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Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni Mbonambi

World Rugby has closed its investigation into allegations the South Africa hooker called England’s Curry a “white c***” in the World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

A mystery disease hit South Africa's pine trees 40 years ago: new DNA technology has found the killer

In the 1970s and 1980s, pine trees growing in various forestry plantations in South Africa’s Western Cape province began to die in patches. These trees succumbed to a mysterious root disease and the patches expanded gradually. Spontaneous regrowth of seedlings in the patches died dramatically.

The Conversation

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains Kolisi and Cane collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

The Independent UK

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Cricket World Cup points table explained: Why India are above South Africa and New Zealand

India are above New Zealand despite the Black Caps winning every game of World Cup so far

The Independent UK

RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi

England’s Tom Curry alleged South Africa hooker Mbonambi had racially abused him during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

Bundee Aki and Antoine Dupont among nominees for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year

Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea also feature on a four-player shortlist

The Independent UK

Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

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World Cup: Babar Azam's captaincy at stake as Pakistan face must-win clash against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam's captaincy hangs in the balance as Pakistan prepare to take on South Africa in a crucial World Cup match on Friday. With a string of three defeats, a fourth loss would all but seal Pakistan's exit from the tournament, and it may also spell the end…

The Times of India

Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard to start for South Africa in World Cup final

The pair are the only two changes to the team which started the semi-final win over England.

The Independent UK

RFU reacts with fury to World Rugby ending Mbonambi case without hearing

RFU has said it is ‘deeply disappointed’ there will not be a hearing by an independent disciplinary panel into Tom Curry’s claim of racial abuse

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi

Springboks hooker Mbonambi had been accused of making a comment towards Curry in the semi-final win over England last Saturday

The Independent UK

World Rugby finds insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry racism allegation

The England flanker alleged he was abused by South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi.

The Independent UK

England hit out after Bongi Mbonambi not charged over two racism allegations from Tom Curry

RFU lament decision not to involve an independent disciplinary panel as World Rugby rule 'insufficient evidence' to bring charges

Evening Standard

The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of World Cup glory

Known as ‘Foz’ by his New Zealand players, a heroic win in South Africa last year stopped a horrendous run after five losses in six games. Now, as Harry Latham-Coyle details, the 58-year-old stands one win away from joining the illustrious company of Graham Henry and Steve Hansen as World…

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Joe Root on poor air quality at Cricket World Cup match: ‘Couldn’t breathe, it was like eating air’

Joe Root’s comments come as temperatures in Mumbai reached 35C during the match – with smog making matters worse

The Times of India

World Cup: Pakistan may bank on finger spin to counter South Africa

CHENNAI: When the World Cup fixtures came out, South Africa on a Chennai turner should have been marked by Pakistan as a likely 'win'. Things haven't quite gone to script since then and now the two teams are on two ends of the spectrum.

The Times of India

'Everything sort of clicked back into place...': Steve Smith reveals how he returned to form

NEW DELHI: After a triumphant performance against the Netherlands, Steve Smith, the veteran Australian cricketer, attributed his return to form in the ongoing World Cup to some key technical adjustments. On Wednesday, the 34-year-old displayed his revamped technique as he blazed his way to a robust 68-ball 71, comprising nine…

France 24

Kidnapping claims as 500 South African miners emerge from days-long underground strike

Inter-union rivalry led to protests by gold miners in South Africa that saw hundreds of the workers stuck underground for almost three days. They're finally out amidst murky accusations of hostage-taking. Also in this edition: a building boom in Dakar takes an ecological toll. Finally, Lagos Fashion Week gets under…

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The Independent UK

The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa's energy sector

The World Bank has approved a $1 billion loan for South Africa to help it address an energy crisis that has peaked this year with the country’s worst electricity blackouts

The Guardian - UK

Felix Jones: England’s next assistant coach and Springboks’ secret weapon

Felix Jones may not be a household name but the popular coach has chance to help South Africa to back-to-back World Cup triumphs before joining England

The Independent UK

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

The Times of India

World Cup: Shahid Afridi wants Iftikhar Ahmed to play like Glenn Maxwell vs South Africa

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell smashed the fastest hundred in the history of the ODI World Cup as Australia pummelled the Netherlands by a record 309 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday.

The Times of India

After many years of frustration, Aiden Markram cracks the ODI code

MUMBAI: Aiden Markram admits that it took him time to understand the nuances of batting in the ODIs. But now that he has learnt the grammar, backed by clear thinking, he is revelling in the newfound joy and South Africa are benefiting from it.

The Independent UK

England captain Owen Farrell: Online abuse of Tom Curry not acceptable

Curry has been targeted on social media after he alleged he had been racially abused during the World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa.

The Hindu

Amol Muzumdar appointed as head coach of the Indian women’s team

: Amol Muzumdar appointed head coach of India Women's cricket team till 2025 World Cup. He brings wealth of knowledge & keen understanding of modern game. Aiming to provide right preparation & guidance to excel & succeed in upcoming World Cups. Retired as 2nd-highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy & successful…

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