Morning Sports Wrap - 6 November 2016
The All Blacks have lost. Ireland defeated New Zealand 40-29 last night. It is the first time ever Ireland have managed to beat the All Blacks. This was the 29th meeting between the two countries.
Ireland scored five tries in Chicago, while New Zealand managed four tries.
The Springboks drew 31-all with Barbarians in London yesterday.
The Boks will face England next and have doubts about the fitness of Jesse Kriel, JP Pietersen and Willie le Roux.
Allister Coetzee has hinted that Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Jamba Ulengo may stay on for the Tests this month.
Van Rensburg and Ulengo are due to return home ahead of the Tests against England, Italy and Wales.
Hollywoodbets Dolphins will start the final day of their Sunfoil Series clash with the Cobras on 21 for one in their second innings.
The Dolphins lead the Cobras by 52 runs in Paarl.
Justin Ontong had earlier made 225 in the Cobras first innings.
Orlando Pirates have joined Supersport United and Cape Town City in the Telkom Knockout Cup semi-finals.
Pirates defeated Highlands Park 2-1 in quarter-final action last night.
Tendai Ndoro scored for Pirates, while they also benefitted from an Augustine Mbara own goal.
Supersport beat defending champions, Sundowns, in a penalty shoot-out.
Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars will contest the remaining quarter-final this afternoon.
They will clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
Chelsea are top of the English Premier League.
Chelsea lead Manchester City by a point at the summit.
Chelsea thumped Everton 5-0 last night.
Eden Hazard scored twice for the hosts at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City conceded a late equalizer in drawing 1-1 with Middlesbrough.
Sergio Aguero netted for City at the Etihad.
Sunderland had Steven Pienaar sent off in their 2-1 victory at Bournemouth yesterday.
Arsenal have Granit Xhaka back for their Premiership meeting with Tottenham Hotspur today.
Theo Walcott, Nacho Monreal and Santi Cazorla are all doubtful for the London derby.
Harry Kane is available for Spurs.
Manchester United are without Ander Herrera for their league assignment at Swansea City today.
Andy Murray will face John Isner in the final of the Paris Masters.
Murray is the new world number one.
The Springboks drew 31-all with Barbarians in London yesterday.
The Boks will face England next and have doubts about the fitness of Jesse Kriel, JP Pietersen and Willie le Roux.
Allister Coetzee has hinted that Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Jamba Ulengo may stay on for the Tests this month.
Van Rensburg and Ulengo are due to return home ahead of the Tests against England, Italy and Wales.
Hollywoodbets Dolphins will start the final day of their Sunfoil Series clash with the Cobras on 21 for one in their second innings.
The Dolphins lead the Cobras by 52 runs in Paarl.
Justin Ontong had earlier made 225 in the Cobras first innings.
Orlando Pirates have joined Supersport United and Cape Town City in the Telkom Knockout Cup semi-finals.
Pirates defeated Highlands Park 2-1 in quarter-final action last night.
Tendai Ndoro scored for Pirates, while they also benefitted from an Augustine Mbara own goal.
Supersport beat defending champions, Sundowns, in a penalty shoot-out.
Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars will contest the remaining quarter-final this afternoon.
They will clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
Chelsea are top of the English Premier League.
Chelsea lead Manchester City by a point at the summit.
Chelsea thumped Everton 5-0 last night.
Eden Hazard scored twice for the hosts at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City conceded a late equalizer in drawing 1-1 with Middlesbrough.
Sergio Aguero netted for City at the Etihad.
Sunderland had Steven Pienaar sent off in their 2-1 victory at Bournemouth yesterday.
Arsenal have Granit Xhaka back for their Premiership meeting with Tottenham Hotspur today.
Theo Walcott, Nacho Monreal and Santi Cazorla are all doubtful for the London derby.
Harry Kane is available for Spurs.
Manchester United are without Ander Herrera for their league assignment at Swansea City today.
Andy Murray will face John Isner in the final of the Paris Masters.
Murray is the new world number one.
Novak Djokovic spent the past 122 weeks at the top of the rankings.
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