Springboks' Nkosi reported as missing by club
South Africa's Blue Bulls club said it has lodged a missing person case with police in Pretoria after failing to make contact with winger Sbu Nkosi.
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Hovland sizzles on back nine as Lowry repairs some damage
Viktor Hovland produced some stunning golf on the back nine at the Hero World Challenge in Albany to provide a three-shot cushion over Scottie Scheffler heading into the final round.
World Cup Podcast: Millennial Messi sets Dutch date as England and France enter knockout fray
Alan Cawley joins Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to watch the latter stages of Argentina's 2-1 win over Australia, as well as reviewing Netherlands' last-16 win against USA and previewing England and France's games against Senegal and Poland respectively.
Dumfries gets kissed as Oranje reach World Cup quarterfinals
DOHA, Qatar: Louis van Gaal leaned to his left, wrapped his arm around Denzel Dumfries, and planted a kiss on the player’s cheek. Dumfries probably deserved even more smooches from his coach on Saturday after leading the Netherlands into the World Cup quarterfinals with a goal and two assists in the 3-1 victory over the United States. “Yesterday, or a day before yesterday, I gave him a big fat kiss,” Van Gaal said at the post-match news conference.
Messi stars as Argentina set up World Cup quarter-final date with Netherlands
DOHA: Lionel Messi finally scored a goal in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Saturday as he inspired Argentina to a 2-1 win over Australia that sets up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with the Netherlands, who proved too strong for the United States earlier. The Argentina captain marked his 1,000th career appearance with his 789th goal to open the scoring in the first half at Doha’s Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
Another milestone for Messi as Argentina beat Australia
Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal as Argentina booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by beating Australia 2-1.
WATCH | Cavani knocks over VAR in anger as Uruguay exit World Cup
The sight of a tearful Luis Suarez hiding his face in his shirt and an enraged Edinson Cavani knocking over a VAR monitor encapsulated Uruguay's sadness and frustration at their World Cup exit.
Moodie, Arendse combine to spark thumping Bulls win as Cardiff crash down to earth
Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie dazzled as the Bulls ran out comfortable 45-9 bonus point winners against Cardiff in an entertaining United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Loftus on Saturday night.