Event: Africa

Liam Mackey
Once more across the narrow divide that is agony and ecstasy
Recalling mystery of ’78 as World Cup coverage now runneth over

THE old cricket verse, At Lord’s, puts it better than we ever could: O my Hornby and my Barlow long ago.

Mon, 21 Jun, 2010

World Cup bosses consider vuvuzelas ban

South Africa's World Cup organising chief has said he may ban vuvuzelas from inside stadiums after complaints from broadcasters and supporters.

Sun, 13 Jun, 2010

Fulham sign South African midfielder

Fulham have signed South African international midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi, for an undisclosed fee.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2009

Bowe proud of Ospreys 'gamble'

Tommy Bowe has admitted he still cannot quite believe just how well his move to the Ospreys has worked out for him.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2009

Journey down an artisan mine

IT’S only after 10am and already the searing heat and humidity of a typical west Africa day begins to force tiring locals under the shade of dusty makeshift shelters.

Tue, 05 May, 2009

McGeechan named as Lions coach

Ian McGeechan will lead the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, it was confirmed this morning.

Wed, 14 May, 2008

Habana hails departing Boks boss White ahead of Cardiff swansong

WORLD Cup superstar Bryan Habana has led the tributes to departing Springboks coach Jake White, declaring: “He has taken us on an unbelievable journey.”

Thu, 22 Nov, 2007

Lions hunt could go global

The Lions will cast their net beyond the four home unions in their search for the right coach to lead the 2009 tour to South Africa.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2007

Munster will need their Sunday best

IT WAS the comments of South Africa’s World Cup-winning captain John Smit that resonated most over the weekend.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2007

Harrington looks to get edge on Rose
BRITISH Open champion Pádraig Harrington is hoping to put the disappointment of failing to retain the European Order of Merit title behind him and focus on coming out on top of a world-class field at the HSBC Champions in Shanghai.

Thu, 08 Nov, 2007

Euro tour boss backs Els

In-coming European tour chief executive George O’Grady today described as “extraordinary” the pressure being put on world number two Ernie Els to play more events in America.

Sun, 31 Oct, 2004

Howell maintains Cup bid

Ryder Cup hopeful David Howell picked up where he left off when the BMW International Open – the final qualifying event for Europe’s side – resumed in Munich today.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2004

Australia v South Africa Tri-Nations clash underway

Vodacom Tri-Nations Series Australia v South Africa

Sat, 31 Jul, 2004

Tigers slay Dragons in easy win

Leicester 34 Gwent Dragons 3

Sun, 14 Dec, 2003

Van der Westhuizen inspired by past glories

Joost van der Westhuizen today warned South Africa’s World Cup rivals that his squad are motivated by the unifying spirit of 1995 and the historic day the Springboks were handed the World Cup by president Nelson Mandela.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2003

Major blow for Springboks

South Africa’s World Cup campaign suffered a major setback today when flanker Joe van Niekerk was ruled out of the tournament.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2003

Mugabe visit to Paris sparks protest over human rights

A HUMAN rights protest marked the start of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s controversial visit to Paris for a Franco-African summit, and one activist filed a complaint to urge the African leader’s arrest on torture charges.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2003

Golf: Goosen grabs Grand Slam lead

South Africa’s US Open hero Retief Goosen carded a six-under-par 66 for a one-shot lead over three-time defending champion Tiger Woods at the halfway stage of the 36-hole PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Hawaii - the event for the season’s four Major winners.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2001

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