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Winning coach Erasmus 'emotional' at death of former Springboks

Winning coach Erasmus 'emotional' at death of former Springboks

An "emotional" South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said Saturday the death of two former Springboks this week cast a shadow over their record-breaking defeat of the All Blacks.

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Barca's Flick blasts Spain over Yamal injury issue

Barca's Flick blasts Spain over Yamal injury issue

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lashed out at the Spanish national team on Saturday after Lamine Yamal was ruled out of his team's La Liga clash against Valencia.

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Rampant Springboks inflict record 43-10 defeat to humble All Blacks

Rampant Springboks inflict record 43-10 defeat to humble All Blacks

A dominant South Africa inflicted a record defeat on New Zealand on Saturday, powering to a 43-10 win in a complete performance to reclaim the number one world ranking.

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Italy's Bezzecchi claims San Marino MotoGP pole as Marquez brothers denied

Italy's Bezzecchi claims San Marino MotoGP pole as Marquez brothers denied

Marco Bezzecchi claimed pole position for the San Marino MotoGP on Saturday as the flying Marquez brothers were denied a one-two in the final seconds of qualifying.

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Rampant South Africa inflict record 43-10 defeat on All Blacks

Rampant South Africa inflict record 43-10 defeat on All Blacks

A dominant South Africa inflicted a record defeat on New Zealand on Saturday, powering to a 43-10 win in a complete performance to reclaim the number one world ranking.

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Collignon stuns De Minaur as Belgium take 2-0 Davis Cup lead over Australia

Collignon stuns De Minaur as Belgium take 2-0 Davis Cup lead over Australia

Raphael Collignon stunned world number eight Alex De Minaur on Saturday for the biggest win of his career as Belgium took a 2-0 lead over Australia in their Davis Cup second round qualifier.

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Mourning Nepalis hope protest deaths will bring change

Mourning Nepalis hope protest deaths will bring change

Grieving families of those killed in Nepal's anti-corruption demonstrations say they hope the deaths will not be in vain, as the protesters' choice of interim prime minister took charge Saturday.

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Carreras boots Argentina to nervy 28-26 win over Australia

Carreras boots Argentina to nervy 28-26 win over Australia

Santiago Carreras landed 23 points with the boot to drive Argentina past Australia 28-26 Saturday as the resilient Pumas hung on to avenge a last-gasp defeat a week ago.

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Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge

Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge

Nepal's capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office.

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How mowing less lets flowers bloom along Austria's 'Green Belt'

How mowing less lets flowers bloom along Austria's 'Green Belt'

On a meadow in southeastern Austria near the border with Slovenia, Josef Hadler is working his tractor to mow several acres of land in a bid to better preserve the plot's biodiversity.

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