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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Rallying-Neuville wins in Greece as Hyundai sweep podium
Belgian Thierry Neuville won the Acropolis Rally in Greece on Sunday in a first one-two-three finish for South Korean manufacturer Hyundai.
Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Steve Smith Stars With Ton As Australia Beat New Zealand In Finch's ODI Swansong
A Steve Smith century helped give retiring Australia skipper Aaron Finch a winning send-off Sunday with a 25-run victory in the final one-day international against New Zealand at Cairns. Chasing the home team's 267-5, built on the back of Smith's masterful 105, the Blacks Caps were all out for 242 in the last over with Mitchell Starc taking 3-60. It capped a disappointing Chappell-Hadlee series for the visitors. Australia won the opening game by two wickets before a 113-run thrashing of the Black Caps in the second.
Aus vs NZ: Australia sweep ODI series against New Zealand in Aaron Finch farewell
Aaron Finch a winning farewell in his final 50-overs appearance. Steve Smith made 105, his 12th ODI century, to help Australia overcome a sluggish start and post a competitive 267-5 on a slow track in Cairns. New Zealand managed 242 in reply before being all out in 49.5 overs.
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.
Ireland edged out by All Blacks in Rugby 7s World Cup semi-final
New Zealand 17-10 Ireland
Watch: Steve Smith Shows Great Game Awareness, Slogs Jimmy Neesham Knowing Delivery Would Be No-Ball
Australia star batter Steve Smith scored his first ODI century in nearly two years, helping Australia post a total of 267 for five in 50 overs against New Zealand in the third and final ODI at the Cazaly Cricket Stadium in Cairns. Smith registered his 12th ODI ton, crafting a brilliant 105 off 131 balls. The former Australia captain's game awareness was also on display. In the 38th over, Smith hit Jimmy Neesham for a six over the square leg boundary.
One year out: Irish rugby braced for its biggest season
In just under 12 months, Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign will be up and running.