Johannesburg, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Australia recall O'Connor to face champions South Africa

NAMPA / AFP

2025-08-14

Veteran fly-half James O'Connor has been recalled by Australia for a 2025 Rugby Championship opener against title-holders South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday. The 35-year-old, who helped New Zealand outfit Crusaders win the Super Rugby title this season, last represented the Wallabies three years ago. Ben Donaldson had been widely tipped for the playmaker role, but he did not make the matchday 23 named by coach Joe Schmidt on Thursday. O'Co......

Restricted content

Sports News

Los Angeles, United States, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - LA 2028 to sell venue name rights in Olympic first

2025-08-14 17:30:29

London, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Brady didn't understand football, says Rooney after 'work ethic' jibe

2025-08-14 12:30:30

Liverpool, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Liverpool 'agree deal' for Parma prospect Leoni

2025-08-14 12:00:12

London, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Brady didn't understand football, says Rooney after 'work ethic' jibe

2025-08-14 11:00:17

Paris, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - PSG begin French title defence as Pogba returns home and Paris FC step up

2025-08-14 10:00:24

Khaplu, Pakistan, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Chinese mountaineer dies on Pakistan's K2

2025-08-14 09:00:24

Cincinnati, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Tennis: ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open scores - collated

2025-08-14 07:00:07

Tokyo, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Top Japanese fighter retires to support comatose boxer brother

2025-08-14 06:00:05

Sydney, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Boars, Butterflies or Bees? Public to name Papua New Guinea's NRL team

2025-08-14 05:30:19

Cincinnati, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Defending champions Sinner, Sabalenka reach Cincinnati quarters

2025-08-14 05:30:18

Cincinnati, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Tennis: ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open scores - 1st update

2025-08-14 05:00:12

Latest NAMPA photos

OTJIWARONGO, 14 August 2025 - The Otjozondjupa Regional Chief Health Programme Officer, Martha Fotolela speaks at the Government Information Centre on Thursday morning at the Otjozondjupa Regional Council on the campaign against the Humane Papilloma Virus (HPV) which is underway in the region's four districts. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 14 August 2025 - Over 40 employees of Choppies in Katima Mulilo held a peaceful demonstration on Wednesday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 13 August 2025 - ECN's Zambezi Regional Electoral Officer, Lesley Simwanza. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 13 August 2025 - Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo commended the Sikondo Green Scheme for its innovative approach to agriculture and commitment to productivity during a familiarisation visit on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 13 August 2025-Kavango West Regional Governor Verna Sinimbo has commended the Sikondo Green Scheme for its innovative approach to agriculture and commitment to productivity during a familiarisation visit on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 August 2025 - The Bank of Namibia (BoN). (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK - The late Retired Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), Lieutenant-General Solomon Hawala. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA