59 h. ago Sydney Marathon 2025: thousands turn out and records tumble in race’s debut as a major – in pictures

Dutch multi-distance star Sifan Hassan has set a race record to claim victory in the first running of the Sydney Marathon as a World Majors Series event on Sunday. She ran the 42km in two hours 18 minutes and 22 seconds. Ethiopia’s Hailemaryam Kiros produced the fastest marathon run in Australia to win the men’s event in 2:06:06, as Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge fell short of the podium in the men’s categoryRecords fall as Sifan Hassan and Hailemaryam Kiros win Sydney Marathon Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Nigel Owens defends himself amid public row as World Rugby delete video

South Africa beat Australia 30-22, but there was a game-defining moment that has been at the centre of a controversy.

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9 d. ago Pollard shines as South Africa bounce back to beat Australia in Rugby Championship

South Africa 30-22 AustraliaSpringboks avenge shock defeat by WallabiesHandré Pollard put in a commanding performance at fly-half as a more pragmatic South Africa beat Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship Test in Cape Town on Saturday to reignite the defence of their title.Australia had stunned the world champion Springboks 38-22 in their competition opener in Johannesburg the previous weekend as the hosts tried to play an expansive game-plan with ball in hand and were picked off.More to follow Continue reading...

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1 week ago Australia beaten again as South Africa clinch ODI series with 84

South Africa 277; Australia 193 | SA win by 84 runsJosh Inglis knock can’t mask another batting failureAustralia have slumped to a seventh defeat from their last eight ODIs, suffering a 84-run loss against South Africa in Mackay that allowed the Proteas to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.After being crushed by 98 runs in Cairns on Tuesday night, Australia again struggled batting under lights as the recent 50-over retirements of Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell were laid bare. Continue reading...

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1 week ago South Africa beat Australia by 84 runs in second men’s ODI to win series – as it happened

The hosts were beaten by 84 runs as South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the one-day series3rd over: South Africa 7-1 (Rickelton 5, de Zorzi 2) To the surprise of nobody, Hazlewood is banging the ball in on a good length for the most part. When he tries to pitch it fuller he strays onto Rickleton’s pads and the left-hander benefits from a Carey misfield to run three. De Zorzi then opens his account with a couple behind square off his hip.2nd over: South Africa 2-1 (Rickelton 2, de Zorzi 0) A second slip comes in for the new batter, de Zorzi, and they’re both very happy when the number three plays and misses at his opening delivery. Excellent start for Bartlett who begins with a wicket maiden. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Australia beat South Africa in third men’s T20 international – live reaction

The hosts clinched victory in the in the T20I series decider at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns4th over: South Africa 32-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 24) Another productive over for the Proteas with Pretorius leading the way. The South Africa No 3 hammers Ben Dwarshuis for three boundaries – the first goes straight over the bowler’s head, the next is a glance to a vacant fine leg, and the last is the pick of the bunch with a crunching straight drive.3rd over: South Africa 19-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 11) A better over for South Africa as both batters find a boundary. Australia have had success with Glenn Maxwell opening the bowling in the first two matches in the series but seem to think there is a bit of life in this deck in Cairns. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Australia beat South Africa in third men’s T20 international – as it happened

The hosts clinched victory in the in the T20I series decider at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns4th over: South Africa 32-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 24) Another productive over for the Proteas with Pretorius leading the way. The South Africa No 3 hammers Ben Dwarshuis for three boundaries – the first goes straight over the bowler’s head, the next is a glance to a vacant fine leg, and the last is the pick of the bunch with a crunching straight drive.3rd over: South Africa 19-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 11) A better over for South Africa as both batters find a boundary. Australia have had success with Glenn Maxwell opening the bowling in the first two matches in the series but seem to think there is a bit of life in this deck in Cairns. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago South Africa beat Australia by 53 runs: second men’s T20 international – live

Updates from the second T20I at TIO StadiumAny thoughts? Get in touch with Geoff on emailMaxwell to continue, the young Pretorius top edges a sweep, it swirls over fine leg and dropped! Zampa was circling under it like a puzzled shark, never looked set, and as it comes down he’s craning his neck to work out the angle of the drop. His head isn’t in position, and he spills it. Maxwell is not happy, with two runs conceded as well, and he’s even less happy next ball when Pretorius puts him on the roof. Huge sweep shot, bounces off the corrugated tin. But Maxwell’s mood improves after a single, as Markram skips down, laces an off drive, but hits it flat and straight at mid off. Owen takes the catch.4th over: South Africa 35-1 (Markram 18, Pretorius 1) Ben Dwarshuis finishes the over tightly, only one run from it along with the wicket. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Australia beat South Africa by 17 runs in first men’s T20 international – as it happened

Australia battled back from a dreadful start n Darwin to win the first of three T20 matches5th over: Australia 60-3 (Green 25, David 18) So the run rate’s up and the wickets are falling. David doesn’t mind the latter, he maintains the former, thrashing Corbin Bosch’s first ball over backward point for four. It was full and wide but David has the reach to fetch what Travis Head couldn’t earlier. Bosch, tall and blond and built, looks annoyed, bowls the next into leg stump, and has David hitting to his outfielder at deep backward. That’s more the plan. No plan is containing Green though, who makes it look so easy slotting another six over long on. He’s 24 off 7 balls! Then races a single. He’s six foot seventy-three but he’s also quick enough. One ball to come, and David drives it over cover for six!Oh boy. Three down and they’re going at 12 an over. The ground DJ is playing Chappell Roan. Hot to Go. Continue reading...

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