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The Sharks are the first SA team to reach the final of a European club competition beating Clermont 32-31 in the Challenge Cup on Saturday.

The North West University awarded an honorary doctorate in the discipline of Coaching science to Springbok Coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday. Students and graduates of NWU were in for a treat when Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi flew in from Paris to share in the moment, but first delighted students by showcasing the Web Ellis Trophy.

New Zealand Cricket said the decision to go ahead, had been taken after discussions at board level and with the players' association. "The consensus view was that a boycott in isolation would change nothing in Afghanistan," said New Zealand Cricket spokesman Richard Boock.

Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in what will be his first World Cup assignment since being named T120 International captain.

Former world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela was found dead in Johannesburg on Monday.

SA's Akani Simbine edged American Christian Coleman to win the 100-metre event at the IAAF Diamond League in China.

SA Rugby has announced the fixtures for the Springboks outgoing tour in November.

New winners were crowned champions of the Isuzu IRONMAN Nelson Mandela Bay and the IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday.

Verstappen rounds off a dominant weekend with victory in the first Chinese Grand Prix in five years.