Jack Taylor is the new promising Teenage Hooker Star
Jack Taylor is a teenage hooker with a bright future, as he already signed with both Southland and Highlanders. His contract is valid for three years and now, he has a chance to prove himself.
Jack is the first XV vice-captain of Southland Boys' High School. He committed to sticking with his home province of Southland and slowly developed, while Highlanders Super Rugby closely watched over him.
The 18-year-old player is ready for Dunedin next year where he will study a Bachelor of Commerce (Otago University). He will also play club rugby while working with the Highlanders as a development player. After that, he will return one year later back to Southland and link up Stags in 2022 NPC campaign.
Taylor told that he always dreamed of playing for Stags as it's his home province. His promise was recognized nationally, with him being named on Monday in New Zealand Barbarians Under-18 team.
The Barbarians team will join New Zealand Schools and Maori Under-18 teams in the upcoming month for a week-long camp. One more player from Southland Boys first five was added into the Maori under-18 team – Kaea Nikora-Balloch.
More like this:
Dallas won by a record result in NBA league history
The Dallas basketball players defeated the Charlotte Hornets with the result of 127-59 in the away pre-season NBA match. Victory in the match against the team which is owned by Michael Jordan is the largest ever recorded result in the prep games between the two NBA teams. This is the equal result as in 1991 when Detroit Pistons beat Miami Heat with the result of 148-80. Hornets at just 27 in percent of accuracy.
Makhachev will knock out Dan Hooker in no time
Khabib Nurmagovmedov thinks that the only way for Dan Hooker defeat Islam Makhachev is by luck. He believes that only a very lucky punch will make that happen. Makhachev is a Nurmagomedov's pupil, who is supposed to fight Rafael dos Anjos at the UFC in October.
Barry Sinclair dies at age of 85
The former New Zealand test cricket captain, barry Sinclair died at the age of 85. Sinclair, who was a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to cricket in 2016, was one of the best NZ batsmen during the 1960s when he scored three centuries, including the knock of 138 not out during a match against South Africa.
Vaugh and Jaffer battle on social media
The social media argument between cricket legends Wasim Jaffer and Michael Vaughn is often entertaining for the fans, especially with England and India squatting up against each other in the 5th Test at Edgbaston.
What's going on with the White Sox, do they have a chance to make a big improvement?
The White Sox are living through one of their better days. They recently beat the Royals on a Thursday afternoon after a morning huddle in the clubhouse.