Fiji and Australia take sevens World Cup titles
Two tries in the opening two minutes propelled Olympic champions Fiji to a 29-12 victory over New Zealand in the final of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town on Sunday.
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Crawley, Lees propel England towards victory in third test
LONDON: Openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley steered England to the brink of victory over South Africa in the decisive third test at The Oval as the home side reached 97 without loss chasing a modest 130 before bad light intervened on the fourth day on Sunday (Sep 11).
Ireland beat Australia to claim third place at Sevens World Cup
The Irish men's sevens side are on their way home following a podium finish at this year's World Cup in South Africa.
England vs South Africa, 3rd Test Day 4: Zak Crawley Takes England To Verge Of South Africa Series Win
Zak Crawley's dynamic unbeaten fifty took England to the brink of a series-clinching win over South Africa in the third Test at the Oval on Sunday. England were 97-0 at stumps, needing just 33 more runs to reach a modest target of 130 on Monday's final day to take the three-match contest 2-1. The often struggling duo of Alex Lees (32 not out) and Crawley (57 not out) were both unbeaten at stumps. Victory would give England a sixth win in seven Tests since their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum took charge at the start of this season.
Fiji thump New Zealand to win Rugby World Cup Sevens title
CAPE TOWN : Two tries in the opening two minutes propelled Olympic champions Fiji to a 29-12 victory over New Zealand in the final of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town on Sunday.
Proteas look to 'go out with an aggressive mindset' with England series defeat looming
The situation is dire as South Africa is on the cusp of suffering a crushing Test series defeat in the third and final Test against England at The Oval.
'We have talented players, no worthwhile systems' - SA Women's Sevens coach vexed by 'external factors'
Springbok Women's Sevens coach Paul Delport was beside himself when he reflected on a home World Cup which included one win and three loses in four games over three days in Cape Town.
Anderson says positive England have changed the face of test cricket
LONDON: James Anderson believes England's positive style of test cricket has changed the way people view the longest format of the game around the world as they stand on the brink of victory over South Africa in the third test at The Oval.