Tributes for former Bok Theuns Stofberg: 'Arguably the greatest 7 flank of the 80s'
Tributes have poured in from the South African rugby fraternity after the death of former Springbok loose forward Theuns Stofberg.
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The brilliance of teen Linda Caicedo and other takeaways from Women's World Cup
From a first-time winner in Spain to growing global parity, this edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup had it all. There were record-breaking audiences, adversity, young stars on the rise and the continued fight for equality. Here are a few takeaways from a tournament hosted so spectacularly by Australia and New Zealand.
Australia to follow Ireland with centralised model
Rugby Australia (RA) will take greater control of the sport's high performance programme in a bid to strengthen the national teams after reaching an agreement with provincial member unions on structural reforms.
Australia to follow New Zealand, Ireland with centralised model
MELBOURNE : Rugby Australia (RA) will take greater control of the sport's high performance programme in a bid to strengthen the national teams after reaching an agreement with provincial member unions on structural reforms.
Cricket South Africa Announces Equal Match Fees Across Genders
South Africa became the latest country to provide equal pay across genders after they announced all their cricketers would receive the same match fees for international matches according to the ICC. The Proteas join New Zealand and India as countries that have announced pay parity across the genders. This decision comes on the back of the landmark announcement from the ICC earlier this year that saw equal prize money for men's and women's teams at ICC events.
Former England wicketkeeper Foster joins New Zealand's World Cup staff
Former England wicketkeeper James Foster has been appointed as an assistant coach on New Zealand's World Cup staff, while former England batsman Ian Bell will also feature in the team's rotating staff in the lead-up to the tournament.
Eddie Jones plays down ex-New Zealand coach Hansen's Wallaby advisory role
Australia head coach Eddie Jones says that former New Zealand boss Steve Hansen is helping his side with training and leadership this week as an unpaid advisor.
Haris Rauf takes five wickets as Pakistan thrash Afghanistan in opening ODI
Fast-bowler Haris Rauf took five wickets as Pakistan thrashed Afghanistan by 142-runs in the opening one-day international in Hambantota on Tuesday.