Wydad carrying FIFA Club World Cup hopes of nation basking in football’s spotlight
Al-Hilal, the most successful team in Asian history with four continental championships, are approaching the FIFA Club World Cup in high spirits.
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Stellenbosch confirm death of clubs youngest-ever PSL goalscorer Oshwin Andries
DStv Premiership outfit Stellenbosch FC has confirmed that midfielder Oshwin Andries has died on Saturday.
Duhan van der Merwe stars as Scotland snatch Six Nations win over England
Duhan van der Merwe ensured Steve Borthwick's England reign was launched with an agonising defeat after the Scotland wing crossed twice in a Calcutta Cup classic at Twickenham.
Magical Manie has rabbits by the ears as ruthless Stormers thrash hapless Sharks
South Africa's first coastal derby of the current URC season was, unwittingly so, billed as the match that was going to determine who between the Sharks and Stormers are most capable of absorbing the absence of their myriad Springboks.
Marvelous Mamelodi Sundowns down Pirates to continue title march
Mamelodi Sundowns were made to work for their 1-0 win against Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday, but what can't be disputed this season is that they've comprehensively conquered both Soweto giants this season.
Lombard hits front as McKibbin breaks into top-20 in UAE
Zander Lombard fired a flawless 63 in the third round of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship to head into the final day with a one-shot lead as he goes in search of a first DP World Tour title. The 28-year-old South African went into the weekend four shots off the lead but made six birdies on the front nine on Saturday to catapult himself into contention. And further birdies at the 12th, 17th and 18th - as well as a stunning par save on the 14th - saw Lombard reach 16 under par and take over at the top of the leaderboard.
Murray replaces injured Gibson-Park in Cardiff
Ireland have been forced to make a late change ahead of their Six Nations opener with Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out through injury, with Conor Murray stepping up to the starting XV.
Six Nations - Wales v Ireland: All you need to know
A big year for Irish rugby begins in Cardiff on Saturday as Andy Farrell's side kick off the 2023 Guinness Six Nations against Wales.