Rugby-Rampaging South Africa inflict heaviest test defeat on All Blacks

September 13, 2025 4:12 PM

Rugby-Rampaging South Africa inflict heaviest test defeat on All Blacks

South Africa shrugged off a litany of injuries to humiliate New Zealand 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday, subjecting the All Blacks to their worst-ever test defeat in a Rugby Championship stunner. With their backline in tatters and trailing 10-0 early after a try to debutant Leroy Carter, the Springboks scored 36 unanswered points in an extraordinary onslaught a week after falling 24-17 to the hosts at Eden Park. Cheslin Kolbe lit the spark with a try in each half, while Damian Willemse, Kwagga...

Women’s elite sports to generate more than $2.35 billion in 2025, says Deloitte

March 18, 2025 1:24 PM

Women’s elite sports to generate more than $2.35 billion in 2025, says Deloitte

Global revenues in women's elite sports will surpass $2.35 billion in 2025, up from $1.88 billion last year, Deloitte said on Tuesday. The projected amount based on match day, broadcast, and commercial revenues is predicted to have increased by 240% in four years, Deloitte said. In 2024, annual global revenue for women's elite sports had crossed the billion-dollar threshold for the first time. Commercial income is predicted to bring in the largest share of revenue at 54% this year, while broad...