Netherlands scores early to hold off South Africa in Round of 16
Netherlands advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup on Sunday with a 2-0 win over South Africa.
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Beyond Limits: African teams lead new order at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Debutants, Morocco, will meet former colonial masters, France, in the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup
Roord on target as Dutch march past South Africa in last 16
SYDNEY : Jill Roord scored her fourth goal of the tournament as the Netherlands marched into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.
Foster sweating on duo ahead of All Blacks' World Cup squad announcement
All Blacks coach Ian Foster faces concerns over the fitness of experienced second row forward Brodie Retallick and centre Braydon Ennor ahead of naming his squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday.
Clinical Japan, Slick Spain Surge Into Women's World Cup Quarters
Japan's surprise title charge at the Women's World Cup gathered pace with a clinical 3-1 win over Norway to reach the last eight while Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 on Saturday. The 2011 champions Japan will face either holders the United States or Sweden in the quarter-finals and on this evidence they will take some stopping. They have won all four games in Australia and New Zealand -- including a 4-0 thumping of Spain -- scoring 14 times and conceding only once.
Nienaber admits Springbok World Cup squad selection will be tough
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber faces a difficult few days as he finalises his 33-man Rugby World Cup squad after admitting several fringe players put themselves in contention for selection ahead of Tuesday’s announcement.
Springboks overcome scrappy first half to beat Argentina 24-13
Tries by wings Makazole Mapimpi and Canan Moodie helped a much-changed South Africa to a 24-13 victory over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup warm-up clash in Buenos Aires on Saturday, ruining a major milestone for home hooker Agustin Creevy.
Springbok World Cup hopefuls turn the screws on Pumas with rousing comeback victory
Dirt trackers, fringe members, hopefuls.