Eddie Jones reckons struggling Wallabies can 'shock' All Blacks
Eddie Jones has tipped the struggling Wallabies to "shock" fans and upset the All Blacks on Saturday, but co-skipper James Slipper admits the odds are stacked against them.
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Nienaber emotional, Williams hopeful as Springboks tackle Pumas
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will be emotional and scrumhalf Grant Williams hopeful when South Africa confront Argentina on Saturday in a Rugby Championship final-round match.
Nottinghamshire (350 all out & 372-6 declared) beat Kent (316 all out and 85 all out) by 321 runs in County Championship Division 1 at Trent Bridge
A miserable second-innings batting display saw Kent bowled out for a measly 85 in their away County Championship Division 1 loss to Nottinghamshire on Friday.
Canada women reach interim pay deal amid FA's financial turmoil
The Canadian women's national team reached an interim agreement with Canada Soccer to secure compensation for 2023, the players said on Friday, amid the governing body's financial constraints.
Argentina Comeback Denies South Africa First Win At Women's World Cup
Romina Nunez scored the equaliser as Argentina roared back from two goals down to draw 2-2 and deny South Africa a landmark first Women's World Cup win on Friday. South Africa were cruising to a first-ever win in five matches at the World Cup after goals by Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana either side of half-time in Dunedin. But Argentina pulled one back via a stunning Sophia Braun strike in the 74th minute and then drew level five minutes later when Nunez headed home.
Women's national team reaches compensation deal with Canada Soccer for 2023
Canada's women's soccer team says it reached an interim compensation deal with Canada Soccer.
U.S. shows fighting spirit vs. Netherlands but issues remain - ESPN
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Some of the big questions surrounding the U.S. women's national team heading into this World Cup revolved around its relative inexperience. Could the team, with 14 players performing in their first World Cup, deal with the pressure cooker environment? Could they handle moments when things weren't going their way, especially against the best teams in the world?
Argentina, South Africa hopes at Women's World Cup dented by thrilling draw
DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women's World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium on Friday (Jul 28) that kept both teams alive in the tournament but dented their hopes of progressing.