Stormers, Sharks, Lions book European quarter-final spots

The Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers are through to the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals, while the Emirates Lions booked their place in the EPCR Champions Cup top-eight following a thrilling weekend of European playoffs.

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Blitzboks pleased with big improvement in Hong Kong

The Springbok Sevens produced a much-improved display in Hong Kong this weekend despite losing three key games by less than one score, and as a result of their sixth place, they climbed two spots on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings – from seventh to fifth – with three tournaments to go in the season.

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Markram hits 175 as SA close in on World Cup qualification

Aiden Markram smashed 175 off 126 balls as South Africa cruised to a comfortable 146-run victory over the Netherlands in the third World Cup Super League one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday.

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Bavuma, Markram guide Proteas eight wicket win

South African captain Temba Bavuma guided his side one step closer to automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup after they defeated the Netherlands by eight wickets in the second one-day international at Willowmoore Park.

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