Bok coach says Lood was locked in for Pumas before illness struck
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said sickness prevented lock Lood de Jager from playing in Saturday's Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
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McDermott appointed Wallabies captain as All Blacks ring changes for second Bledisloe Cup Test
Scrumhalf Tate McDermott will skipper the Wallabies for the first time in the second Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand in what coach Eddie Jones on Thursday called "a new era" for Australian rugby.
Super Falcons resume training as South Africa join Nigeria in round of 16
[FILES] Super Falcons during a training
FIFA to set up Committee to monitor disbursement of players’ bonuses
Nigeria players stand for their national anthem before the start of during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Ireland and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on July 31, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
Argentina exit World Cup without a win but with hopes of a brighter future
Argentina head home with a heavy heart rueing the failure to get their maiden Women's World Cup win but hopeful that their performances in their three matches in New Zealand bode well for the future with a new generation of players.
Women's World Cup Daily: Marta bows out with Brazil; Sweden-USA tilt secured
Brazil legend Marta has played her final Women's World Cup match after her side failed to get three points against Jamaica in the Group F finale Wednesday at AAMI Park.
Sweden relishing World Cup showdown with holders US
HAMILTON, New Zealand: Sweden will be refreshed and ready for Sunday's (Aug 6) tantalising tie against holders United States in the Women's World Cup last 16, coach Peter Gerhardsson said after his second-string side reached the knockouts with a clinical win over Argentina.
South Africa's joy at Women's World Cup win brings hope of change
CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s stunning 3-2 win over Italy at the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday sparked celebrations at home and won presidential praise on the eve of the country's opening gambit in a bid to host the 2027 edition of the tournament.