South Africa's Jantjies to return home from Argentina
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies will return to South Africa for personal reasons ahead of the Rugby Championship test against Argentina on Saturday, South African Rugby said on Sunday.
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Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies, team dietician Zeenat Simjee sent home after explosive reports of Mbombela affair
Springbok management has sent home flyhalf Elton Jantjies and team dietician Zeenat Simjee following reports that emerged in Sunday newspapers implicating both in a romantic affair and a Mbombela hotel incident.
Blitzboks limp to another defeat as World Cup campaign left in tatters
The Blitzboks limped to another disappointing defeat at the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town after they went down 26-19 to Argentina in their 5th/8th place playoff on Sunday.
Blitzboks coach Powell apologises to fans after World Cup shock: 'Nobody is more disappointed than us'
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell has apologised to the team's fans following Saturday's shock Sevens World Cup exit in Cape Town at the quarter-final stage.
All Blacks' Barrett focused on Wallabies despite Melbourne indifference
All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett has shrugged off media indifference in AFL-obsessed Melbourne in the lead-up to New Zealand's Rugby Championship clash with Australia on Thursday to focus on defeating the Wallabies in front of their home crowd.
Barcelona move top of La Liga after win at Cadiz is interrupted by medical emergency
Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga after easing to a 4-0 win over bottom side Cadiz on Saturday in a match interrupted by a medical emergency in the stands.
Toronto FC's playoff chances continue to fade with loss to Atlanta United
Toronto FC's slim playoff hopes took a huge hit Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Atlanta United with Mexican defender Juan Jose Purata scoring an unlikely hat trick.
La Liga: Barcelona Trounce Cadiz, Climb Top In Spain After Medical Emergency Interrupts Game
Xavi's Barcelona climbed top of La Liga with a 4-0 win over rock bottom Cadiz on Saturday in a match interrupted by a medical emergency in the stands. Barca have 13 points from five matches. Champions Real Madrid, who have a perfect record so far, can go back to the top Sunday when they take on Real Mallorca. Frenkie de Jong scored first on 55 minutes with Polish striker Robert Lewandowski doubling the advantage ten minutes later.