All Blacks remain rugby’s standard-bearers, shaping the global game with relentless performance and a storied, 100-year-old tradition.
Ryan Fox has won The Open at Royal Birkdale, becoming the second New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug. He seals victory with a 12-foot birdie on the final hole after a tense Sunday, beating Cameron Young as Sam Burns faltered.
Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles has joined Fulham for £30m, becoming the country’s most expensive player. Former international Stuart Dallas backs Charles and teammate Ethan Galbraith for Premier League success, while NI boss Michael O’Neill has built the side around him.
Australia has secured a 56-17 Nations Championship victory over Japan in Townsville, moving to a three-match winning streak under new coach Les Kiss. Flyhalf Carter Gordon and a standout backline move show Australia’s growing attacking threat, while Japan’s pace and tactical kicking kept the match competitive before Australia pulled away in the second half.
A gun attack has struck an outdoor techno event in Aarau, Switzerland, in the early hours of Sunday, killing a woman in her 20s and wounding others. Police have launched a large-scale manhunt, cordoned off wide areas and appealed for images and footage as investigators analyse cartridge evidence and video. Security has been increased across cantons.
Airlink has conducted a low-altitude flyby over Cape Town Stadium before a rugby match, with authorities saying it complied with safety limits, while experts warn of risk and potential precedent for future stunts. The event has drawn global attention and sparked debate about aviation safety.
The SACAA has obtained flight data and is reviewing whether safety concerns from the recent Cape Town stadium flyover require further action. Airlink has withdrawn its Sept. 1 flyover because weather conditions were forecast to be unsafe. Authorities say a full report with recommendations will be issued after the assessment.
A couple and their observers navigate a web of failed dreams and fragile affection in a cautious, intelligent drama from Seoul-based cinema. The film questions whether love can endure in the face of social pressure, economic strain and personal loss, offering a tempered, reflective ending.
Survivors and descendants of Sharpeville victims push in Gauteng High Court to repeal the Indemnity Act of 1961, seeking civil and criminal redress for killings during protests. The case follows decades of struggle and new legal challenges.
South Africa has taken a 2-1 lead in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with Baltimore set to host the fourth Test. World Rugby is exploring US games to boost revenue and profile, while unions weigh the idea against potential backlash from traditional locales.