South Africa: Bok Coach Still Singing His Annoying Song (AllAfrica.com)
IT IS sad that days before the Springboks take on England at Twickenham, Bok coach Peter de Villiers is already making excuses for the team's performance in case they get beaten.
Video: rugby union: England v Australia: 'It doesn't get more fierce than that' (Guardian Unlimited)
Coach Martin Johnson, hooker Lee Mears and No8 Nick Easter look ahead to Saturday's game against the Wallabies
'Today we ran out of luck' (Gulf Daily News)
BAHRAIN coach Milan Macala was visibly dejected last night following Bahrain's heart-breaking defeat to Australia, despite the "spirited" fighting performance the hosts put up against Asia's number one team.
South Africa: Arthur Ready to Take Fight to Aussies (AllAfrica.com)
National cricket coach Mickey Arthur was described as Graeme Smith's "yes man" when he was retained in the post after the World Cup last year.
South Africa: Boks Need to Motivate for Win at Twickenham (AllAfrica.com)
WESTERN Province and former Springbok backline coach Allister Coetzee believes the Springboks have the players and skill to beat England at Twickenham on Saturday, despite the team's substandard performance in their first two tour games.
Crisis talks earn coaching reprieve (The Australian)
OLYMPIC gold medal-winning coach Vince Raleigh has received a temporary reprieve, following a crisis meeting between the Australian Sports Commission and Swimming Australia yesterday.