California is set to be the stage of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 after the San Francisco Bay area and San Jose were revealed as the hosts of the showpiece event.

number of other nations that declared an interest in hosting the World Cup, including Wales, England, South

Africa, Scotland, Portugal, Singapore, New Zealand, Spain, The Netherlands, Fiji and Hong Kong."

More than 15 medallists from the 2013 World Championships are among the United States’ team for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, due to start tomorrow.

announce 20 events set to feature at Grand Prix Final in London's Olympic StadiumApril 2015:  Brazil and South

Africa dominate sprint events at IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Sao PauloApril 2015:  Hayes becomes world's

Fiji surged to the summit of the Sevens World Series standings by claiming their maiden Glasgow sevens title with a pulsating 24-17 victory over New Zealand at the Scotstoun Stadium today.

Africa.

in a thrilling finale completed a commanding day for Fiji, who earlier thrashed then Series leaders South

Africa 15-0 in their quarter-final.They reached Glasgow’s showpiece contest by virtue of a comfortable

Africa book Rio 2016 places at Sevens World Series in GlasgowMay 2015: World Rugby reveals dates and

Africa maintain overall lead

London wheelchair rugby club Storm claimed victory in the inaugural BT Wheelchair Rugby National Championships at the Copper Box Arena on London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

medallists Canada, bronze medallists the United States as well as hosts Great Britain, New Zealand, South

Africa, Japan and France.Related storiesApril 2015: First ever Wheelchair Rugby National Championships

Fiji and South Africa both secured qualification for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro by reaching

“It’s a big moment for us,” South Africa’s Frankie Horne said.

set to provide one of the most dramatic finales in the history of the sport.The top three teams - South

Africa, Fiji and New Zealand - are all separated by just nine points, meaning the Glasgow event could

years at Sevens World Series eventMarch 2015: Fiji claim Hong Kong Sevens World Series event title as South

Africa maintain overall leadMarch 2015: South Africa and Fiji reach Hong Kong Sevens World Series quarter-finals

There was a mad idea at insidethegames at the weekend to set our alarms for 4am and find somewhere to watch the Floyd Mayweather Jnr-Manny Pacquiao fight before travelling on to the office for a day of work. Considering a distinct lack of sleep the night before, I’m not sure how this would have ended and, with the plan eventually abandoned due to a total lack of places in the area showing the fight, I don’t feel I missed too much.

consummate ease through a blistering array of unorthodox shot-making by players like AB De Villers of South

Africa and Chris Gayle of West Indies.

The international Women and Sport Seminar has taken place at the Polish Olympic Committee headquarters in Warsaw with the nearly 70 participants reflecting back on how far gender equality in sport has come in recent years.

honours and Thomas Różański being given the Coach Working with Women prize.Related storiesApril 2015: South

Africa stage Women and Sport Working Group Session to further females role in sportApril 2015: Repucom

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Evaluation Commission chief Louise Martin has dismissed the prospect of a back-up plan being considered for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, should Durban’s bid suffer setbacks.

The South African city is the sole bidder for the Games, following the withdrawal of the Canadian rival

“We have to make sure that these Games come to Africa for the first time.”Lisa Helps, Mayor of the Canadian

, claims chair Martin, as four-day visit commencesApril 2015:  SASCOC condemn xenophobic attacks in South

Africa ahead of Durban 2022 CGF Evaluation Commission visitMarch 2015:  Durban officially launch "compact

regarding a swimming pool for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. despite being “impressed” by facilities in the South

claims chair Martin, as four-day visit commencesApril 2015:  SASCOC condemns xenophobic attacks in South

Africa ahead of Durban 2022 CGF Evaluation Commission visitMarch 2015:  Exclusive: Durban 2022 must

believes the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Evaluation Commission’s visit is highlighting how the South

claims chair Martin, as four-day visit commencesApril 2015:  SASCOC condemns xenophobic attacks in South

Africa ahead of Durban 2022 CGF Evaluation Commission visitApril 2015:  Economic impact report

already available to public, says Durban 2022 chiefApril 2015:  South Africa Shadow Sports Minister

A total of 20 events are set to feature at July's International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix Final in London have been confirmed.

set to take place in Doha, Qatar, from October 22 to 31.Related storiesApril 2015:  Brazil and South

Africa dominate sprint events at IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Sao PauloApril 2015:  Hayes becomes

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) have staged the inaugural Women

Olympian and a silver medallist in the team event at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and former South

their experiences with the session and encouraged more women to take the initiative within sport.South Africa

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive David Grevemberg has met with 18 African countries as the consultation process continues over the Transformation 2022 agenda.

including Commonwealth Games Associations representatives from Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South

Africa and hosts Zambia, at the International Olympic Committee’s Sport for Hope Centre in Luskaa.The

a defining moment for our African colleagues, as they unite to support the ambitions of Durban and South

Africa in their bid to host an inclusive and inspiring Commonwealth Games in 2022.

said Moyo, who co-hosted the delegation alongside Gideon Sam, CGF vice-president and President of the South

are “Ready to be Inspired” by Durban’s bid for the 2022 Games, as they begin a four-day visit of the South

Commonwealth Sports Movement, we cannot fail to be excited by the prospect of a first Commonwealth Games in Africa

, and warmly welcome Durban and South Africa’s bid and congratulate the Durban Bid Team and their local

“Our belief in bringing the Games to Africa remains firm and very optimistic.”The Commission will prepare

Commonwealth Games in 2022.”Related storiesApril 2015:  SASCOC condemns xenophobic attacks in South

Africa ahead of Durban 2022 CGF Evaluation Commission visitMarch 2015:  Exclusive: Durban can build

Rio 2016 has marked the 500 days to go until the Paralympic Games milestone with celebrations and a flash mob on Copacabana beach.

well prepared to take on the world at this prestigious event,” Tubby Reddy, chief executive of the South

IPC claimApril 2015: Agitos Foundation workshops for Rio 2016 begin in São PauloMarch 2015: Africa