Boks end eight year drought to beat England at Twickenham
epa10330901 South Africa's Kurt-Lee Arendse (C) catches the ball during an Autumn International Rugby Union match against England at Twickenham in London, Britain, 26 November 2022. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Boks end eight year drought to beat England at Twickenham

South Africa finally ended their eight-year drought against England to secure an emphatic 27-13 victory at Twickenham in their final Castle Lager Outgoing tour on Saturday evening.

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Kolisi: We know how big this challenge is going to be
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Kolisi: We know how big this challenge is going to be

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi knows they will have to put in a "strong effort" to over England in their final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Stormers eased past Scarlets in Cape Town
Hacjivah Dayimani of Stormers on the attack during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Llanelli Scarlets held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 25 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers eased past Scarlets in Cape Town

The DHL Stormers resumed their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign with a comfortable 36-19 win over Welsh side Scarlets at DHL Stadium on Friday.

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Neymar set to miss Brazil’s World Cup tie against Switzerland
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Neymar set to miss Brazil’s World Cup tie against Switzerland

Neymar is set to miss Brazil's next World Cup match against Switzerland after picking up an injury in their opening clash against Serbia.

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Martinez: Messi is very important to Argentina and the world of football
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Martinez: Messi is very important to Argentina and the world of football

Argentina will look to captain Lionel Messi to help keep their World Cup hopes alive when they take on Mexico in their next Group C fixture at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Saturday evening.

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Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England
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Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England

England moved one step closer to securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage following their goalless draw against United States, while host Qatar crashed out after their second consecutive defeat.

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Watch: Patrice Motsepe visit Ghana ahead of WC opener
CAF President Patrice Motsepe during the 2022 FIFA World Cup CAF President Patrice Motsepe visits Morocco at Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach in Doha, Qatar on 21 November 2022. ©BackpagePix

Watch: Patrice Motsepe visit Ghana ahead of WC opener

Watch as Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe paid a visit to Ghana ahead of their Fifa World Cup opener against Portugal on Thursday evening. (more…)

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Enrique: Gavi looks set to be a star of world football
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Enrique: Gavi looks set to be a star of world football

Spain coach Luis Enrique is confident that Barcelona youngster Gavi is set for global stardom following his impressive performance against Costa Rica on Wednesday.

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De Allende, Marx eager to clinch first win over England
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De Allende, Marx eager to clinch first win over England

Springbok duo Damian de Allende and Malcolm Marx say they are relishing the chance to claim their first win over England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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De Bruyne left perplexed after winning man of the match award
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De Bruyne left perplexed after winning man of the match award

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne was perplexed after being named man of the match in Wednesday's World Cup victory over Canada, stating that he "didn't know why" he was given the award.

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