Costa Rica head to World Cup after home victory over Nigeria
SAN JOSE : World Cup-bound Costa Rica bid farewell to home fans with a 2-0 victory over Nigeria in a friendly international on Wednesday.
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Blitzboks determined to bounce back after recent struggles
After the disappointment of the Sevens Rugby World Cup and a poor showing in the first leg of the Sevens World Series in Hong Kong over the weekend, the Blitzboks are determined to bounce back at the next two tournaments in Dubai and Cape Town.
Cameroon draw with Jamaica in pre-World Cup farewell
YAOUNDE : Cameroon drew 1-1 with Jamaica on Wednesday in a friendly organised to allow home fans to bid farewell to the World Cup-bound team, although they picked only one player likely to be in the squad in Qatar.
Morocco to play Georgia in World Cup warm-up game
Morocco have arranged a World Cup warm-up international against Georgia next Thursday, six days before their opening game of the tournament in Qatar.
Springbok prop Kitshoff to move to Ulster next season
CAPE TOWN : South African test front rower Steven Kitshoff will join Ulster next season after signing a three-season deal, the province announced on Wednesday.
'Spicy Plum' on the move: Kitshoff to join Ulster after World Cup
South Africa's World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff is to join Ulster on a three-year deal after the 2023 World Cup in France, the Irish province announced Wednesday.
Moreeng hopes to close women's cricket gap, optimistic over future: 'It's a progress'
Proteas coach Hilton Moreeng says Cricket South Africa (CSA) is looking at closing the gap in the women's cricket pipeline ahead of a busy summer.
Africa to field all home-grown coaches at World Cup
CAPE TOWN : Africa will have five home-grown coaches at the World Cup finals for the first time in a breakthrough that could lead to a change of mindset and more opportunity for locals.