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MATCH REPORT: The defending- champion Cheetahs got their 2024 Currie Cup season off to the perfect start. Outscoring a much-changed Griffons team by 12 tries to two, the Cheetahs made a massive statement of intent with their 82-20 victory in Bloemfontein on Saturday. It was the Cheetahs’ greater accuracy against...

Cheetahs run riot in Bloem feast

INJURED: New Zealand confirmed that injured scrumhalf TJ Perenara will miss Saturday’s second and final Test against England. The 81-Test veteran is out of the clash at Eden Park in Auckland after being forced off with a nasty-looking knee injury in the nail-biting 16-15 victory in Dunedin two days ago.

CONFIRMED: All Blacks reveal Perenara's replacement

MATCH REPORT: On Sunday, the Bulls got their Currie Cup campaign underway with a 30-25 win over Western Province in a scrappy match in monsoon-like conditions in Cape Town. The Bulls, while pleased with the win, may come to regret that they took their collective feet off the pedal in the final 10 minutes and allowed the home team to sneak two late bonus points.

Bulls edge north-south face-off in Cape Town monsoon

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi revealed that winning the breakdown battle would be key in his team’s effort to secure a sought-after win over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Springboks host Ireland in their first home Test since they claimed back-to-back World Cup titles in...

AUDIO: The key area in Loftus showdown

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus knows Ireland is planning a massive comeback when the two teams meet in the second Test in Durban on Saturday. Speaking to the media in the wake of the 27-20 win over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld at the weekend, the coach warned his team that they could expect a massive backlash from the No.2 ranked team in the world.

VIDEO: Rassie warns about 'Irish backlash'

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West Indies Fast Bowler Alzarri Joseph Shines on Day 2 at Beckenham. In a thrilling display of fast bowling on Day 2 at Beckenham, West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph impressed fans and critics alike with his performance. Joseph delivered a disciplined spell, taking 1 wicket for 33 runs from his 10 overs. His efforts played a crucial role in containing the opposition and keeping the game competitive.

WI Highlights | Fast Bowler Alzarri Joseph ‘Pleased’ With Warm-Up Display | 1st Test | WI vs ENG

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The pair of India internationals will play for Trinbago Knight Riders in the third season of the competition

Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey sign up for Women's Caribbean Premier League

MATCH REPORT: A much-changed France eased past Argentina 28-13 in Mendoza on Saturday in Felipe Contepomi’s first game in charge of the hosts. Skipper Baptiste Serin as well as debutants Antoine Frisch and Theo Attissogbe crossed for tries for Les Bleus, who were without star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont as he prepares to play Sevens at the Paris Olympics.

Les Bleus overpower Los Pumas

NEWS: Fullback Melvyn Jaminet has been removed from France’s squad after a video of him making racist comments was published on social media, the French Rugby Federation announced on Sunday. The images of Jaminet come from an Instagram story made by the 20-time international, who came off the bench...

French remove fullback after racist comments

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international between New Zealand and England in Dunedin. The big question is: ‘Will the All Blacks be Razor sharp?’. Scott Maurice Robertson, after missing the cut on a previous occasion, finally takes charge of the All Blacks in an international.

RECAP: New Zealand v England

French rugby player Melvyn Jaminet has left the team’s tour of Argentina after he was suspended for using a racist remark in a video posted on his social media accounts. He has since apologized.

Melvyn Jaminet: French rugby player, suspended, leaves tour of Argentina after making racist comment in social media post

West Indies CEO believes time is nigh for touring teams to receive fees for fulfilling their overseas obligations

Johnny Grave: West Indies' Covid tour showed Big Three need strong opponents

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England have never had a shootout this good - and it's sent the BBC pundits into overdrive of excitement

'Pressure is for tyres!' Everything the BBC pundits said after England's greatest-ever penalty shootout

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Rob Dillingham recalled the life-changing moment in his basketball career as a “crazy experience.”. The former Kentucky guard was selected as the eighth overall pick in the NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs but was quickly traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He went from a rebuilder to a contender in a matter of minutes.

Former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham calls Minnesota Timberwolves a ‘perfect fit’ to begin NBA career

Gary Lineker and his BBC colleagues enjoyed Bukayo Saka's 80th-minute equaliser for England against Switzerland

Gary Lineker censored for 'embarrassing' England Euro 2024 moment that almost sent airwaves blue

For years, England fans, players and pundits have feared the very mention of penalty shootouts. England have now been in 10 shootouts at European Championships and World Cups. Their record? Won three, lost seven. But things seem to have changed. England have no reason to be scared of penalties any...

‘Arrogance and confidence’ – breaking down England’s perfect penalties

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Full-back Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended from the French national team after a video surfaced online of the Toulon player making a racist remark.Jaminet came off the bench during France’s win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.The video, in which the 20-times capped player is heard making a remark about Arabs, came from an Instagram story posted to his account.It has since been deleted, although copies of the video are on the internet.The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has condemned Jaminet’s comments in a statement and suspended him with immediate effect.“Such comments are totally unacceptable and contrary to the fundamental values...

Melvyn Jaminet suspended by French Rugby Federation over racist remark

Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed Sri Lanka's interim men's head coach after Chris Silverwood resigned in June. Silverwood, 49, stepped down after the team's early group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup. Former Sri Lanka captain Jayasuriya, 55, will coach the team on their three-Test tour of England in August...

Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka coach for England series

Allrounder recalls 'prison'-like circumstances of Covid tour in 2020

Jason Holder feels the energy as year-long Test absence ends

MATCH REPORT: The Joe Schmidt era started with a 25-16 win for Australia over a willing Wales team. The Wallabies outscored Wales by three tries to one in an arm wrestle in Sydney on Saturday. Taniela Tupou, Filipo Daugunu and Tom Wright all crossed for tries as an energised Australia...

Wallabies outlast willing Wales

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VIDEO: Farrell explains what he found 'dubious' in the first Test

VIDEO: Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he had ‘dubious’ thoughts about some of the TMO decisions in his sides’ 20-27 loss to South Africa at Loftus...

VIDEO: Farrell explains what he found 'dubious' in the first Test

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