Gundogan: 'Liverpool deserve title if season cancelled'

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Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says it would only be "fair" for rivals Liverpool to be awarded the English Premier League trophy if the season cannot ...

Arteta feared infecting Arsenal team

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta feared who he might have infected when he tested positive for coronavirus but he is ready to return to the Premier League after completing ...

Wayde’s 2021 blessing

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Olympic 400m champion Wayde van Niekerk says that while the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Games will give him time to regain full fitness, albeit under difficult ...

Travel ban puts Roberts' Stormers season in doubt

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A travel ban by the South African government could bring an early end to the season for former Wales international centre Jamie Roberts.

Stormers hit by " freakish" injuries

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Stormers coach John Dobson has lamented the "traumatic" injuries suffered by his Springbok World Cup final stars this Super Rugby season.

Youngster Saka helps Arsenal into FA Cup fifth round

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Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka scored one goal and set up another as the Londoners sealed a place in the FA Cup fifth round with a win over Bournemouth.

Buttler fined for verbal attack at Philander

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England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has been fined and handed one demerit point after a foul-mouthed verbal volley aimed at batsman Vernon Philander.

Du Plessis looks for positives after loss at Newlands

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South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said there are positives for his side to take from their loss to England at Newlands, mostly their fighting spirit.

Kallis has faith in a Protea miracle at Newlands

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South Africa batting coach Jacques Kallis is excited at the prospect of the second test against England ending in a draw or a win for either team.

Proteas look to silence England

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South Africa will hope to drive home their advantage at a favourite venue as they host England in the second test of the four-match series at Newlands.

Rabada hails impact of " greats" Boucher and Kallis

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Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada says the new-look South African squad are learning fast from head coach Mark Boucher and batting consultant Jacques Kallis.

South African cricketers threaten strike action

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The South African Cricketers' Association have threatened strike action by players weeks before England are due to arrive for a four-test tour of SA.

CSA board member resigns

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Cricket South Africa have found themselves in another controversy following the resignation of respected board member Shirley Zinn on Tuesday.

Louw announces retirement

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South Africa loose-forward Francois Louw has become the second of the Springboks' World Cup-winning side to announce their retirement from international rugby.

Vermeulen can't wait to take on Parisse

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South Africa number eight Duane Vermeulen is itching to tackle one of his role-models Italian captain Sergio Parisse when the sides meet on Friday.

'Destructive' Du Toit to replace Nyakane

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Following an injury to Trevor Nyakane, Thomas du Toit has been summoned to Japan to replace the tight-head prop in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Divvy won't support Boks at World Cup in Japan

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Outspoken former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says he will not back South Africa at the Rugby World Cup in Japan while Eben Etzebeth is part of the side.

Boks revival make them World Cup contenders

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The Springboks have had a superb revival under coach Rassie Erasmus and are looking to chase down their third global title at this year's Rugby World Club.

Kolisi hopes to inspire a new generation of Boks

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi hopes to inspire a new generation of Boks as he leads South Africa into the Rugby World Cup in Japan next month.

Jantjies keen to implement Bok plans

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Flyhalf Elton Jantjies praised the plans of coach Rassie Erasmus and said South Africa have developed the right systems to be successful at the Rugby World Cup. ...

Argentina bring in Creevy for South African test

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Argentina are taking no risks bringing experienced hooker Agustin Creevy for when they take on South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash this weekend.

Springbok skipper Kolisi out of Rugby Championship

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 36-man tour party for the Rugby Championship games in New Zealand and Australia which excludes skipper Siya Kolisi.

Sharks terminate Du Preez contract

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The Cell C Sharks have parted ways with head coach Robert du Preez after three years, ending his tenure a season early.

'Egypt just the wake-up Bafana needs'

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Coach Stuart Baxter believes a fixture against Egypt in front of 75,000 at the Cairo International Stadium could be just what Bafana need.

South African sides remain in Super Rugby playoff contention

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There could be as many as four South African sides in the Super Rugby playoffs this year as teams vie for spots in the final weekend of play.