this season‘Recovery starts now, I will be back stronger than before’The England forward Michelle Agyemang has promised to come back “stronger than before” after confirming that she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament during the Lionesses’ 3-0 victory over Australia on Tuesday.Agyemang revealed the results of her scan on her social media. “Disappointed that results show a torn ACL,” she wrote. “I am so grateful for all the kind words and the support from everyone. Recovery starts now, I will be back stronger than before. In all things I give thanks to the Most High God, this test will surely turn into a testimony.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Agyemang injury to defensive frailty: key takeaways as England start World Cup buildup

Lionesses had mixed fortunes in friendly double-header that highlighted some areas where they need to improveEngland’s first camp of the year was one of new beginnings as Sarina Wiegman’s side returned for the first time since winning a second successive European Championship. Defeat to Brazil and victory over Australia provided plenty of learnings about how the Lionesses are looking at the start of a new international cycle as preparation for the 2027 World Cup gets under way: Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rookies Cooper Connolly and Matt Short help Australia to tense two

Victory hands hosts unassailable 2-0 series lead Connolly’s unbeaten 61 steers Australia to target of 265 Novice batsmen Cooper Connolly, Matt Short and Mitch Owen have produced career-best ODI knocks to steer Australia to a tense two-wicket win against India.Australia claimed a series victory after the win at Adelaide Oval on Thursday gave them a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Australia outclass India to cruise to victory as rain disrupts opening ODI

Captain Mitch Marsh anchored a comfortable chase after Australia’s bowlers impressed in a rain-reduced affair

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2 w. ago Australia’s Matt Hauser wins world triathlon title with Wollongong victory

World No 1 claims gold on home soil to end 15-year drought for AustraliaGermany’s Lisa Tertsch triumphs in women’s final to seal maiden crownWorld No 1 Matt Hauser has won the triathlon’s world championship series in Wollongong, ending a 15-year drought for Australia.Two-time Olympian Hauser never relented across Sunday’s 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, and 10km run event and won gold by a monster 34 seconds on home soil. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Australia’s Matt Hauser wins world triathlon title with emotional victory on home soil

World No 1 claims gold in Wollongong to end 15-year drought for AustraliaGermany’s Lisa Tertsch triumphs in women’s final to seal maiden crownWorld No 1 Matt Hauser has won the triathlon’s world championship series in Wollongong, ending a 15-year drought for Australia.Two-time Olympian Hauser never relented across Sunday’s 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, and 10km run event and won gold by a monster 34 seconds on home soil. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago New Zealand power past Australia but miss out on Rugby Championship title

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth - but the Springboks held on against Argentina to claim the title

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4 w. ago New Zealand power past Australia to keep Rugby Championship title hopes alive

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth

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