Scotland to host All Blacks in 2020
The All Blacks and Argentina will join Japan as Scotland’s opponents in the 2020 Autumn Tests at BT Murrayfield.
New Zealand
Charles and Camilla deftly mix the sombre with the fun on New Zealand trip
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall sampled some of New Zealand’s produce during the first day of their visit to the country – creating and sampling their own wine blend.
Jos Buttler feels break after the summer has benefitted his game
Jos Buttler feels reinvigorated by the time off he had following a whirlwind summer as he returned to action with a century in England’s final warm-up before the Test series against New Zealand.
Jofra Archer shows form as tour match ends drawn
Jofra Archer turned up the heat after Jos Buttler’s century but England settled for an underwhelming draw to complete their preparations for the Test series against New Zealand.
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrive in New Zealand for tour
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have arrived in New Zealand for an official tour which will take them to Auckland, Waitangi and Christchurch.
Denly silences concerns over fitness with one of England’s three half-centuries
Joe Denly silenced any lingering concerns over his fitness with one of England’s three half-centuries on the penultimate day of their final warm-up before the first Test against New Zealand next week.
England bowlers forced to work hard against New Zealand A in Whangarei
England’s bowlers were given a stiff workout on another flat pitch in Whangarei in what may be useful preparation for what awaits them in the first Test against New Zealand next week.
Troy Parrott hopes he did enough in Ireland debut to play in Denmark showdown
Troy Parrott is keeping his fingers crossed that he did enough on his Republic of Ireland debut to be involved in Monday night’s Euro 2020 showdown with Denmark.
NZ’s Ferguson confident he can cause ‘a bit of anxiety’ in England’s batsman
New Zealand paceman Lockie Ferguson is confident he can cause “a little bit of anxiety” in England’s batsman if he is given his Test debut in Mount Maunganui next week.
Parrott ruffles feathers to impress McCarthy on debut
Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy welcomed teenager Troy Parrott to “men’s football” after seeing the striker hold his own on his senior international debut.
Williams not comfortable being compared to David Beckham or LeBron James
New Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams has admitted he is not comfortable being talked about as a brand or likened to David Beckham and LeBron James.
Republic of Ireland ease to friendly comeback victory over New Zealand
Derrick Williams, Sean Maguire and Callum Robinson stole Troy Parrott’s thunder as the Republic of Ireland came from behind to secure a 3-1 friendly win over New Zealand.
It was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down – Williams excited by Wolfpack switch
Sonny Bill Williams is excited about the challenge ahead at Toronto Wolfpack and revealed he started finalising his move to the Super League newcomers the day after New Zealand’s semi-final defeat to England.
Joe Root to drop down to four in England Test order
Joe Root intends to drop back down to four in the Test order for the foreseeable future as he feels England will get more out out of him as a batsman and captain.
West Ham defender Winston Reid to return from lengthy lay-off for New Zealand
Winston Reid has joked that his wife wants to “kill him” as he prepares to return from an 18-month injury nightmare.
Rusty England labour on final day of warm-up against New Zealand XI
Neither Chris Woakes nor Sam Curran made a compelling case to retain their Test place as a rusty England laboured in the field on the second and final day of their warm-up against a New Zealand XI.
Robbie Brady hoping to right some wrongs when Republic of Ireland play Denmark
Robbie Brady is desperate for a chance to help right the wrongs of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup play-off drubbing by Denmark after admitting it “kills” him to be left out of the squad.
Silverwood eager to begin challenge of improving England’s Test side
Chris Silverwood is relishing the challenge of attempting to improve England’s Test fortunes after starting his reign as head coach with a dramatic Twenty20 series victory over New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland hope to have Randolph and McGoldrick fit for Denmark clash
Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy will wrap star men Darren Randolph and David McGoldrick in cotton wool as he prepares for the crunch Euro 2020 qualifier clash with Denmark.
‘Good headache’ for Morgan after England beat New Zealand in another Super Over
Eoin Morgan hailed England’s fringe players after they sealed a 3-2 Twenty20 series victory over New Zealand in Auckland – but only after another Super Over between the teams.
England beat New Zealand in Super Over repeat in Auckland
Chris Jordan starred as England got the better of New Zealand in another Super Over, prevailing by nine runs after a truncated thriller in the fifth Twenty20 in Auckland.
Morgan hails ‘remarkable’ Malan century but stresses team interests come first
Dawid Malan may have registered England’s second Twenty20 international hundred but his apparent reluctance to run from the final ball of the innings against New Zealand seemed to irk captain Eoin Morgan.
Malan spurred on by threat of axe for final T20 against New Zealand
Dawid Malan revealed England’s plan to rotate him out of the side for the fifth and final Twenty20 was the catalyst for his belligerent century in the 76-run thumping of New Zealand.
DNA found in accused’s apartment most likely to be from Grace Millane, court hears
Scientific testing showed that blood found on the fridge in the apartment of a man accused of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane was 500,000 million times more likely to belong to her than anyone else, a New Zealand court heard.
Suspected blood stains in backpacker’s apartment ‘could have come from bucket’
The expert who led the scientific investigation of the apartment where young English woman Grace Millane was allegedly murdered has started testifying in Auckland High Court.
England add Bairstow to Test squad as back-up for injured Denly
Jonny Bairstow will remain with England in New Zealand ahead of the two-Test series as cover for injured top-order batsman Joe Denly.
‘I click with him’, backpacker Grace Millane said of alleged killer
Grace Millane messaged her friend to say “I click with him so well” about the man she was on a date with who allegedly strangled her hours later, a court in New Zealand has heard.
Murder trial jury shown security footage of Grace Millane in bars with accused
The jury in the trial of a man accused of strangling British backpacker Grace Millane has been shown a “significant amount” of security footage from bars where the two drank and kissed prior to her death.
Bairstow set to return as England bid to bolster batting ranks for fourth T20
Jonny Bairstow is pencilled in to return for the fourth Twenty20 as England look set to drop either James Vince or Dawid Malan following a dramatic batting collapse against New Zealand last time out.
Millennial New Zealand MP uses ‘OK, boomer’ put-down in parliament
An MP in New Zealand has sparked conversation on social media by responding to an apparent heckle with the phrase “OK, boomer”.
Backpacker strangled by man she met on Tinder, court in New Zealand told
A British backpacker was strangled by a man she met on Tinder, who left her body in a suitcase while he went on another date, a court has heard.
Parents of backpacker Grace Millane attend murder trial in Auckland
The parents of British backpacker Grace Millane have arrived at Auckland High Court for the trial of the man accused of murdering their daughter.