SA's world renowned 100-Test umpire Rudi Koertzen dies aged 73
Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, labelled the 'slow finger of death' by the media, has died in a car accident, a family member told AFP on Tuesday. He was 73.
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Umpire Rudi Koertzen Dies. Virender Sehwag Says "Had A Great Relation With Him"
Legendary South African umpire Rudi Koertzen passed away on Tuesday. The famous match official and three other people were killed in a head-on collision near Riversale. Koertzen's son Rudi Koertzen Jr confirmed the development to Algoa FM News. "He went on a golf tournament with some of his friends, and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf," his son said.
Little and McEvoy called up to Ireland squad
Louise Little and Kate McEvoy have been called up to the Ireland squad travelling to the Netherlands for a three-match one-day international series this month.
Vermeulen returns for Springboks among five changes for Ellis Park Test
Ulster's Duane Vermeulen will return to the South Africa team for Saturday's second Rugby Championship meeting with New Zealand at Ellis Park.
Boks recall Vermeulen in five changes to face All Blacks
JOHANNESBURG :South Africa have recalled number eight Duane Vermeulen as one of five changes to their starting line-up for the second Rugby Championship test against New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
"Brought Great Laurels": Virat Kohli Congratulates CWG Medal Winners
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli congratulated the country's contingent for their superb performances in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. India finished 4th in the medal tally with 22 Gold, 15 Silver and 23 Bronze medals and with a total of 61 medals at the Commonwealth Games. India has delivered its fifth-best performance of all time in their Commonwealth Games history, with their best being a total of 101 medals when the games were held at home in 2010.
Nic White: No timeline on Michael Hooper's Wallabies return
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is in good hands as he deals with wellbeing issues in Australia but there is no timeline on his return to the group, scrum-half Nic White said.
All Blacks block 'outside noise', focus on the job - Mo'unga
Richie Mo'unga said the All Blacks were blocking out the outside noise of their unhappy fans and focusing squarely on the job of snapping their three-match losing streak when they take on the Springboks at Johannesburg this weekend.