South Africa score historic win to reach last 16 of Women's World Cup
Thembi Kgatlana scored a last-gasp winner as South Africa created history by securing their first ever Women's World Cup win.
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Paul O'Connell has no concerns with inexperienced Ireland fly-halves
Paul O’Connell has no reservations about the possibility of Ross Byrne, Jack Crowley or Ciaran Frawley starting a World Cup match in place of influential Ireland captain Johnny Sexton.
Morocco's women prove it's not just the men who enjoy World Cup spotlight
It might be a cliche but just competing at this year’s Women’s World Cup was already a victory for Morocco.
Bok mentor explains Bongi the communicator as captaincy choice: It's not a left-field choice
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said Bongi Mbonambi's elevation to the Test captaincy for Saturday's warm-up game against Argentina in Buenos Aires wasn't a left-field choice but one informed by his set-piece communication excellence with match officials.
UN maritime agency delegation visits Jeddah university
RIYADH: A delegation from the International Maritime Organization recently visited King Abdulaziz University’s marine sciences faculty in Jeddah.
Nigeria ‘destined for something special’ at World Cup, coach says
Nigeria’s coach Randy Waldrum gestures on the touchline during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on July 27, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
New UAE manager Paulo Bento puts squad through paces as 2026 World Cup preparations begin
The UAE national team have begun life with manager Paulo Bento, as they kicked off preparations for 2026 World Cup qualification with a training camp in Austria.
Bok, Pumas mentors upbeat despite Ellis Park scrap: 'You have to grind out results in World Cup'
Saturday's Rugby Championship outing at Ellis Park between the Springboks and Argentina was seen from a glass-half-full perspective by the respective coaches Jacques Nienaber and Michael Cheika.