Title holders South Africa dash French hopes to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals
The Springboks trailed 22-19 at half-time but a try by Eben Etzebeth and a Handre Pollard penalty sealed the narrowest of wins for the World Cup title holders.
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Owen Farrell steers England into World Cup semi-finals after Fiji fightback
Owen Farrell steered England into the semi-finals of the World Cup after Steve Borthwick’s side faced down a Fiji fightback in a dramatic 30-24 victory in Marseille.
'Different' Fiji exit World Cup proud to have fought to the end
MARSEILLE, France: Emotional Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui was proud that his players were still fighting to the very end of their World Cup campaign and thought they had laid the foundation for a bright future for the island nation in the 15-man game.
England survive Fiji onslaught to reach Rugby World Cup semi-final
Owen Farrell scored a late drop goal and penalty on Sunday to send England into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a tense 30-24 victory over Fiji.
Pakistan aim to get Cricket World Cup bid back on track after 'timid' defeat to India
Pakistan team director Micky Arthur said the team will bounce back at the Cricket World Cup, despite admitting his concern with their "timid" batting performance in the seven-wicket thrashing by rivals India.
ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan Arrive In Bengaluru; Team Celebrates Babar Azam's Birthday
Pakistan players chose to confine themselves to their hotel rooms upon their arrival in Bengaluru from Ahmedabad on Sunday, but the relatively low-key touchdown did not prevent them from celebrating the birthday of captain Babar Azam. The players cut a cake at the team hotel as Babar turned 29 on Sunday. "It was a small function attended by the players and support staff. There were not many activities today as it was a travel day, and the team will soon start preparations for the upcoming matches," said an official travelling with the team.
'Proud Moment To Beat The Champions': Rashid Khan After Afghanistan's Historic Win Over England In Cricket World Cup 2023
Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan on Sunday hoped their stunning 69-run win over England in the World Cup will put a smile on the faces of his countrymen and heal their pain following a series of devastating earthquakes. Afghanistan on Sunday created one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, shocking defending champions England. "This is a big win for us. This kind of performance gives us the belief that we can beat any side on any day. It will give us the energy for the rest of the World Cup," Rashid Khan told the broadcasters after Afghanistan bowled England out for 215 after posting 284 all out.
Upset! Afghanistan stun champions England at Cricket World Cup
Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks on Sunday when they defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi.