Fencing World Cup in France cancelled after governing body readmits Russians
A fencing World Cup in France was cancelled on Friday after the international governing body voted to let Russians compete.
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South Africa move closer to World Cup qualification with easy win over Dutch
BENONI, South Africa : Captain Temba Bavuma scored an unbeaten 90 to steer South Africa to an easy eight wicket victory over the Netherlands in their one-day international on Friday and take his side a step closer to automatic World Cup qualification.
Champion Pumas outclass depleted Cheetahs in Currie Cup romp
Currie Cup champions, the Pumas, proved too strong for a depleted Cheetahs side in a one-side match on Friday as they ran out 61-21 winners in Bloemfontein as electric fullback Devon Williams bagged a hat-trick.
France refuses to host Fencing World Cup stage due to admission of Russians, Belarusians
The French Fencing Federation has cancelled the home stage of the World Cup in epee competitions due to the admission of representatives of Russia and Belarus to international competitions.
Scarlets v Brive Live: Kick-off time, team news and score updates from Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash
The Scarlets welcome back Wales captain Ken Owens for their Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with Brive at Parc y Scarlets.
Fury, Sadness In Indonesia After FIFA Pulls Under-20 World Cup
Indonesian football players, fans and pundits reacted with anger and sadness Thursday after FIFA pulled the Under-20 World Cup from the host nation weeks before it was due to kick off, following protests against Israel's participation. The humiliating loss came after two influential governors advocated banning Israel from the competition. Indonesia and Israel do not have formal diplomatic relations, and support for the Palestinian cause in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation runs high, fuelling local opposition to hosting the Israeli team. FIFA's decision to find a new host -- thereby nixing Indonesia's automatic qualifying spot -- puts the country's most popular sport back in the doldrums and facing another bout of isolation as it recovers from a stadium stampede that killed 135 people last year.
Fourth defeat for Bulls as Griffons come up trumps with historic Currie Cup win
In a match that ebbed and flowed throughout, the Griffons came out on top in their bottom-of-the-log battle against the Bulls in Welkom on Friday as they ran out 32-28 winners.
Milestones galore for Stormers in Champions Cup knockout against Harlequins
A number of Stormers stalwarts will reach franchise milestones in Saturday's home Champions Cup round of 16 clash against English club Harlequins.