Ex-Sweden coach, Andersson, linked to Super Eagles’ job
Former Sweden manager, Janne Andersson, is rumoured to be the frontrunner for the Super Eagles coaching role, The Guardian reports.
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Du Plessis beats Adesanya to defend UFC middleweight title
South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena.
All Blacks were determined to stay focused on Argentina, says Savea
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea said the All Blacks had refused to be distracted by their upcoming Rugby Championship clashes with South Africa in their desire to avenge last week's surprise loss to Argentina when the nations met in Auckland on Saturday.
Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya to retain UFC crown - ESPN
Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended the UFC middleweight championship by defeating Israel Adesanya with a fourth-round submission Saturday in the main event of UFC 305 from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
South Africa Defeat West Indies To Maintain 25-Year Test Series Grip
South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs on an eventful third day of the second and final Test on Saturday to extend their dominance over the Caribbean side. Set a challenging target of 263 after fast bowler Jayden Seales' Test-best figures of six for 61 dismissed the Proteas for 246 in their second innings in the morning session, the home team lost wickets at regular intervals to be dismissed for 222. In a cruel twist of fate, Seales was the last wicket to fall just minutes before the scheduled close of play. He fell to man of the series Keshav Maharaj who claimed his 13th wicket of the two-match duel via a short-leg catch by David Bedingham.
West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates
WI vs SA 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Half-centuries by Aiden Markram at the top of the innings and Kyle Verreynne at the end of the day put South Africa in charge of the second Test against the West Indies on Friday. At stumps on the second day, the Proteas were 223 for five in their second innings, for an overall lead of 239 runs. Having dismissed the home side for 144 in the morning session to earn a nominal 16-run first innings lead, the Proteas go into day three looking to Verreynne and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder to further extend a sixth-wicket partnership that has already realised 84 runs. (Live Scorecard)
Springboks show steel to grind down Australia
World champions South Africa maintained their perfect start to the Rugby Championship when they ground out a 30-12 win over Australia in a scrappy contest at a rain-drenched Perth Stadium on Saturday.
Boks too strong for Wallabies, seal bonus-point win in driving Perth rain
The Springboks secured another away win over the Wallabies with a 30-12 success in Perth on Saturday.