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Sciver-Brunt looks to embrace captaincy challenge

Sciver-Brunt looks to embrace captaincy challenge

London, May 14 (UNI) New England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt wants to get the side back on track after a disappointing Ashes series earlier this year.
After nine years at the helm, England’s Heather Knight stepped down from the role of captain of the Women’s side following the resignation of Head Coach, Jon Lewis.
This reshuffle came in the aftermath of a disappointing Ashes showing Down Under where England did not win a single game across the series.

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Young rugby players battle it out for national honours in Bhubaneswar

21 Jan 2026 | 12:09 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) Defending champions Bihar, last year’s runners-up Rajasthan, bronze medalists Maharashtra, and hosts Odisha emerged victorious with commanding performances on Tuesday on the opening day of the Boys’ Under-15 competition at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, as the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar witnessed a high-scoring start to the knockout journey.

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Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha dominate day at U15 rugby

21 Jan 2026 | 11:55 AM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) Defending champions Bihar, last year’s runners-up Rajasthan, bronze medalists Maharashtra, and hosts Odisha emerged victorious with commanding performances on Tuesday on the opening day of the Boys’ Under-15 competition at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, as the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, witnessed a high-scoring start to the knockout journey.

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Mboko advances to Australian Open third round in Melbourne

21 Jan 2026 | 11:46 AM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (UNI) Victoria Mboko continued her impressive run at the 2026 Australian Open, advancing to the women's singles third round with a straight-sets win on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old Canadian overcame America's Caty McNally 6-4, 6-3 at the 1573 Arena to register her second consecutive victory in her Melbourne Park main-draw debut.

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European T20 Premier League unveils franchise owners, host cities

21 Jan 2026 | 11:42 AM

Sydney, Jan 21 (UNI) The ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League (ETPL) on Wednesday unveiled the owners of its first three franchises at an international press conference in Sydney, with the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the backdrop.

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FIBA announces host cities for 2026 3x3 World Tour

21 Jan 2026 | 11:21 AM

Mies (Switzerland), Jan 21 (UNI) The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced Tuesday the host cities for the 2026 3x3 World Tour, with several familiar stops returning for the new season.
Japan's Utsunomiya will host the season opener on April 25-26. The tour will then travel through Asia and Europe before concluding with the World Tour Final in December, with the host city to be announced later.

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