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Trio on tenterhooks before crucial 2023 Rugby World Cup announcement

  • Rugby Sevens

France, Ireland and South Africa will tomorrow learn which of them has the backing of World Rugby to

Council can choose to ignore the report's recommendations, or apply it to their vote.Former South Africa

with a total of 39 votes at aim for with regards to the 2023 World Cup as France, Ireland and South Africa

three votes apiece.Japan, the 2019 hosts, have two votes as do each of the six Regional Associations: Africa


South Africa claim Africa Cup of Nations hockey double

  • Hockey

South Africa came from behind to beat hosts Egypt 2-1 and claim an eighth successive Africa Cup of Nations

the clock to secure the victory.Ghana had earlier beaten Kenya 5-3 in the bronze medal match.South Africa


England avenge Jamaica to win Fast5 Netball World Series

  • Non-Olympic Sports

England surged ahead in the final stages to avenge an earlier defeat to Jamaica and claim victory at the Fast5 Netball World Series in Melbourne.

winners of six of the seven previous events and had who never finished lower than second place.South Africa


South Africa and Egypt to meet in men's final at Africa Cup of Nations

  • Hockey

South Africa will meet hosts Egypt in the final of the men’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia after

goals from Mohamed Zaki and Ahmed Elganaini completed a 4-0 win.The hosts are now due to take on South Africa

Kenya.Two goals from Keenan Horne, combined with strikes from Daniel Bell and Jonathan Robinson, saw South Africa

will hope to win the men's title in front of a home crowd ©African Hockey Federation/FacebookSouth Africa

of spots in the gold medal match even before their meeting in the group stage today.It is South Africa


Reigning champion Hirano through to ITTF Women's World Cup semi-finals

  • Table Tennis

Defending champion Miu Hirano of Japan won both her matches today to secure her place in the semi-finals of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Women’s World Cup at the Pan Am Centre in Canadian city Markham.

the hunt to secure a fifth title at the competition.The Chinese registered wins today over 2017 ITTF-Africa


England and Jamaica unbeaten as New Zealand lose twice at Fast5 Netball World Series

  • Non-Olympic Sports

New Zealand's hopes of winning a fifth consecutive Fast5 Netball World Series crown are all but over after shock defeats to England and Australia on the opening day of competition at the Hisense Arena in Melbourne.

they later returned to form with a 40-30 success over New Zealand.The New Zealanders, who beat South Africa

although they do still have England and New Zealand to play.A 37-29 triumph over winless South Africa


HRW slams FIFA for decision over human rights breaches in Israeli settlements

  • Football

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has claimed that FIFA are "sponsoring games in illegal Israeli settlements" after the governing body's Monitoring Committee decided not to take any action on the ongoing situation between Israel and Palestine during a meeting earlier today.

human rights.”In 2015, FIFA appointed a special Monitoring Committee, chaired by Tokyo Sexwale of South Africa


South Africa draw with hosts Egypt as both teams preserve unbeaten records at Africa Cup of Nations

  • Hockey

South Africa drew 3-3 with hosts Egypt today at the men’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, meaning

Tim Drummond’s 48th-minute goal secured South Africa a share of spoils at the Suez Canal Hockey Stadium.It

in their country’s favour.Round-robin action is due to conclude on Saturday (October 28) when South Africa

across the men's and women's competitions ©African Hockey Federation/FacebookIn the women’s event, South Africa

and Ghana both made it three wins out of three round-robin outings.South Africa thrashed Egypt 11-0

meanwhile, triumphed 1-0 over Nigeria thanks to a goal from Lydia Afriyie.They are due to meet South Africa



Ghana thrash Egypt at women's Africa Cup of Nations

  • Hockey

Ghana inflicted a heavy defeat on Egypt at the women's Africa Cup of Nations in the Egyptian city of

later before Ernest Opoku replied for Ghana to make it 2-2.Taine Paton then scored the winner for South Africa



WFDF launches search for hosts of 2019 and 2020 tournaments

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The World Flying Disc Federation's (WFDF) Board of Directors and Ultimate Committee are seeking bids from potential hosts for their upcoming 2019 and 2020 tournaments.

Championships, the Pan American Ultimate Championships, the Asia Oceanic Ultimate Championships and the All Africa


World DanceSport Federation continue qualification process for Buenos Aires 2018

  • Buenos Aires 2018

Breakdancers hoping to qualify for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires have been assessed in the latest stage of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) selection process.

Italy, The Netherlands and Russia also achieved the feat, while Poland had two qualifiers.Israel, South Africa



Moloney to captain Australia at Fast5 Netball World Series

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Netball Australia has announced Kate Moloney as captain of the Australian team that will compete at the Fast5 Netball World Series this weekend.

power plays.Moloney will lead Australia as they take on New Zealand, England, Jamaica, Malawi and South Africa