New era as Wright named Wallabies captain for Wales Test

New era as Wright named Wallabies captain for Wales Test

Liam Wright was handed the Wallabies captaincy Thursday as coach Joe Schmidt gambled on a new-look team to get his reign off to a flying start against a Wales side reeling from seven straight defeats. The Queensland Reds flanker takes over from Will Skelton, who skippered them during their disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign under Eddie Jones last year. Skelton is based overseas and was not considered for […]

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Sport

Fan frenzy as World Cup winners India finally return home

India's T20 World Cup winners returned home to a heroes' welcome on Thursday with skipper Rohit Sharma and his players hailed by euphoric fans jostling to glimpse their stars. Frenzied crowds shouted "India, India" after they landed in New Delhi from the Caribbean, having been delayed for days by Hurricane Beryl. Whistles and wild cheers greeted the players as they walked out from the arrivals area with gold […]

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Sport

Sinner, Alcaraz move on at Wimbledon as Osaka slumps on Centre Court return

Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence. Australian Open champion Sinner defeated Italian Davis Cup teammate Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) in a three-hour 42-minute duel. Berrettini, the 2021 runner-up, fired 65 winners, including 28 aces, past the top seed and […]

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Sport

History-maker Cavendish eclipses Merckx with 35th Tour de France stage win

Mark Cavendish made Tour de France history on Wednesday to eclipse Eddy Merckx and win a record 35th stage, the British veteran then pledging that his love affair with the great race was far from finished. The 39-year-old beat Merckx's mark, which had stood since 1975, on the fifth stage of this year's Tour near the Alps having equalled it in 2021. "It's my 15th Tour de France and […]

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Namibia

The Namibian athlete with hopes of winning Paralympic gold

By Adolf Kaure, via bird story agency Greeted by cheers and hugs, Namibian para-athlete, Chris Kinda together with guide Kelvin Goagoseb was given a heroic welcome at the MTC Dome Indoor Sports Centre in Swakopmund after becoming the first para-athlete from Namibia to win a gold medal when at a Paralympic World Championships. Kinda dashed to victory in the 400m T11 event at the International Paralympic […]

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Sport

Brazil held by Colombia in Copa America, to face Uruguay quarter-final

Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The result means Colombia […]

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Sport

Breakdancing coach Robertson injects new energy to All Blacks

Senior All Blacks are enjoying the energy brought by new head honcho Scott Robertson -- the surfing, breakdancing, maverick coach who faces his first Test in charge against England on Saturday. The man nicknamed "Razor" has inherited a New Zealand side criticised for a lack of innovation under maligned predecessor Ian Foster. Lock Patrick Tuipulotu said Robertson had energised the squad since they gathered in Wellington last week. […]

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Namibia

Alexforbes Partners with Padel to Launch Corporate League

Alexforbes has partnered with Namibia Padel to establish the Alexforbes Padel Corporate League. This initiative is set to enhance fitness, foster team spirit and provide valuable networking opportunities among corporate teams. The league will culminate in a full-day final event on Saturday, 26 October 2024. Sponsorship and participation details Alexforbes has committed N$ 70,000 to sponsor the league. Entries for the league close on 26 July 2024, with an […]

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Sport

‘Microscopic’ attention to details powers Ireland, says Nienaber

Microscopic attention to details has helped turn Ireland into a rugby powerhouse, says former World Cup-winning South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of a series between the teams. "The amount of detail they go into is incredible," said the coach who quit the Springboks after the 2023 World Cup final triumph over New Zealand and joined Irish provincial giants Leinster. "It is microscopic. I did not do […]

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