Matsushima ‘disappointed’ by Japan’s Eight Nations withdrawal

Japan outside back Kotaro Matsushima said on Monday the Brave Blossoms pulling out of a reported Eight Nations competition is a “disappointment” with the Top League put on hold and domestic-based players set to go without playing until next January. Japan out of Eight Nations Last year’s Rugby World Cup hosts were set to join […]

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IPL: Faf Du Plessis, Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada land in Dubai

The third wave of South Africans set to take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have touched down in Dubai ahead of the 19 September start of the richest T20 League in the world. Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi will link up with their Chennai Super Kings teammates after completing their screening and […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns: Mosimane admits PSL title race frustration

In an empty Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday night there was no getting away from the frustration of Pitso Mosimane as his Mamelodi Sundowns side went down to Baroka FC 1-0. Bottles were kicked, words exchanged with opponents and officials, but Mosimane put his actions down to the ‘heat of football’. Frustrated Mosimane wants more Neither […]

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Orlando Pirates coach wary of ‘organised’ Maritzburg United

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids says the team’s focus is on collecting another three points, as they prepare to square off against Maritzburg United in the penultimate round of PSL fixtures on Wednesday. Maritzburg United task awaits Orlando Pirates  For Davids, the clash would – under normal circumstances – mean a return to familiar […]

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Maritzburg United 0-1 Orlando Pirates: PSL highlights and results

It’s crunch time in the PSL, and one of the fixtures bound to drew a few eyeballs involves hosts Maritzburg United, who welcome Orlando Pirates to Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday night at 18:00. Only six more points are possible for both sides in the current season, and a maximum haul for either side would […]

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US Open: Williams, Murray headline day four action

Serena Williams and Andy Murray are back in action on day four at the US Open in New York on Thursday. Williams, the tournament’s third seed, continues her bid for a record-equalling 24th singles Grand Slam against unseeded Russian Margarita Gasparyan. US Open heads into day four The second-round match kicks off the evening session […]

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Cricket South Africa taken to task over ‘destructive’ racial quotas

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) says it will approach the International Cricket Council (ICC) with a complaint regarding transformation targets in South African cricket. Domestic teams are currently required to field six players of colour in every fixture with at least three black Africans included. In international cricket, the same overall number applies, with […]

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PSL: Referees boss chimes in on controversial officiating

The PSL has been plagued by controversial officiating from referees and their assistants, and the issue was once again on the spotlight on the season’s penultimate round of fixtures, where Kaizer Chiefs defeated Chippa United to remain top of the standings. Referee, Jerry Chavani disallowed what looked like an equaliser from the Chilli Boys, when […]

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ICC T20I rankings: Banton, Hafeez make huge gains in standings

England opener Tom Banton and Pakistan’s experienced middle-order batsman Mohammad Hafeez made significant gains in the ICC T20I Rankings after their superb showings in the three-match series that ended in a 1-1 draw on 1 September. England vs Pakistan effects ICC T20I rankings Banton’s tally of 137 runs, including a knock of 71 in the […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Black Leopards: PSL preview and kick-off time

Mamelodi Sundowns have the PSL title on their minds but know that victory over Black Leopards may not be enough to secure a third straight Premiership. Mamelodi Sundowns vs Black Leopards: PSL preview Sundowns come into this match in second place with goal difference separating them from leaders Kaizer Chiefs. The Brazilians closed that gap […]

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