Morocco to host 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals
CAIRO : Morocco were awarded the hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals on Wednesday, replacing Guinea who were stripped of the right to host the tournament last year.
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South Africa call up key flyhalf Pollard as injury replacement
BORDEAUX, FRANCE : South Africa have called up flyhalf Handre Pollard to their World Cup squad as an injury replacement, significantly strengthening their selection, after injury forced them to leave him out initially, SA Rugby said on Sunday.
It is about the team, says record breaker Sexton
NANTES, France : Johnny Sexton waved away praise over his new points record for Ireland, lauding his team mates as they claimed an efficient 59-16 win over Tonga on Saturday to seal a second World Cup win.
Pride, and a few moans, from Portugal after Wales defeat
NICE, France : Portugal might have gone down as expected in their first match at the Rugby World Cup, losing 28-8 to Wales on Saturday, but emerged with their heads held high.
Australia opener Head’s World Cup in jeopardy as he breaks hand
PRETORIA : Australian opener Travis Head's participation at next month’s World Cup is in doubt after he broke his hand during Friday's one day international against South Africa.
USM Alger win African Super Cup
TAIF, Saudi Arabia : USM Alger upset the odds on Friday and took the African Super Cup with a 1-0 victory over favourites Al Ahly of Egypt, netting a first half penalty to win the contest.
Klaasen guides South Africa to one-sided win over Australia
PRETORIA - Heinrich Klaasen bludgeoned the ball to all corners in a blistering knock of 174 to lead South Africa to a comprehensive 164-run victory over Australia and level the five-match one-day series to 2-2 on Friday.
Wales have World Cup quarter-finals in sight after beating Fiji
BORDEAUX, France : Wales put aside a disappointing year of results to hang on and edge Fiji 32-26 in a thriller on Sunday to give themselves every chance of advancing to the quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup.