Rugby World Cup Sevens a big injection for local economy, says Cape Town mayor
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed his excitement about the "big injection in the local economy" the city will receive from Rugby World Cup Sevens.
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New £1.6 million café and visitors centre in Greater Manchester beauty spot edges closer
The new development at a popular nature reserve in Leigh is due to be finished 'by autumn', it has been revealed. The visitors centre and café at Pennington Flash is edging closer to completion and the adventure playground is planned to open next year.
Veteran Beale back in Australia squad for All Blacks Tests
Veteran back Kurtley Beale was on Thursday named in the Wallabies' squad for two Rugby Championship clashes against New Zealand, but towering lock Rory Arnold was omitted for family reasons.
Stacey Flood confident Ireland can kick on at Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
Ireland have enjoyed their best season on the Sevens circuit but Stacey Flood believes the best is yet to come.
Boks get back to business in Buenos Aires
After arriving in Buenos Aires on Sunday, the Springboks were back in business on the training field as they prepare for their upcoming clash against Argentina on Saturday, 17 September at the Estadio José Amalfitani.
Renowned NZ rugby commentator dies in Cape Town
Renowned New Zealand rugby commentator, Willie Los'e, has died in Cape Town.
Beale called up as Wallabies go back to the future again
SYDNEY : Utility back Kurtley Beale was called into the Wallabies squad for next week's Rugby Championship test against the All Blacks on Thursday as coach Dave Rennie continued to look to proven campaigners to supplement younger talent.
URC chief allays fears over Emerging Ireland tour
United Rugby Championship chief Martin Anayi has played down concerns that the Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa later this month will dampen the competitiveness of the Irish sides in the URC.