SPOTLIGHT: The spectacle between two top-ranked sides shows the game is in a good space, according to Ireland coach Andy Farrell. Ireland recorded a hard-fought 25-24 win over South Africa at Kings Park in Durban. The one-point victory is an incredible feat for the Irish, who levelled the two-Test series...

VIDEO: 'I honestly do not care who the best team in the world is'

NEWS: France captain Baptiste Serin applauded his side’s efforts in their defeat in the second of two tests against Argentina after a ‘complicated’ week for the national team. France won the first Test in Mendoza last week, but the victory was soon overshadowed by two seperate scandals...

France captain laments 'complicated' week after Argentina defeat

REACTION: All Black coach Scott Robertson admitted he has a selection conundrum. Addressing the media in Sunday, he said he is still deciding how to best use the “class” of Beauden Barrett, who shone in the series win over England. The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year...

All Black conundrum: Class or continuity

REACTION: Western Province captain Willie Engelbrecht believes “silly individual errors” were the main cause behind his team’s 17-37 defeat to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Western Province are second-last on the table after only picking up two points in their opening-round defeat to the Bulls. The...

WP in need of introspection says Willie

SPOTLIGHT: Author and poet George Macdonald once wrote: ‘A beast does not know that he is a beast, and the nearer a man gets to being a beast, the less he knows it’. Maybe that can be true for Ntuthuko Mchunu, who has been likened to Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira due to his heroics in the scrums, but the big Sharks prop says he just needs to be Ntuthuko.

VIDEO: Back to Bloem for Beast replica Mchunu

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

NEWS: All Black hooker Norm Hewitt, who had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, has died aged 55. Hewitt played 23 times for the All Blacks, including nine Tests, after he was first selected as an understudy to Sean Fitzpatrick for the 1993 series against the British and Irish Lions.

All Black Norm Hewitt dies aged 55

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A woman is alleging that Celebrity Cruises lost her bag in the ocean and then failed to let her know what happened. The cruise passenger took to TikTok to talk about the incident which she admits is different from the kinds of content she usually shares.

"This is Literally So Ridiculous": Cruise Passenger Claims Bag Was Dropped in the Ocean

Delhi Capitals have officially announced that Ricky Ponting will no longer be their head coach after seven years in the role. On Saturday, the franchise took to social media to mention the news and thank Ponting for his tireless efforts and leadership. Back in 2018, he joined with the former Australian captain, who was vital in reaching the franchise’s first-ever final in 2020.

Ricky Ponting Sensational Era Ends At DC After 7 Years

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Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Two encounter between the Griffons and Bulls in Welkom. The only match the Griffons won last season was against the Bulls. Can they do the double?. * To read our pre-match predictions, CLICK HERE!. * Our live...

RECAP: Griffons v Bulls

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England coasted to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand at the Oval to maintain their perfect record in the T20 series.Already 3-0 ahead after a six-wicket success in Canterbury, England picked up where they had left off as four wickets for Sarah Glenn helped restrict New Zealand to 103 for eight.England never looked like being unable to chase down the modest total, with openers Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt soon bringing up the half-century.4-0!!! 👏What a night in London! 🫶#EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/OYJVOJRkC8— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 13, 2024Although New Zealand picked up three quick wickets, captain Heather Knight, who returned to...

England’s seven-wicket win over New Zealand maintains perfect T20 series record

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Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

NEWS: The World Anti-Doping Agency has extended the suspension of Africa’s only accredited drug-testing laboratory. WADA, in March, suspended the South African Doping Control Laboratory in Bloemfontein for ‘up to six months’ – due to “multiple non-conformities” with international standards. That ban has now...

Bloem lab's ban extended

REACTION: France’s tour of Argentina and Uruguay, overshadowed by the off-the-field behaviour by three squad members, was a “collective trauma” centre Antoine Frisch told media. The problems occurred after France beat Argentina 28-13 in the opening Test in Mendoza. The next day, 25-year-old fullback Melvyn Jaminet, who...

France's scandal-hit tour a 'collective trauma'

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Rassie calls up reinforcements for injured Boks

NEWS: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing match of the mid-year Tests against Portugal in Bloemfontein on...

Rassie calls up reinforcements for injured Boks

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