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LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori could play his first test for 10 months after spinner Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the tour of England with a calf injury. "Bruce Martin out of England tour, Dan Vettori to join squad early, BJ Watling making good progress," New Zealand Cricket …

Hundreds of tons of frozen mutton, lamb and beef from New Zealand have been stranded on Chinese docks after China halted their import due to a certification dispute. China is New Zealand's largest export ...

By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - England secured the convincing victory over New Zealand they demanded in the first test at Lord's but question marks remain over the make-up of their team for the Ashes series against Australia starting in July. The fast bowling of James Anderson and Stuart Broad was largely responsible …

By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) - England captain Alastair Cook was satisfied with his team's performance after they beat New Zealand by 170 runs in a fluctuating first test at Lord's on Sunday. Widely criticised following the recent 0-0 series draw in New Zealand against a side ranked six places below them, England produced …

WELLINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - New Zealand's media were muted in their reaction to their side being bundled out for just 68 runs to give England a 170-run victory in the first test at Lord's on Sunday, instead turning their focus towards the second match in Leeds. Their second innings score, sparked by Stuart Broad's career-best …

Hundreds of tons of frozen mutton, lamb and beef from New Zealand have been stranded on Chinese docks after China halted imports from the country due to a certification dispute. China is New Zealand's ...

By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - England captain Alastair Cook was satisfied with his team's performance after they beat New Zealand by 170 runs in a fluctuating first test at Lord's on Sunday. Widely criticised following the recent 0-0 series draw in New Zealand against a side ranked six places below them, England …

(Adds quotes) By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Stuart Broad took seven wickets to rip through the New Zealand batting order and bowl England to an emphatic 170-run victory on the fourth day of the first test at Lord's on Sunday. The touring side were skittled for 68 in just 22.3 overs, putting England 1-0 up in the …

By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) - Stuart Broad took seven wickets to rip through the New Zealand batting order and bowl England to an emphatic 170-run victory on the fourth day of the first test at Lord's on Sunday. The touring side were skittled for 68 in just 22.3 overs, putting England 1-0 up in the two-match series and …

LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Scoreboard on the fourth day ofthe first test between England and New Zealand at Lord's onSunday. England first innings 232 New Zealand first innings 207 (K.Williamson 60, R.Taylor 66;J.Anderson 5-47) England second innings (overnight 180 for six) A.Cook c Brownlie b Boult 21 N.Compton b Wagner …

LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - England beat New Zealand by 170 runs on the fourth day of the first test at Lord's on Sunday. Scores: England 232 and 213; New Zealand 207 and 68. (Editing by John Mehaffey)

LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand, set 239 to win the first test against England at Lord's on Sunday, were 29 for six at lunch on the fourth day. Scores: England 232 and 213; New Zealand 207 and 29 for six. (Editing by John Mehaffey)

LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand were set 239 to win the first test at Lord's on Sunday after they dismissed England for 213 in their second innings on the fourth day. Scores: England 232 and 213. New Zealand 207. (Editing by John Mehaffey)

LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand took the field on the fourth day of the first test against England on Sunday without wicketkeeper BJ Watling and spinner Bruce Martin who both suffered injuries on Saturday. Watling hurt his knee diving to make a run-out and Martin sustained a calf injury, New Zealand Cricket said …

(Reuters) - Australian Matthew Griffin won the SK Telecom Open at South Korea's Jeju Island by one shot after Sunday's final round was called off due to heavy fog. A 40-foot putt from the back of the green on the 18th guaranteed him the third-round lead on Saturday and it turned out to be the winning shot at the 1 billion …

May 19 (Reuters) - Australian Matthew Griffin won the SK Telecom Open at South Korea's Jeju Island by one shot after Sunday's final round was called off due to heavy fog. A 40-foot putt from the back of the green on the 18th guaranteed him the third-round lead on Saturday and it turned out to be the winning shot at the …

SYDNEY, May 19 (Reuters) - Australia coach Robbie Deans announced the following squad for the upcoming test series against the British and Irish Lions on Sunday: Backs: Israel Folau*, Digby Ioane, Joe Tomane, Nick Cummins, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Rob Horne, Pat McCabe, Christian Leali'ifano*, Berrick Barnes, James O'Connor, …

BLOEMFONTEIN, May 18 (Reuters) - Cheetahs scrum half Piet van Zyl scored two tries in the opening 20 minutes to lay the platform for a 27-13 win over Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby match on Saturday. The victory put the Cheetahs, who suffered a surprise home reversal last week, back on course for a berth in the playoffs …

* England 205 runs ahead at the close * All set for thrilling finale at Lord's (Adds detail in para 10) By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Paceman Tim Southee claimed three late wickets as New Zealand reduced England to 180 for six on a dramatic third day of the first test at Lord's on Saturday. A patient third-wicket …

May 18 (Reuters) - Collated results and standings afterRound 14 of Super Rugby matches: Wellington Hurricanes 12 Waikato Chiefs 17 Melbourne Rebels 30 Stormers 21 Western Force 13 Sharks 23 Canterbury Crusaders 23 Auckland Blues 3 NSW Waratahs 28 ACT Brumbies 22 Bulls 35 Otago Highlanders 18 Cheetahs 27 Queensland Reds …

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa, May 18 (Reuters) - The Cheetahs (South Africa) beat Queensland Reds (Australia) 27-13 (halftime 18-6) in a Super Rugby match at the Free State Stadium on Saturday. Scorers: Cheetahs - Tries: Piet van Zyl (2); Conversion: Elgar Watts; Penalties: Watts (5) Queensland - Try: Ben Lucas; Conversion: …

PRETORIA, May 18 (Reuters) - South Africa's Bulls remain on course for the Super Rugby semi-finals after a 35-18 victory over New Zealand's Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The win moved the Pretoria-based side up to second in the overall table, a position that guarantees a place in the last four. The Bulls also …

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - England reached 180-6 in their second innings at the close on the third day of the first test against New Zealand at Lord's on Saturday. Scores: England 180-6 (Root 71, Trott 56) & 232 (Bairstow 41, Root 40, Southee 4-58, Wagner 3-70) New Zealand 207 (Taylor 66, Williamson 60, Anderson 5-47, Finn …