A third Wales player forced out of Springboks clash
Wales have lost a third player from their original starting XV to face reigning champions South Africa in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match, following the withdrawal of Alex Cuthbert.
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Cuthbert latest to withdraw from Wales team to play Springboks
Wales have been hit by a third late withdrawal from their side to play South Africa in a Rugby World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff on Saturday after wing Alex Cuthbert dropped out as a precaution, officials have confirmed.
South Africa's Women's World Cup success highlights unequal pay issues
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa's surprise success in reaching the knockouts at the Women's World Cup has highlighted their inferior pay and resources when compared with the historically less successful men's team.
Andonovski steps down as US women's national team coach
NEW YORK: Vlatko Andonovski has stepped down as coach of the United States women's national team, US Soccer confirmed on Thursday (Aug 17), after the four-time champions produced their worst-ever performance at a Women's World Cup, exiting in the round of 16.
Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc To Miss South Africa Tour, Eye Comeback For India ODIs
Injured Australian stalwarts Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc will miss the limited-overs tour of South Africa but are expected to be fit for the ODI series in India ahead of the World Cup. Australia captain Pat Cummins is recovering from a wrist fracture suffered during the Ashes in England, while Smith is nursing a tendon injury on his left wrist, which has sidelined him for four weeks, according to Cricket Australia.
Frizell joins injured list as All Blacks depart for Rugby World Cup
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said loose forward Shannon Frizell has joined their injured list as the New Zealand squad departed for the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
SA relay team flies under the radar for world champs in Budapest
Paul Gorries gives a knowing chuckle when the inevitable question is asked: how does he rate South Africa's chances for a relay medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest?
Smith and Starc out of South Africa tour with injuries
MELBOURNE : Australia batter Steve Smith and fast bowler Mitchell Starc have been ruled out of the white-ball series in South Africa through injuries, but both are expected to be back in action in India next month.