Taljaard hails 'gifted' Van der Berg as Proteas look to finish as Africa's best
Proteas shooter Nichole Taljaard had only glowing things to say about teammate Elmeré van der Berg on Friday.
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Four-try Samoa down Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
Samoa ran in four tries as they continued their preparations for the World Cup with a 34-9 bonus-point win over Tonga in the final round of the Pacific Nations Cup in Apia on Saturday.
Van der Berg helps Proteas into 5th place playoff by bagging 51 points in win over Tonga
Elmeré van der Berg starred for the Proteas as they outclassed a spirited Tonga in their Netball World Cup playoff encounter at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Friday.
Scottish Thistles' netball World Cup hopes still alive as Sirens trio play key role
South Lanarkshire trio Emily Nicholl, Niamh McCall and Emma Barrie have played a key role as Scottish Thistles bid for their best Netball World Cup finish in 29 years in Cape Town.
Scotland to miss Hogg as daunting World Cup looms
EDINBURGH : Scotland’s daunting task at the Rugby World Cup in France in September will not be made any easier by the sudden retirement of former captain Stuart Hogg, his long-standing team mate Finn Russell said on Monday.
Japan prevail against Tongan challenge in scrappy test
TOKYO : Japan saw off a spirited Tongan side with a 21-16 Pacific Nations Cup victory at Hanazono Rugby Stadium near Osaka on Saturday that got their World Cup preparations back on track following a tight loss to Samoa last week.
Fast-starting Fiji beat Samoa in Pacific Nations Cup in ominous sign ahead of World Cup
Fiji moved to the top of the Pacific Nations Cup standings and fired another Rugby World Cup warning shot with a 33-19 Test win over Samoa on Saturday.
Fiji strike early to down Samoa in Apia
Hooker Tevita Ikanivere scored two early tries as Fiji rode a strong start to beat Samoa 33-19 in the Pacific Nations Cup in Apia on Saturday and continue their encouraging preparations for the World Cup in France.