Hosts New Zealand recorded a crushing victory as the International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Women's Youth Water Polo Championships began in Auckland.

The Kiwis crushed South Africa 21-5 at the National Aquatic Stadium to begin Group A with a bang.Liana

A superb England held off of a fightback by the South African hosts to win the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series leg in thrilling fashion at the Cape Town Stadium today.

South Africa, winners of the season-opener in Dubai, made a good start towards continuing their good

score by Ruaridh McConnochie.A successful conversion by Tom Mitchell put England 19-12 ahead.South Africa

HSBC Sport/TwitterWith Dan Norton sent to the sinbin, Werner Kok scored in the final moments for South Africa

 England had won 33-14 over Scotland in their semi-final while South Africa won 14-7 over New Zealand

Spain secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup in Lucknow after a dramatic last-minute equaliser against New Zealand ensured them the runners-up spot in Pool C.

and Argentina.Pool B sees The Netherlands face Egypt and Malaysia go up against Belgium, while South Africa

The National Olympic Committee of Cape Verde (COC) has held the country's first Olympic Athletes' Forum in capital city Praia.

Tounkara is a member of the Athletes' Commission of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

Reigning Commonwealth Games champions South Africa were one of four teams who remained unbeaten during

and Scotland also made it through the opening day without losing.Tomorrow’s quarter-finals see South Africa

Tournament underdogs Austria continued their surprise surge towards the quarter-finals of the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup as they stunned South Korea to move to the summit of Pool A at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Lucknow today.

the net to make for a tense finale but the hosts held on to clinch their second win in Pool D.South Africa

Defending champions Germany became the first team to reach the quarter-finals of the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup after claiming a 2-1 win over New Zealand at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Lucknow today.

Australia.Hosts India face England in the second of the day’s Pool D matches, following the game between South Africa

South Africa will be out to continue their winning start to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series season

Having defeated Fiji 26-14 in the final of the series' first round in Dubai last week, South Africa find

Town Stadium.Captain Philip Snyman admitted home expectations are high, especially given that South Africa

New Zealand won all three of their semi-finals today at the World Bowls Championships in Christchurch, securing their place in the gold medal matches of the men's fours and singles competitions as well as the women's pairs event.

and Australia will meet in Saturday's women's triples final after beating Malaysia 18-16 and South Africa

The first episode of a new four part series titled "Camps to Champs", detailing four different Olympians travelling to various refugee camps around the world, was premiered at the Institute of Contemporary Arts here in London tonight.

camp in Jordan ©Olympic ChannelThe fourth Olympian featured in the series is Sizwe Ndlovu of South Africa

Defending champions Germany began their pursuit of a third consecutive Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup title with a narrow 2-1 victory over Spain on the opening day of the event at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Uttar Pradesh.

as the Indian team strolled to an easy win.England were involved in a thrilling contest with South Africa

tournament, which attracts the world’s top players under the age of 21, came when England and South Africa

banned for life by FIFA’s Ethics Committee for their involvement in a match-fixing scandal in South Africa

Kirsten Nematandani, the former President of the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) has, however

statement, FIFA confirmed the sanctions were "related to international friendly matches played in South Africa

matches in question, against Thailand, Bulgaria, Colombia and Guatemala, all took place before South Africa

cooperation and reporting elements of the code.Kirsten Nematandani, the former President of the South Africa

for the benefit of gambling syndicates in Asia, linked to convicted match-fixer Wilson Perumal.South Africa

Hosts New Zealand is guaranteed to win three medals after a successful final day of group stage matches at the World Bowls Championships in Christchurch today.

their games today at Burnside Bowls Club to finish with a perfect record.Their 36-4 win against South Africa

fourth at Bowls Papanui.Malaysia and Australia won the triple sections, leaving England, Wales, South Africa

India's senior captain PR Sreejesh has sought to quell rising tensions between his country and Pakistan as their under-21 side prepare to begin their Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup campaign in Uttar Pradesh.

India have been drawn to face England, Canada and South Africa in Pool D as they seek to win their first

Former national team coach Bernard Laporte has been elected President of the French Rugby Federation (FFR).

France’s bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup as they prepare to go up against Ireland, Italy and South Africa