World Cup
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World Cup history makers Morocco the star attraction at draw
Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco and 53 other African nations will discover on Wednesday who they must overcome to…
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Jamie Joseph to quit as Japan head coach after World Cup
Jamie Joseph has announced plans to step down as Japan’s head coach after this year’s Rugby World Cup, local media…
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Banyana Banyana en route to World Cup after a chaotic week
The first group of Banyana Banyana players are on a flight to the Fifa Women’s World Cup, after a chaotic…
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World Cup in sight as Rugby Championship kicks off
A shortened Rugby Championship to accommodate the World Cup starts on Saturday with southern hemisphere teams honing their game plans…
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SAFA hopes to resolve disputes before Banyana depart for World Cup
South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO Lydia Monyepao says they are hoping to resolve outstanding contractual disputes with players by…
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Springboks to use Rugby Championship as training ground for World Cup
The Rugby Championship this year is a curtailed affair, it is primarily being used as preparation for the World Cup…
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Cricket
Zimbabwe Beat West Indies, Dutch Knock Nepal Out Of Cricket World Cup qualifier
Zimbabwe stunned West Indies by 35 runs in a crucial World Cup qualifying triumph on Saturday while the Netherlands ended…
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Sports
New Zealand all-rounder Bracewell out of ODI World Cup with injury
All-rounder Michael Bracewell will miss the one-day World Cup this October with a ruptured Achilles tendon, New Zealand Cricket said…
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Football
Lionel Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last
Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he “doesn’t think” he will play at another World Cup in an interview with Chinese…
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Football
Tottenham’s Iwabuchi axed from Japan squad for World Cup
Experienced Tottenham forward Mana Iwabuchi was a surprise casualty when Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda named his Women’s World Cup squad…
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Sports
All Blacks centre Havili out for two months as World Cup looms
Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson backed David Havili to be fit for the World Cup after the All Blacks centre…
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Springbok Kolbe leaving Top 14 Toulon ahead of World Cup
World Cup-winning Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of their title,…
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Cricket
NZ captain Williamson set to miss World Cup after knee injury
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson looks set to miss the one-day World Cup in India later this year after rupturing…
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Sports
Aiden Markram takes South Africa to verge of World Cup
Aiden Markram hit 175 off 126 balls as South Africa took a giant step towards automatic qualification for the Cricket…
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Sports
FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups
FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to…
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Springbok Thomas du Toit to join Bath after World Cup
South Africa tight-head prop Thomas du Toit will join Bath after this year’s Rugby World Cup, the English club announced…
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Football
England’s Chilwell mentally stronger after missing World Cup
England and Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell said that missing the World Cup with an injury made him mentally stronger. The…
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Football
France’s Ethan Dumortier keeping feet on ground ahead of World Cup
France winger Ethan Dumortier says he hopes to remain humble despite becoming a key player for this year’s Rugby World…
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Football
FIFA says 2026 World Cup will have record 104 matches
The 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches instead of the traditional 64 games due to the expanded format with…
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South Africa News
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu staying on after World Cup
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will stay in his job after leading the Samurai Blue to the last 16 at the…
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