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Saracens clarify Brendan Venter role after ‘wine consultant’ claims

The South African took over from Mark McCall in the summer

The Independent UK · 12h ago

79 deaths a day: South Africa’s diabetes crisis needs a new strategy

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) recently released its report on deaths that occurred in 2024. The headline findings contain a sobering, recurring truth: diabetes was once again the country’s leading underlying natural cause of death.

The Conversation · 18h ago

Australia recall Nic Maddinson to face South Africa after batter recovers from testicular cancer

Maddison was diagnosed with testicular cancer in April 2025 but made a comeback late that year

The Independent UK · Oct 1

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Full Schedule: Check groups, key fixtures, Super 7 format and knockouts

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Full Schedule: The tournament will begin on October 2, 2027, with the qualifying Super Series in Windhoek before the main group stage starts on October 7. India and Pakistan are among the teams in Group A, with their match scheduled for October 10. The tournament…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Australia call in two bolters for Tests with star hurt

Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been called into Australia's Test squad in South Africa, with the news not good for Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.

AAP · Oct 1

Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup

There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in October 2027

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Who tops our list of contenders a year before tournament?

With a year to go until the tournament in Australia, how are each of the world’s top nations shaping up?

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations

Hundreds of people have held a demonstration against illegal immigration in the South African city of Durban

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Injury concerns mar Australia's consolation ODI win

Injury worries over Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw have marred Australia's win in a rain-interrupted third ODI that prevented a whitewash by South Africa.

AAP · Sep 30

Rugby World Cup bosses promise big party at first 24-team tournament

Organisers of the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Wednesday promised a massive party during the first 24-team tournament, which starts next October in Perth, Western Australia.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30