Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals increased to 16 teams
CAIRO :The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is to be increased from 12 to 16 teams at the next tournament in March, the Confederation of African Football has decided.
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Barrett brothers both out for test against Scotland
EDINBURGH :New Zealand captain Scott Barrett and his brother Jordie have both been ruled out for Saturday’s test against Scotland after being forced off early in the All Blacks’ weekend win over Ireland in Chicago, officials confirmed on Monday.
Barrett brothers are doubts for All Blacks test in Scotland
EDINBURGH :New Zealand captain Scott Barrett and his brother Jordie are both doubts for Saturday’s test against Scotland after being forced off early in the All Blacks’ weekend win over Ireland in Chicago.
Injured Nche out of Springboks’ European tour
PARIS :Powerful South Africa prop Ox Nche will play no further part in the side's five-match European tour and has been replaced by Asenathi Ntlabakanye, who is awaiting a hearing on an alleged doping violation, SA Rugby said on Sunday.
Graham hat-trick as Scotland humble US
EDINBURGH :Darcy Graham and Jamie Dobie claimed hat-tricks as Scotland ran in 13 unanswered tries to romp to an 85-0 victory over the U.S. in Saturday’s test at Murrayfield.
Avram Grant leaves Zambia ahead of Cup of Nations finals
LUSAKA :Avram Grant has departed as Zambia soccer coach, less than two months before the Africa Cup of Nations finals, following the country's disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign.
Bavuma back to captain South Africa for tests in India
JOHANNESBURG :Captain Temba Bavuma will return to the South Africa test squad for a two-match series against India next month after a calf injury kept him out of the series in Pakistan this month.
Hansen out of Ireland squad for All Blacks clash in Chicago
DUBLIN :Ireland’s Mack Hansen has been ruled out of next week’s test against New Zealand while fellow British & Irish Lions Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw are doubts for the clash in Chicago, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.