By Daniel EtchellsSouth African athletes had the chance to learn more about the professional opportunities available after sport at the fourth edition of the Athletes Career Programme (ACP) in Johannesburg.

Games after they claimed victory in the Sevens World Series event in Tokyo with a 21-14 win over South Africa

over for the Blitzboks but it didn't prove enough to beat a valiant England outfit, although South Africa

the event on home soil came to a comprehensive end as they were thrashed 41-5 by Fiji, while South Africa

build on their success in Hong Kong where they lifted the trophy, lost to overall title rivals South Africa

saw the Blitzboks squeeze through.That set up a fascinating final against England and although South Africa

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

By Daniel EtchellsHosts Japan progressed to their first quarter-final since 2000 at the HSBC Sevens World Series event in Tokyo after beating Samoa and drawing with Argentina in Pool D at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium.

hold a 100 per cent record heading into the quarter-finals.The other, current series leaders South Africa

Scotland.The Scots defeated Portugal 17-12 and Australia 17-14 to set up their encounter with South Africa

against Kenya, while also accounting for Canada 29-7 and the United States 24-15.Despite losses to South Africa

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

By Daniel EtchellsMorocco will be allowed to compete at the next two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments

was delayed until June over fears that fans from the region worst affected by the Ebola virus, West Africa

of Nations ban and fine February 2015: Morocco rejects $1 million fine and ban for withdrawing as Africa

Cup of Nations hostsFebruary 2015: Morocco fined $1 million and banned from 2017 and 2019 Africa Cup

of NationsNovember 2014: Equatorial Guinea to replace Morocco as Africa Cup of Nations hostsNovember

2014: Morocco expelled from 2015 Africa Cup of Nations after refusal to host

Michael PavittAn additional Para-cycling Road World Cup round will take place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

By Daniel EtchellsUkraine's Sergey Bubka has today announced plans to launch a complete review of athletics if successful in his bid to become the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) President.

will publish manifesto soon," promises Bubka March 2015: Exclusive: New IAAF President must think of Africa

By Gary AndersonApril 10 – Scotland's men secured a vital win at the Commonwealth Water Polo Championships in Aberdeen to put one foot in Saturday's bronze medal play-off after emerging with a 9-7 win over New Zealand.

sitting one point behind their opponents and knew that a win for the Kiwis would see them take on South Africa

fourth straight defeat to finish bottom of the table after they went down 15-1 to South Africa.South Africa

By David OwenA 20 per cent jump in income from its Asia and North Africa region enabled FIFA to generate

marginally more television revenue from the 2014 World Cup than the previous edition in South Africa

television broadcasting rights to Brazil 2014 crept ahead by just 0.9 per cent compared with South Africa

$2.426 billion (£1.634 billion/€2.260 billion).The advance was attributable to increases from Asia/North Africa

Caribbean.These offset declines from Europe and the rest of the world.While the hefty 20 per cent Asia/North Africa

hours.FIFA earned slightly more in TV revenue from the World Cup in Brazil than the tournament in South Africa

but European revenue dropped ©Getty ImagesRevenue from Asia/North Africa climbed from $503.5 million

By Daniel EtchellsThe Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has avoided a ban from the 2017 Africa Cup of

decision of referee Rajindraparsad Seechurn to award a penalty to opponents Equatorial Guinea during an Africa

protest at the decision of Rajindraparsad, who was banned for six months for "poor performance".The 2017 Africa

insidethegames.bizRelated storiesFebruary 2015: Tunisia appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over Africa

Cup of Nations ban threat February 2015: Morocco appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over Africa

By Michael PavittEngland Rugby 2015 have announced today over 20,000 new tickets have been put on general sale.

September 18 are also expected to be available, Scotland's Pool B match against two-time champions South Africa

By Liam MorganFiji produced an excellent display to beat defending champions New Zealand 33-19 to win the World Sevens Series Hong Kong event.

States, while his side's victory also gave coach Ben Ryan his first ever triumph in Hong Kong.South Africa

success.New Zealand also had to negotiate a tricky quarter-final as they beat Argentina 31-21, while South Africa

Plate final.That left two intriguing match-ups and Fiji proved too strong for overall leaders South Africa

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By Liam MorganAustralia clinched their fifth Cricket World Cup crown with a seven-wicket victory over fellow co-hosts New Zealand in front of a record 93,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

claimed three wickets.Grant Elliott, a crucial figure in his team's dramatic semi-final win over South Africa

By Liam MorganTickets have gone on sale for the inaugural World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, due to take place at the Copper Box Arena on London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from October 12 to 16.

medallists Australia lead an eight-team line-up, which also includes the hosts, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa

Wheelchair Rugby Challenge ©Getty ImagesLondon 2012 silver medallists Canada will join New Zealand, South Africa

By Liam MorganSouth African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) President Gideon Sam has set his country's team a target of 10 medals for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next year, which would be their best performance for nearly a century. 

le Clos London was one of three South African gold medal winners at London 2012 ©Getty ImagesSouth Africa

Sam wants other sports in South Africa to to ensure they are offering the best support to their athletes

By Liam MorganSouth Africa and Fiji both booked their place in the quarter-finals of the HSBC Sevens

they had thrashed Japan 27-0 in their opening match, which ensured they finished top of Pool C.South Africa

Williams of England both managed to cross over the line twice.Elsewhere, New Zealand, who trail South Africa