44 m. ago Eben Etzebeth 'should have punched' Wales star as Springboks gouger speaks out

The South Africa lock is still waiting to learn his fate after putting his thumb in the eye of Alex Mann during his side's win over Wales

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3 h. ago Frasers shrugs off retail woes as luxury brand returns to growth

Frasers pointed to ‘green shoots’ in the luxury market, which has weakened in recent years against a tougher climate for consumers.

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8 h. ago How a sperm bank for cheetahs might one day save the fastest land animal

American zoologist Laurie Marker has been collecting and storing specimens in a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia for 35 years, hoping conservationists never have to use them

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16 h. ago TV Nicky's teacher appears in the dock to deny sexually abusing boy in South Africa

A former teacher who is accused of 93 historic sex attacks on Scottish schoolboys has denied ever abusing a youngster in his native South Africa.

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18 h. ago Maro Itoje eyes World Cup glory after England dodge big guns in 2027 draw

England ‘welcome whatever comes’ says bullish captainWales’ Tandy ‘unbelievably excited’ by England clashMaro Itoje has set his sights on Rugby World Cup glory in Australia in 2027 after England were handed a favourable potential path through the tournament when the draw was made in Sydney on Wednesday.Steve Borthwick’s side, who have risen to third in the world rankings after an 11-match winning streak, emerged on the other side of the draw from the reigning world champions South Africa, three-times winners New Zealand and France. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago 'Sadistic' wife tortured husband for a year, forcing him to clean up after her SIXTY Chihuahuas round the clock

Anna VDV, 47, appeared in the dock at Turnhout courthouse on Wednesday, weeping as prosecutors laid out an extraordinary catalogue of cruelty allegedly inflicted on the man she married.

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25 h. ago All Blacks meet hosts Australia in mouthwatering clash as England face Wales at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Ireland will take on Scotland in the pool stage while reigning champions South Africa could meet New Zealand in the quarter-finals

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25 h. ago Hosts Australia to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup pool as England draw Wales

Champions South Africa face Italy, Georgia and RomaniaIreland and Scotland in pool with Uruguay and PortugalThe host nation Australia will face their traditional rivals New Zealand at the men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027 after the draw was made in Sydney on Wednesday. The Wallabies, hosting a second men’s tournament, were guaranteed to face a top-ranked nation in Pool A due to a current world ranking of seventh, and the renewal of their fierce rivalry with the All Blacks is perhaps the most appetising possible outcome from the draw.The potential for a “Bledisloe Cup” opening match to kick off the global showpiece, on 1 October 2027 in Perth, will be a hugely attractive prospect for fans. Chile, playing at a second Rugby World Cup after their debut in France in 2023, and debutants Hong Kong are also in Pool A. England, who won the men’s tournament in Australia 22 years ago, have been pitted against their Six Nations rivals Wales, with Tonga and Zimbabwe the other sides in Pool F. Wales ...

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26 h. ago South Africa’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after draw

The defending champions are hot favourites and are seeking a third triumph in a row

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26 h. ago Rugby World Cup 2027 draw made as England's route to glory becomes clear

England have been drawn in a group with Wales for the Rugby World Cup in 2027 with New Zealand or South Africa among their possible opponents should they reach the final

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31 h. ago NHS paramedic Bradley Osner suspended after his dark secret is discovered

Bradley Osner was branded "dishonest" as the 47-year-old man did not disclose his conviction for causing the death of a pedestrian while driving in South Africa

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39 h. ago Daredevil wingsuit pilot dies after crashing into world famous landmark

One of the fastest wingsuit pilots in the world tragically died in South Africa shortly after testing out a new piece of equipment in described as half kite and half paraglider

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44 h. ago 'Dishonest' NHS paramedic is suspended after bosses discover he is a convicted killer

Bradley Osner, 47, had been driving ambulances in the UK since 2016 - despite mowing down and killing a pedestrian in his native South Africa 14 years earlier.

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45 h. ago 2 former South African apartheid police officers are convicted of killing an activist 38 years ago

Two former apartheid-era police officers in South Africa have been found guilty of murder in the 1987 killing of activist and student leader Caiphus Nyoka

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66 h. ago WRU plan latest as reason for west Wales axe and potential new 'fourth team' emerge

More details about the WRU's plan to cut from four to three teams emerged on the weekend as director of performance Dave Reddin appeared on TNT Sports ahead of Wales v South Africa. Here's what you need to know

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66 h. ago Eben Etzebeth to appear at hearing after red card for alleged eye

Mid-range offence could see eight-week banApology after match will be consideredEben Etzebeth is expected to appear at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday after his red card for alleged eye-gouging in the dominant victory against Wales on Saturday, with the Springboks lock potentially facing a long ban. The verdict is likely to be announced on Wednesday.As South Africa closed in on a record 73-0 victory in Cardiff, Etzebeth clashed with the Welsh back-rower Alex Mann, appearing to make contact with his opponent’s left eye in a fracas involving several players from both sides. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago South African radio presenter arrested over alleged Russia recruitment plot

Nonkululeko Mantula was arrested alongside four men

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69 h. ago Eben Etzebeth facing months out of rugby as World Rugby directive emerges

The veteran Springbok is expected to spend months on the sidelines after being shown a red card against Wales

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3 d. ago Brit tennis star Cameron Norrie gets engaged to girlfriend Louise Jacobi on stunning safari holiday

CAMERON NORRIE proposed to his girlfriend on a stunning safari holiday. The British tennis ace, 30, made the most of the short off-season to whisk Louise Jacobi away. They headed to South Africa, the country of Norrie's birth, to see the amazing wildlife. And Norrie ensured it would be an unforgettable trip by popping the...

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3 d. ago Springboks legend demands investigation as questionable footage used to accuse Wales star

Etzebeth was shown a straight red card for gouging against Wales, but Bryan Habana and Springboks fans have pointed the finger of blame elsewhere

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