Sport
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African teams silence critics with strong World Cup showing
African teams excelled in the World Cup, with nine reaching knockout stages, but struggled with late-game collapses, revealing game management issues.
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Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
Linda Noskova beat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in a decider in today’s Wimbledon final, winning her first Grand Slam title.
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Pollock hat-trick helps England hammer Fiji to end five-match losing streak
Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick of tries as England ended their five-match losing streak with a commanding 73-8 Nations Championship victory over Fiji.
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Springboks hold off Scotland to win 42-28 at Loftus
The Springboks defeated Scotland 42-28, overcoming challenges, particularly in defense, with key tries ensuring their Nations Championship victory.
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Ireland make it six in a row but Farrell admits win ‘flattered’ side
Coach Andy Farrell was far from satisfied despite Ireland’s 36-20 win over Japan on Saturday, saying the scoreline flattered his side.
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Jordan humbled to break try record as All Blacks rout Italy 47-17
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick but found it “hugely humbling” to become New Zealand’s record try-scorer as Italy were overwhelmed 47-17 in a fast-paced Nations Championship Test on Saturday.
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France roar back as Wallabies crumble after half-time
France came from behind to defeat Australia 42-26 in the Nations Championship after trailing at half-time.
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Hundreds of Peruvian babies named after Norway striker Haaland
Peru’s national identity registry has revealed that hundreds of newborns have been named after Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland in recent weeks.
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Legal challenge looms over All Blacks rugby tour to South Africa
Legal challenges threaten the All Blacks’ South Africa tour, as new regulations may limit branding and impose state control over events.
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Late drama sends Spain through to face France in World Cup semi-final
Spain advances to the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Belgium, facing France next in a highly anticipated match.
