De Allende underlines his world class status in Champions Cup, Faf's tackling punished again
South African players' influence in this weekend's European Champions Cup round of 16 second legs was vast and varied.
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Australia: Reds’ Suliasi Vunivalu has sights on next year’s World Cup despite links to rugby league return
Reds code-hopping wing Suliasi Vunivalu maintains that he would love to represent the Wallabies at the 2023 Rugby World Cup despite speculation he could return to rugby league.
Guardiola defends City goalkeeper Steffen after FA Cup error against Liverpool
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defended back-up goalkeeper Zack Steffen after his error allowed Liverpool to seal a 3-2 win in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Shaun Wright-Phillips slams Chelsea's Conor Gallagher decision ahead of FA Cup semi-final
Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has blasted his old club for not allowing Conor Gallagher to play against them in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final.
FA Cup Bochorno en Wembley
En los prolegómenos de la semifinal de la FA Cup que enfrentó a el Manchester City y el Liverpool la afición citizen se dejó en evidencia. La Federación Inglesa de Fútbol (FA) había previsto un minuto de silencio en honor a las víctimas de Hillsborough, pero los seguidores mancunianos no lo respetaron y decidieron seguir cantando.
Soccer-City boss Guardiola defends Steffen after mistake in FA Cup game
(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defended back-up goalkeeper Zack Steffen, saying he should keep his place despite an error that led to Saturday's 3-2 defeat by Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final.
US thwart Ukraine's rally to reach Billie Jean King Cup finals along with Poland, Czechs
Ukraine came up just short in a thrilling comeback bid on Saturday, falling 3-2 to the United States, who booked their spot in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Trailing 0-2 to start the day, Ukraine had singles wins from Dayana Yastremska and Katarina Zavatska to pull level before Asia Muhammad and Jessica Pegula beat Yastremska and Lyudmyla Kichenok in the decisive doubles match 7-6 (7/5), 6-3. The final match capped an emotional week in Asheville, North Carolina, where Ukrainian players acknowledged it was hard to concentrate on the task at hand amid worry over family and friends at home during the ongoing Russian invasion. "I always like to represent my country but now at this moment it's, well, it's tough to describe it," Yastremska said after her 6-3, 6-4 victory over Pegula. "My heart stays at home, but my mind is here." At least the Ukrainians had moments to celebrate, including 201st-ranked Zavatska's 6-3, 6-4 upset of 46th-ranked Shelby Rogers that leveled the tie at 2-2.
Stalwarts shine as shaky Blitzboks stay unbeaten in Vancouver to book Cup QF against Samoa
Two of the Blitzboks' unsung heroes inspired a stirring comeback against the Australians as Neil Powell's troops ended the group stage of the Vancouver Sevens unbeaten on Sunday morning.