Third place at Rugby World Cup proves England progress - Borthwick
Steve Borthwick signed off an encouraging World Cup after England edged Argentina 26-23 at the Stade de France to claim third place.
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New Zealand v South Africa rivalry: 'We may have taken the game a bit too seriously'
The sight of New Zealand and South Africa battling it out for world supremacy - albeit in Paris rather than in the usual surrounds of Loftus Versfeld or Eden Park - will carry a great deal of historical resonance.
A closer look at Ireland’s World Cup campaign and what the future might hold
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup adventure ended in a familiar quarter-final exit.
'Not Matured, Great...': Ex-Pakistan Captain Namedrops 'Rohit Sharma' In Advice To Babar Azam
With four defeats on the bounce, Pakistan's hopes of qualiying for the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023 hangs by a thread. On Friday, Pakistan suffered a heartbreaking one-wicket loss to South Africa in Chennai. Amid Pakistan's struggles in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, former skipper Mohammad Hafeez shared his views on Babar's leadership skills. Hafeez feels despite being in charge of the team for nearly three years, Babar lacks maturity as a captain, adding that it is too early to compare him with greats of Pakistan cricket.
"Jai Shree Hanuman": Keshav Maharaj's Post After Win Over Pakistan In Cricket World Cup 2023 Wins Internet
South Africa cricketer Keshav Maharaj took to social media to share a very special message following a thrilling victory over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday. Maharaj stitched together a crucial last-wicket partnership with Tabraiz Shamsi and ended up hitting the winning runs against Mohammad Nawaz. The match went down to the wire as South Africa lost wickets in a heap after a solid start but Maharaj kept his calm to clinch the win. "In God I Trust what a special result by the boys, awesome to see the performances from shamsi90 & aidenmarkram Jai Shree Hanuman," he posted on Instagram.
"Players Haven't Received Salaries...": Ex-Pakistan Captain Makes Shocking Allegations
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has made a shocking revelation that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials, including chairman Zaka Ashraf, have been ignoring text messages of current national team skipper Babar Azam. With four losses in six games, Pakistan could face an early elimination from the ongoing Cricket World Cup in India. On Friday, Pakistan lost by one wicket against South Africa. As things stand, Pakistan are currently sixth in the Cricket World Cup points table. Latif revealed that the Pakistan players have not been paid by the board for the last five months.
"Going To Blame Everybody": Pakistan Coach's "Witch-Hunt" Warning Amid Cricket World Cup Backlash
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur warned against a "witch-hunt" after their World Cup dream suffered a likely fatal blow on Friday. Pakistan slipped to a one-wicket loss at the hands of South Africa, their fourth defeat in six games in India. Pakistan, who were ranked as the world's top ODI team last month, won their first two games of the tournament. However, they then slumped to defeats against arch-rivals India, Australia and Afghanistan before going down to the Proteas on Friday. They will have to win their remaining three matches and hope other results go their way if they are to sneak into the semi-finals.
Clash of heavyweights promises fitting end to World Cup in France
PARIS : Rugby’s two heavyweight powers New Zealand and South Africa compete in Saturday’s final at the Stade de France, in what should be a dramatic finale to a tournament that has offered seven weeks of thrills and spills.