The South African cricket team, the Proteas, claimed a decisive seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first T20 international held at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. South Africa successfully chased down the target to take an early lead in the series, anchored by a strong batting performance.
France secured the Six Nations rugby title on March 14 following a dramatic 48-46 victory against England. The high-scoring encounter concluded a competitive tournament, cementing France's position at the top of the table in a match that kept spectators on edge until the final whistle.
France has claimed consecutive Six Nations rugby titles following a dramatic 48-46 victory against England in Paris. The high-scoring encounter was decided in the final minute, solidifying France's position at the top of the tournament standings and marking a historic achievement for the national team.
South Wales Police increased officer patrols across city centers, particularly in Cardiff, to ensure public safety during the final round of the Six Nations rugby tournament. The operation aimed to manage large crowds and maintain order as fans gathered to watch the concluding matches of the international competition.
The Australian men's and women's rugby sevens teams both reached the semi-final stage at the HSBC SVNS World Series tournament in Vancouver. The event, held at BC Place, saw both squads compete against top-tier international opposition as they continued their campaigns in the 2023-2024 World Series circuit.
England's women's national football team maintained their strong form with a 2-0 victory against Iceland. The win, achieved during a crucial World Cup qualifying campaign, saw the Lionesses secure three points through clinical finishing and a disciplined defensive performance, keeping their momentum alive in the group standings.
England travels to Rome to take on Italy in a Six Nations Championship fixture at the Stadio Olimpico. The match serves as a pivotal encounter in the tournament, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in the standings. Fans and analysts are closely watching the team selections and tactical preparations ahead of this highly anticipated international rugby showdown.
France secured a commanding 33-8 bonus-point victory over Italy in the Six Nations tournament on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille. The win maintains France's perfect record and strengthens their position at the top of the standings, keeping their Grand Slam aspirations alive.
Germany's men's rugby sevens team clinched the gold medal at the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi, Kenya, on February 15, 2026. This victory marks a significant early lead in the race for the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series, positioning Germany strongly for promotion to the elite tier.
The French national rugby team delivered a commanding performance against Wales on Sunday, February 15, 2026, securing a 54-12 victory at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Scoring eight tries, France maintained their unbeaten record after two rounds of the Six Nations tournament, solidifying their position as the sole undefeated team.
France kicked off their 2026 Six Nations campaign with a commanding 36-14 win over Ireland at the Stade de France on February 5. Les Bleus secured a bonus point, with Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring two tries, showcasing a dominant performance from the reigning champions.
France opens its Six Nations 2026 campaign against Ireland on Thursday, February 5, at Stade de France. Fly-half Matthieu Jalibert starts, aiming to relaunch his international career in the absence of injured Romain Ntamack. Antoine Dupont captains the French side in this highly anticipated opener.
The South African Sevens team, the Blitzboks, made history by winning their second consecutive HSBC SVNS Cape Town title, defeating Argentina 21-19 in a thrilling final at DHL Stadium on December 7, 2025. They became the first team to achieve back-to-back victories at the home tournament.
Luxembourg's senior men's XV rugby team secured a commanding 93-0 win over Estonia in the Rugby Europe Conference Pool A match on December 6, 2025, at Stade de Luxembourg, marking their second victory of the season and propelling them to the top of their pool. The Red Lions scored 15 tries in a dominant display.
Lille secured a crucial 1-0 home win against Marseille on Friday, December 5, 2025, ending Marseille's six-week unbeaten run in Ligue 1. Ethan Mbappé scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute, bringing Lille level on points with their rivals in the league standings.
The All Blacks, led by Head Coach Scott Robertson, unveiled their 36-man squad for the 2025 European tour. Having already faced Ireland, Scotland, and England, the team is now set to conclude their campaign with a match against Wales.
Argentina's national rugby team, the Pumas, achieved their largest-ever win against Wales with a dominant 52-28 performance at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The historic victory, part of the Quilter Nations Series, saw the Pumas score seven tries, with fly-half Gerónimo Prisciantelli named man-of-the-match.
Ireland secured a decisive 41-10 victory over Japan at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as part of the Quilter Nations Series. Despite a tight first half, Ireland's strong second-half performance, featuring tries from Jack Crowley, Nick Timoney, Andrew Porter, Gus McCarthy, Paddy McCarthy, and Tommy O'Brien, sealed the win.
The New Zealand All Blacks defeated Ireland 26-13 in the Gallagher Cup rematch at Soldier Field in Chicago on November 1, 2025. The All Blacks overcame an early deficit and a red card incident to score three unanswered tries in the final 20 minutes, avenging their 2016 loss at the same venue.
Australia secured a commanding 26-6 victory over England in the opening match of the Rugby League Ashes series at Wembley Stadium. Fullback Reece Walsh, on debut, and Angus Crichton each scored two tries, with Nathan Cleary's perfect goal-kicking contributing significantly to the Kangaroos' win in front of an Ashes-record crowd.
