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Wayward Sharks go to top of Currie Cup log on a frustrating day in dusty Welkom
The Sharks moved to the the summit of the Currie Cup log with a bonus point 35-9 victory over the Griffons in Welkom on Friday afternoon, but will be acutely aware that the relatively emphatic scoreline was deceiving.
Clarity on Bok exit means Nienaber's attention is solely on World Cup title defence
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said the clarity around his exit at the end of the World Cup will allow him to focus squarely on his team's title defence in France in four months.
PSL era's first-time champions: Sekhukhune aims to join illustrious ranks of Nedbank Cup winners
In the heart of Pretoria, anticipation fills the air as Sekhukhune United prepares for the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates on Saturday at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
D-Day on horizon for Vera Pauw's World Cup hopefuls
Vera Pauw will name her 23-player Republic of Ireland World Cup squad on 29 June, with the race to make the plane to Australia entering a nervy climax.
India Eye Winning Run Against Pakistan in Men's Junior Asia Cup Hockey
India would look to continue their winning momentum after two commanding victories but they ill-afford to drop their guards when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in a Pool A match of the Men's Junior Asia Cup on Saturday. India thrashed Chinese Taipei 18-0 in their opening match, before beating Japan 3-1. But they will have their first real test of the tournament in the form of a confident Pakistan who have also notched up resounding wins over Chinese Taipei (15-1) and Thailand (9-0). India captain Uttam Singh said the two wins had instilled a lot of confidence in his team but admitted that the match against Pakistan will be a "close contest".
Paul Scholes names Manchester United player who should replace Antony in FA Cup final
Paul Scholes says Jadon Sancho should be the man to start in place of Antony if the Brazilian is injured for the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
City and United fans heading to first ever Manchester derby FA Cup final told to take different routes and use different service stations
Manchester City and Manchester United fans heading to London for the FA Cup final are being advised to take different motorway routes and use specific allocated service stations.