Springboks too strong for game Scots
Scotland produced a spirited display but lacked the guile to get over the line as they went down to a 32-15 defeat by world champions South Africa at Murrayfield.
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Townsend proud of Scotland effort in Springbok defeat
EDINBURGH : Scotland put in one of their best performances in years to match world champions South Africa for 70 minutes, said coach Gregor Townsend, who hailed his side’s fight and determination while he also rued some decisions against his side at Murrayfield.
Stubbs hammers South Africa home to narrow T20 victory over India
GQEBERHA, South Africa : An unbeaten 47 from Tristan Stubbs, and a 42-run partnership with Gerald Coetzee, saw South Africa haul themselves over the line for a three-wicket win over India in their Twenty20 international at St George’s Park on Sunday.
Gatland appeals for patience after surprise loss to Fiji
CARDIFF : Wales coach Warren Gatland appealed for both patience and time for his young side to develop after they lost a 10th successive international, upset 24-19 by Fiji at the Principality Stadium on Sunday.
'We can run you ragged': Scots reckon Russell's return spells wee bit of trouble for Boks
Edinburgh. - Scottish rugby journalists believe that the return of a world class flyhalf in Finn Russell could potentially spell trouble for the Springboks in Sunday's showdown at Murrayfield.
"Doing Well In IPL, Why Not Internationally?": Sanju Samson Recalls His Days Of Struggle
Nov 9 India batter Sanju Samson reflected on his early struggles in international cricket, saying that a string of failures made him doubt his ability, but self-belief and support of the captain and coach helped him stage a strong comeback. Samson hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals with a breathtaking 50-ball-107 to headline India's comfortable 61-run win over South Africa in the opening game on Friday. "I have faced a lot of failures in my career. I think when you go through that failure, you have lot of doubts in your mind. People definitely say that social media definitely plays a role," Samson told reporters in the post-match press conference.
Varun Chakaravarthy's 5/17 In Vain As India Lose To South Africa By Three Wickets In 2nd T20I
Spinner Varun Chakravarthy's magical craftiness en route a maiden fifer remained a mere footnote as South Africa rode on the stubbornness of Tristan Stubbs to eke out a three-wicket win over India in a low-scoring second T20I in Gqeberha on Sunday. The four-match series is now level at 1-1. But SA's victory, which also halted India's 11-match winning streak, did not come without its share of drama. The first hint of a topsy-turvy night came when India limped to 124 for six on a quick, bouncy pitch after getting the invitation to bat first.
Zac Ward to soon find out on future with Ulster
Ulster trialist Zac Ward expects to soon learn if he has earned a contract with the province.