South Africa, Fiji, Argentina advance to Dubai 7s quarters
3 years ago

South Africa, Fiji, Argentina advance to Dubai 7s quarters

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iowane Raturaciri’s maiden try in his first world series match saved Fiji in a last-minute 17-12 win over Australia at the Dubai Sevens on Friday. Both teams had already qualified for the quarterfinals before they met, but victory ensured Fiji avoided South Africa, the defending Dubai champion and defending series champion. Fiji will face Kenya on Saturday in the first quarterfinals of the new series, South Africa plays Australia, Argentina meets Ireland, and Britain tackles the United States. Argentina, trying five new players after winning the Olympic bronze medal in Tokyo, advanced unbeaten with other pool winners South Africa and Fiji.

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South Africa men finally win home sevens title and New Zealand takes women’s final
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa men finally win home sevens title and New Zealand takes women’s final

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa won its hometown rugby sevens title for the first time in nine years after beating France 26-14 in the men’s final on Sunday. The men’s final was tied on 14 at halftime but South Africa pulled away as Olympic champion France conceded penalties and errors under pressure. A minute later, Van Wyk’s tap …

South Africa eyes first hometown title since 2015 at Cape Town Sevens
2 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa eyes first hometown title since 2015 at Cape Town Sevens

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Argentina’s reign of the Cape Town Sevens was ended by South Africa after scrumhalf Ricardo Duarttee put on a show on Saturday. Duarttee had a hand in four of South Africa’s five tries in the 29-5 win at DHL Stadium. That clinched the pool for South Africa and a spot in the men’s semifinals on …

Australia women win the Dubai Sevens again and Fiji men end their title drought
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia women win the Dubai Sevens again and Fiji men end their title drought

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A 90-meter intercept try by women’s sevens player of the year Maddison Levi clinched Australia’s fifth successive Dubai title against archrival New Zealand in the final on Sunday. Her 15th try gave her the women’s record for a single tournament in the world series, eclipsing the 14 by New Zealand’s Portia Woodman-Wickliffe in 2015 in …

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE: Latest score and updates as Kiwis win by 32 runs in Dubai
2 months ago

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE: Latest score and updates as Kiwis win by 32 runs in Dubai

The Independent  

Laura Wolvaardt gets South Africa off to a positive start Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed …

South Africa vs New Zealand, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final: A Tale of Revenge and Redemption
2 months ago

South Africa vs New Zealand, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final: A Tale of Revenge and Redemption

The Hindu  

South Africa and New Zealand will clash in the women's T20 World Cup 2024 final. Both teams have endured disappointing home World Cups in recent years, but they will be eager to secure a maiden World Cup title. South Africa boasts a strong batting line-up led by Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, while New Zealand's bowling attack is spearheaded by …

Australia Dominates South Africa in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final
2 months, 1 week ago

Australia Dominates South Africa in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final

New Indian Express  

Australia will be aiming to continue their impressive run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa. The match will be a repeat of the 2023 final in South Africa, which the Proteas won by 19 runs. Australia have a strong record against South Africa, having won all seven previous encounters. The match is a must-watch for …

South Africa Dominates Ireland in Dominant Second ODI
2 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa Dominates Ireland in Dominant Second ODI

Associated Press  

South Africa secured a convincing victory in the second Twenty20 series against Ireland, securing a 174-run win in the second game. The South African bowling attack dominated, with medium-pacer Lizaad Williams taking 3-36 and Kyle Verreynne scoring 40 runs in the final 10 overs. Ireland struggled to chase their target, losing wickets at regular intervals and eventually being bowled out …

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship
4 months, 1 week ago

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — South Africa scored three second-half tries Saturday to hand Australia a second loss in two weeks, beating the Wallabies 30-12 in a rain-soaked Rugby Championship match. “It’s been an amazing two weeks coming down, getting two victories,” South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth said. It was a good squad this whole tour.” Japan-based South Africa utility back Jesse …

Unbeaten Fiji on track for third successive Olympic rugby sevens gold by reaching semis
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Unbeaten Fiji on track for third successive Olympic rugby sevens gold by reaching semis

Associated Press  

PARIS — Fiji stayed on track for a third successive Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens by reaching the semifinals at the Stade de France on Thursday. Host side France and Australia reached the semifinals for the first time, while South Africa, the 12th and last team to qualify only a month ago, was back in the semis for the …

France struggles in Day 1 of the Olympic rugby sevens tournament
4 months, 4 weeks ago

France struggles in Day 1 of the Olympic rugby sevens tournament

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s powerhouse rugby sevens team had a shaky start on Day 1 of the Paris Olympics. New Zealand 40, Japan 12 New Zealand played a physical match and scored six tries to defeat Japan in its first match of the day. New Zealand 17, South Africa 5 Thanks to two tries from Moses Leo, the All Blacks moved …

India vs South Africa: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final Barbados
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final Barbados

Al Jazeera  

The path to the T20 World Cup final has been difficult for varying reasons for India and South Africa, but glory awaits in Saturday’s final in Barbados. India and South Africa have made it to the T20 World Cup Final, each side undefeated through the group stage, the Super Eights and the semifinals. “You have to have an open mind …

As South Africa reaches T20 World Cup final, a revisit on its painful past at ICC events
5 months, 3 weeks ago

As South Africa reaches T20 World Cup final, a revisit on its painful past at ICC events

The Hindu  

South Africa and World Cup semifinals used to be a sporting tragedy of Shakepearean proportions. 1999 ODI World Cup semifinal vs Australia Perhaps the most devastating game in South Africa's cricketing history. 2007 ODI World Cup semifinal vs Australia South Africa's decision to bat first backfired dramatically as a revered line-up, including the likes of Graeme Smith, Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques …

SA vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2024: 'Unbeaten' South Africa Thrash Afghanistan To Storm Into Final
5 months, 3 weeks ago

SA vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2024: 'Unbeaten' South Africa Thrash Afghanistan To Storm Into Final

ABP News  

AFG vs SA semifinal highlights: Aiden Markram's "undefeated" South Africa extended their winning streak by defeating Afghanistan by nine wickets in SA vs AFG T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal at Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on Thursday. With this victory, South Africa have now secured eight consecutive wins in T20 World Cup 2024 tournament under challenging conditions and are aiming …

Cricket-S.Africa close to T20 World Cup semis after seven-run win over England
6 months ago

Cricket-S.Africa close to T20 World Cup semis after seven-run win over England

Hindustan Times  

June 21 - South Africa's Quinton de Kock got a second straight fifty while Anrich Nortje bowled a tight final over to help their side edge England by seven runs on Friday and move closer to a semi-final berth with back-to-back wins in the Super Eight stage. Cricket-S.Africa close to T20 World Cup semis after seven-run win over England The …

South Africa stays unbeaten at T20 World Cup after beating England by 7 runs
6 months ago

South Africa stays unbeaten at T20 World Cup after beating England by 7 runs

Hindustan Times  

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia — Undefeated South Africa pulled off a seven-run win over defending champion England in the Super Eight playoffs at the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday. South Africa stays unbeaten at T20 World Cup after beating England by 7 runs Harry Brook, who made 53, and Liam Livingstone, with 33 off 17 balls, had the chase in …

T20 World Cup 2024 Namibia Captain Gerhard Erasmus Breaks Record Most Balls Taken By Batter ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup 2024 Namibia Captain Gerhard Erasmus Breaks Record Most Balls Taken By Batter ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024

ABP News  

Australia beat Namibia by 9 wickets in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 faceoff at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. During the course of the Namibia innings, one of their batters broke an unwanted record of taking the most number of balls to score the first run in a T20I match. The record was broken by …

Fiji and Ireland start sevens world series finale with last-gasp wins in Madrid
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Fiji and Ireland start sevens world series finale with last-gasp wins in Madrid

Associated Press  

MADRID — Fiji and Ireland pulled off last-gasp comeback wins against New Zealand and South Africa to begin the grand final of the rugby sevens world series in Madrid on Friday. New Zealand crushed Britain 49-14 with a hat trick of tries from the women’s series all-time leading try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, and Australia thumped Ireland 33-14 with braces from sisters …

Canada, Oman and Namibia secure wins on Day 1 of T20 World Cup warm-up matches
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada, Oman and Namibia secure wins on Day 1 of T20 World Cup warm-up matches

India TV News  

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 kicked off in the Caribbean and the USA with three warm-up matches on Monday, May 27. Canada, Oman and Namibia secured a win in their respective first warm-up matches in the T20 World Cup. Nicholas Kirtan and Ravinderpal Singh with crucial contributions helped Canada get to a strong score of 183 runs and …

Argentina, Australia win Cape Town Sevens titles for the first time
1 year ago

Argentina, Australia win Cape Town Sevens titles for the first time

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Argentina’s men and Australia’s women won their first sevens titles in Cape Town on Sunday and lead the world series. France upset New Zealand, the defending two-time Cape Town champion, in the semifinals to reach its first final since January. France closed to 22-19 in Cape Town with a try by captain Carla Neisen from …

Revamped sevens world series produces same Dubai champs as South Africa men and Australia women win
1 year ago

Revamped sevens world series produces same Dubai champs as South Africa men and Australia women win

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Revamped and rebranded, the sevens rugby world series produced the same old champions in the Dubai opening leg when South Africa’s men and Australia’s women triumphed on Sunday. In the women’s final, Australia ended New Zealand’s 41-game winning streak to win a fourth successive Dubai title. Captain Selvyn Davids set up both of South Africa’s …

South Africa overcomes NZ to sweep opening day of Dubai Sevens
1 year ago

South Africa overcomes NZ to sweep opening day of Dubai Sevens

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — South Africa overcame New Zealand from 19-7 down to extend its Dubai Sevens winning streak to 27 matches on Saturday. South Africa, winner of the last three Dubai titles, and New Zealand, the defending sevens world series champion, had already qualified for the quarterfinals but Dubai’s most successful teams played out the opening day’s last …

World Cup 2023: South Africa go down fighting as Australia reach a record eighth final
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: South Africa go down fighting as Australia reach a record eighth final

Firstpost  

Apart from a spirited bowling effort in the latter half of the chase, and vital contributions from David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen, there was nothing much positive about the Proteas’ display against Australia. South Africa’s knockout jinx in ICC ODI World Cups continued on Thursday after the Proteas suffered a three-wicket defeat to Australia in the second semi-final of the …

Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli

Associated Press  

KOLKATA, India — Australia reached the Cricket World Cup final for an eighth time and will play Virat Kohli and India for the trophy after consigning South Africa to another heartbreaking loss in the semifinals on Thursday. Mitchell Starc’s 16 not out off 38 balls and skipper Pat Cummins’s 14 off 29 saw their team into a record eighth World …

South Africa vs Australia, World Cup 2023: Head-to-head, top run-getter, top wicket-taker and more stats
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa vs Australia, World Cup 2023: Head-to-head, top run-getter, top wicket-taker and more stats

Firstpost  

Australia take on South Africa in the second semifinal of the 2023 World Cup at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The second semi-final in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup will see South Africa take on Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa vs Australia: World Cup performances In ODI World Cup history, South Africa have played 73 …

World Cup 2023 Semifinal SA vs AUS | Can South Africa overcome its knockout phobia and Australia?
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023 Semifinal SA vs AUS | Can South Africa overcome its knockout phobia and Australia?

The Hindu  

As a semifinal clash with Australia approaches on Thursday, it is time for South Africa to confront the ghost of World Cups past. The spirit reveals the most distressing vision of the 1999 World Cup semifinal, when Allan Donald and Lance Klusener sunk into brain fade mode to let the Aussies through to the final. Travel to 2007, where a …

World Cup 2023: Australia peaking at the right time, says Mitchell Starc before semi-final clash vs SA
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Australia peaking at the right time, says Mitchell Starc before semi-final clash vs SA

India Today  

Australia are set to face South Africa in the semi-final of World Cup 2023 on November 16, Thursday at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. World Cup 2023: Points Table Ahead of the clash of the titans, Australia's ace pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on facing South Africa in the upcoming match. The upcoming match will be the first time Australia and …

SA vs AFG, World Cup 2023: South Africa secure nervy win as Afghanistan's heroic campaign comes to an end
1 year, 1 month ago

SA vs AFG, World Cup 2023: South Africa secure nervy win as Afghanistan's heroic campaign comes to an end

India Today  

Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo held their nerves in an unbeaten 65-run stand to help South Africa secure a five-wicket win as Afghanistan's dream World Cup 2023 campaign came to an end in Ahmedabad on Friday. World Cup 2023: SA vs AFG Scoreboard | Points Table South Africa have 14 points from nine games, two more than Australia, …

Fiji beats Australia for the first time in 69 years at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Fiji beats Australia for the first time in 69 years at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — Tears of despair one week. Fiji defeated Australia 22-15 for the first time in 69 years and sent a jolt of euphoria through the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. Fiji came to the Rugby World Cup ranked higher than pool rivals Australia and Wales, and would have beaten Wales last weekend with even an ounce of luck. …

South Africa wins 3rd straight match to beat Australia 3-2 in ODI series ahead of Cricket World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

South Africa wins 3rd straight match to beat Australia 3-2 in ODI series ahead of Cricket World Cup

The Hindu  

South Africa secured its third straight victory over Australia on Sunday to win the ODI series 3-2 and enjoy an edge over its rival ahead of the Cricket World Cup next month. Put into bat, South Africa scored 315-9 and dismissed Australia for 193 in 34.1 overs with Marco Jansen taking 5-39 to win by 122 runs. Aiden Markram top …

New Zealand’s Southee happy with ‘tough challenge’ in UAE
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand’s Southee happy with ‘tough challenge’ in UAE

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Tim Southee is happy with the tough challenge his team faced in the United Arab Emirates before eking out a 2-1 series victory on Sunday. New Zealand put up an improved display in Sunday’s decider when Will Young smashed 56 in his first match of the series and Mark Chapman made 51 to help them post 166-5. …

T20 World Cup Final: Australia's record-extending triumph, Mooney and Ismail's individual feats and other stats
1 year, 9 months ago

T20 World Cup Final: Australia's record-extending triumph, Mooney and Ismail's individual feats and other stats

Firstpost  

Australia defeated South Africa by 19 runs in the final of the 2023 T20 World Cup in Cape Town to further establish their dominance over the sport. Australia won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the sixth time when they beat South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Newlands on Sunday. With the Southern Stars emerging triumphant yet …

Women’s T20 World Cup Final: ‘Invincible’ Australia stand between South Africa’s fairytale finish
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s T20 World Cup Final: ‘Invincible’ Australia stand between South Africa’s fairytale finish

The Hindu  

South Africa will get its fairytale finish at home if it finds a way to halt the Australian juggernaut in the Women’s T20 World Cup final here on Sunday. South Africa has made rapid strides over the past 12 months, and after making the semifinals of the ODI World Cup last year, they entered their maiden final of an ICC …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia defeat South Africa, becomes 3rd team to advance to quarterfinals
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia defeat South Africa, becomes 3rd team to advance to quarterfinals

India TV News  

Australia thrashed South Africa 9-2 to top Pool A and became the third team to directly advance to the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's World Cup on Friday. Argentina finished second in the pool with five points from three matches, one win, and two draws, while France ended third with four points - one win, one draw, and one loss. …

Hockey World Cup: Argentina, Australia to battle it out for Pool A supremacy
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: Argentina, Australia to battle it out for Pool A supremacy

The Hindu  

Following its great escape against Argentina, Australia will pay attention to its defence even while trying to record a big-margin win over South Africa and finish atop Pool-A in the Hockey World Cup at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Friday. Against South Africa, Australia – comprising other competent players such as Eddie Ockenden, Tom Craig, Jake Whetton, Jeremy Hayward …

Hockey World Cup 2023, Pool A: Australia demolishes France 8-0, Argentina edges South Africa 1-0
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023, Pool A: Australia demolishes France 8-0, Argentina edges South Africa 1-0

The Hindu  

Forward Tom Craig and drag-flicker Jeremy Hayward’s hat-tricks underlined World No.1 Australia’s class in its comprehensive 8-0 victory over France in a Pool-A match on the opening day of the Hockey World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. Argentina, the 2016 Olympic champion, recorded a hard-earned 1-0 win over a fighting South Africa in the inaugural match of …

Australia vs South Africa: Proteas show resilience on final day of Sydney Test to deny hosts series sweep
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia vs South Africa: Proteas show resilience on final day of Sydney Test to deny hosts series sweep

Firstpost  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins enforced the follow-on after bowling South Africa out for 255 but Sarel Erwee and Temba Bavuma held fort to ensure South Africa reached 106/2 before the players shook hands to signal the end of the series. Sydney: South Africa batted out for a draw on the final day of the third Test in Sydney on Sunday, …

T20 World Cup, 5 days to go: Top moments - Rabada hat-trick in last over gives South Africa consolation victory over England
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup, 5 days to go: Top moments - Rabada hat-trick in last over gives South Africa consolation victory over England

The Hindu  

The T20 World Cup 2022 begins in Australia in 5 days. November 6, 2021 T20 World Cup: England crossed the 131-run mark in the 16th over, which sent South Africa out of the tournament England suffered its first defeat in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup but still qualified for the semifinals on the basis of a better Net Run …

New Zealand takes L.A. rugby sevens crown; Australia claims World Series title
2 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand takes L.A. rugby sevens crown; Australia claims World Series title

LA Times  

New Zealand players celebrate their victory over Fiji for the L.A. rugby sevens title at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday. New Zealand beat Olympic champion Fiji 28-21 in the final of the Los Angeles rugby sevens tournament Sunday immediately after Australia clinched its first World Series title, a championship decided in the penultimate match of a season that began …

Australia win T20 World CUP 2021, beat new Zealand; NZ vs AUS Scorecard NZ vs AUS Highlights Scorecard
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia win T20 World CUP 2021, beat new Zealand; NZ vs AUS Scorecard NZ vs AUS Highlights Scorecard

India TV News  

NZ vs AUS Final Highlights T20 World Cup 2021 Highlights: Australia win T20 World Cup, beat New Zealand Australia 10 overs to 18 overs - Marsh, Warner smash fifties as Australia is inching towards victory. Playing XI New Zealand Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent …

T20 World Cup: South Africa Defeat England By 10 Runs But Fail To Qualify Owning To Low Run Rate, Australia Go Through
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: South Africa Defeat England By 10 Runs But Fail To Qualify Owning To Low Run Rate, Australia Go Through

ABP News  

T20 World Cup: England faced the first defeat of their campaign in their last Group stage game against South Africa. Earlier on Saturday, Australia had defeated West Indies comprehensively, thus leaving less space for South Africa to qualify. Australia vs West Indies Scorecard Here South Africa vs England Scorecard Here Kagiso Rabada's last over hattrick claimed the wickets of Woakes, …

T20 World Cup 2021: Australia aim to avoid slip-up against West Indies in their bid for semis
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Australia aim to avoid slip-up against West Indies in their bid for semis

Firstpost  

If lucky, a loss against West Indies still could hand Australia a semi-final spot as Group 1 runners-up if England make it five out of five, beating South Africa. Abu Dhabi: Their campaign back on track after drubbing Bangladesh in their previous game, Australia cannot afford slip-up against an unpredictable West Indies in their final Super 12 match as they …

AUS vs SA T20 World Cup: Australia edge out South Africa by 5 wickets
3 years, 2 months ago

AUS vs SA T20 World Cup: Australia edge out South Africa by 5 wickets

India TV News  

Australia endured some anxious moments before edging out South Africa by five wickets after their bowlers set it up with a clinical display in an ICC T20 World Cup match here on Saturday. Defending a modest target of 119, South Africa got the start they were looking for when Anrich Nortje dismissed opposition skipper Aaron Finch for a duck in …

Australia vs South Africa Highlights T20 World Cup 2021: AUS vs SA Highlights from Abu Dhabi
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia vs South Africa Highlights T20 World Cup 2021: AUS vs SA Highlights from Abu Dhabi

India TV News  

Australia vs South Africa Highlights T20 World Cup 2021 Toss: Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first Australia Playing XI: Aaron Finch, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David …

T20 World Cup: South Africa test first up for out-of-form Australia
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: South Africa test first up for out-of-form Australia

The Hindu  

Australia will hope its out-of-form top order fires from the word go when it opens its T20 World Cup campaign against South Africa in a Super 12 Group 1 match here on Saturday. Australia, searching for its maiden T20 title, enters the tournament on the back of a horrific run, having lost bilateral series to Bangladesh, West Indies, New Zealand, …

South Africa beats Kenya for Vancouver rugby sevens title
3 years, 3 months ago

South Africa beats Kenya for Vancouver rugby sevens title

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Winger Angelo Davids two tries in the opening five minutes to lead South Africa to a 38-5 win over Kenya and the Vancouver Sevens men’s title. The pair of tries in the final were among 10 that Davids, who has also played 15-a-side Super Rugby with South Africa’s Stormers, scored in six matches in the two-day …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Fiji defends rugby sevens title with 27-12 win over New Zealand
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Fiji defends rugby sevens title with 27-12 win over New Zealand

Firstpost  

The elated Fijians burst into a cappella hymns that boomed around the stadium to celebrate just the second ever Olympic medal for the nation of 890,000 people scattered around more than 330 Pacific islands. Tokyo: Fiji defended their Olympic rugby sevens title with an entertaining 27-12 victory over New Zealand at the Tokyo Stadium on Wednesday. “They won’t be thinking …

South Africa win T20 series after another Ireland collapse
3 years, 5 months ago

South Africa win T20 series after another Ireland collapse

Hindustan Times  

David Miller made the difference as he blasted an unbeaten 75 for South Africa to win the Twenty20 series by beating Ireland by 42 runs. South Africa slipped to 58-5 after 10 overs but Miller led the fightback with Wiaan Mulder to post 159-7. South Africa has an unbeatable 2-0 lead with the third and last T20 scheduled on Saturday, …

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