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BBC News
26-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bramley-Moor Dock to host rugby league world champions
Everton's new Bramley-Moor Dock stadium has been named as a host venue for rugby league world champions Australia's tour of England this autumn. The 52,888-capacity ground will stage the second Test of the three-game series on Saturday. 1 November, with Wembley stadium and Headingley in Leeds as venues for the other two Kangaroos' visit to England will be their first since 2003, with all matches set to be shown live on the BBC, and will be the first non-footballing event at Everton's new multi-purpose club's current home Goodison Park staged four Australia matches in the early part of the 20th century, including the Kangaroos' first-ever tour of England in new home, which held its second test event last weekend, is also one of 10 venues across the UK and Ireland chosen to host games during Euro 2028.
Express Tribune
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Australia suffer major blow ahead of CT 2025 semi-final
Listen to article Australia's aggressive right-handed opener, Matthew Short, has been ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of their highly anticipated semi-final clash against unbeaten India. Short, injured during the Kangaroos' match against Afghanistan on February 8, will be replaced by Cooper Connolly in the 15-man squad. The ICC's Event Technical Committee has approved Connolly's inclusion, with the left-handed batter featuring in three ODIs for Australia. Despite Connolly's addition, Cricket Australia indicated that Jake Fraser-McGurk is the most likely option to open, given his aggressive batting style and ability to exploit early conditions. The injury setback comes as Australia prepare to take on unbeaten India in the first semi-final at Dubai International Stadium on March 4. The Kangaroos were the first team from Group B to qualify for the knockout stage after their rain-affected match against Afghanistan in Lahore. India, led by Rohit Sharma, topped Group A with three wins, including victories over Pakistan and New Zealand. The venue for the final on March 9 will be determined by the result of the semi-final — Dubai if India advance, or Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium if Australia triumph. South Africa and New Zealand will contest the second semi-final on March 5 in Lahore. India topped Group A with three wins, including victories over hosts Pakistan and New Zealand. The winner of the first semi-final will determine the venue of the final — Dubai if India advance, or Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium if Australia triumph. South Africa and New Zealand will contest the second semi-final on March 5 in Lahore.
