Head, Marsh, Green centuries power Australia to consolation win
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green smashed blistering hundreds as Australia steamrollered South Africa by 276 runs in the final one-day international in Mackay on Sunday.
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Australia confirm ACL injury for fullback Wright
CAPE TOWN :Australia have confirmed that fullback Tom Wright suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in the 30-22 Rugby Championship defeat to South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday as they count the cost of an attritional two-game tour.
Historic win for Argentina throws open Rugby Championship
BUENOS AIRES :Argentina won a first-ever home test over New Zealand, beating the All Blacks 29-23 on Saturday to throw wide open this year’s Rugby Championship as the home side bounced back from a resounding defeat last week.
South Africa happy to be ‘back on the horse’ after win over Australia
CAPE TOWN :South Africa were far from convincing against Australia in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash, but for coach Rassie Erasmus, victory after a shock defeat one week ago was the key outcome.
Schmidt can see improvement in Australia despite defeat
CAPE TOWN :Australia were rocked by two early injuries that destabilised their game plan in Saturday’s 30-22 Rugby Championship defeat to South Africa in Cape Town, but coach Joe Schmidt was able to take plenty of positives from another competitive showing.
Springboks go back to basics to beat Australia 30-22
CAPE TOWN :Handre Pollard put in a commanding performance at flyhalf as a more pragmatic South Africa beat Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship test in Cape Town on Saturday to reignite the defence of their title.
South Africa include Rabada in whiteball squads to play England
South Africa have included Kagiso Rabada in their one-day international and Twenty20 squads to tour England next month, but the fast bowler will continue to be monitored for an ankle injury.
Springboks itching to get back to business after shock loss to Australia
CAPE TOWN :South Africa were deeply disappointed with last weekend's shock 38-22 Rugby Championship loss to Australia, but Saturday brings a fresh opportunity to put in a performance that goes some way towards making up for that defeat, captain Jesse Kriel said.