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Backline playmakers: Stormers’ cup runneth over
The Stormers are increasingly well-stocked in an area where last Saturday’s beaten opponents the Sharks look too thin, writes Rob Houwing.
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David, Marsh propel Australia to thrilling T20 win over New Zealand
LIVE scoring and commentary from the opening T20 between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington.
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British billionaire Ratcliffe completes purchase of minority stake in Man United
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said becoming a co-owner of Manchester United is a “great honour” and “responsibility” after his purchase of a minority stake was…
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[Klopp says Jota faces ‘months’ out as Liverpool injury crisis deepens](/sport/soccer/englishpremiership/klopp-says-jota-faces-months-out-as-liverpool-injury-crisis-deepens-20240220) [Afcon 2025 to be played in July-August with preliminary round starting next month](/sport/soccer/afcon/afcon-2025-to-be-played-in-july-august-with-preliminary-round-starting-next-month-20240220) [](sport/tennis)
Tennis
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Sinner a winner again as he powers to Rotterdam Open crown
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner powered to his first Rotterdam Open title on Sunday, breaking down a determined defensive effort from Australia’s Alex De Minaur…
[World No 2 Alcaraz slumps to shock Buenos Aires semi-final loss: ‘It really hurts’](/sport/tennis/world-no-2-alcaraz-slumps-to-shock-buenos-aires-semi-final-loss-20240218) [Nadal weighs in on GOAT debate, says Djokovic is the ‘best player in history’](/sport/tennis/nadal-weighs-in-on-goat-debate-says-djokovic-is-the-best-player-in-history-20240216) [Halep ‘confident’ of overturning doping ban after CAS hearing](/sport/tennis/halep-confident-of-overturning-doping-ban-after-cas-hearing-20240209) [Djokovic, Nadal to play ‘Kings Slam’ in Saudi Arabia](/sport/tennis/djokovic-nadal-to-play-kings-slam-in-saudi-arabia-20240206) [](sport/golf)
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Ailing Woods ‘feeling better’ after flu forced him out at Riviera
Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Saturday he was feeling better a day after illness prompted him to withdraw during the second round of the Genesis Open at The Riviera…
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Load shedding hurting SA’s Olympics prep, swimming coach hits out: ‘Everyone looking the other way’
A lack of electricity could severely affect South Africa’s Olympic-bound swimmers preparation ahead of July’s global showpiece, according to coach Rocco Meiring.
[Promising signs for Team SA in World Champs waters as Paris Olympics beckons](/sport/othersport/watersport/promising-signs-for-team-sa-in-world-champs-waters-as-paris-olympics-beckons-20240219) [Crown prince Birkett closes in on Dusi king throne, Solms and Behn cruise to victory](/sport/othersport/andy-birkett-closes-in-on-dusi-kings-record-solms-and-behn-cruise-to-victory-20240217) [Birkett eyes 14th Dusi Canoe Marathon title, Solms and Behn take advantage](/sport/othersport/watersport/birkett-eyes-14th-dusi-canoe-marathon-title-solms-and-behn-take-advantage-20240216) [Mtolo, Khwela take slender Dusi Canoe Marathon lead into Day 2](/sport/othersport/watersport/mtolo-khwela-take-slender-dusi-canoe-marathon-lead-into-day-2-20240215) [](sport/motorsport)
Motorsport
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F1 urges speedy resolution to Red Bull’s Horner inquiry
Formula One on Sunday called for Red Bull to resolve their investigation into team principal Christian Horner “at the earliest opportunity”.
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