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The Russian's ground game totally confounded the South African over five rounds.

Watch: An inability to score at the backend of games now seems in the rearview mirror, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Erling Haaland bagged a double to fire Manchester City to a perfect start in a 4-0 rout of Wolverhampton Wanderers on the first Saturday of the EPL season.

The Warriors have confirmed Michaela Brake's season is over.

A strong finish to both halves has helped the All Blacks to a 41-24 win over Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship game in Cordoba.

Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr is back to his best after winning the latest Diamond League meeting.

Australia rallied from 22-0 down in a stunning 38-22 bonus-point victory over South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener.

The Tall Blacks have been beaten 98-84 by China in their semi-final at the Asia Cup tournament in Saudia Arabia.

Matekino Gray and Tysha Ikenasio were ordered from the field within minutes of each other in the loss to the lowly Raiders.

Josh Jacomb scored 30 points in the one-sided win at Eden Park.

Bob Simpson played 62 Tests for Australia, scoring 4689 runs - with 10 centuries and 27 50s - and taking 71 wickets.

Liverpool struck late as the Premier League football champions began the defence of their title by beating Bournemouth in an Anfield thriller.

Analysis - Amazingly, they're back in the NRL penthouse - but only through the tradies' entrance.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is set to scrum down at No 8 for the first time in tests when they host the Wallabies in Johannesburg.

Niamh Fisher-Black was affected after several cycling teams were disqualified from the Tour de Romandie Feminin in Switzerland over disagreements about installation of new tracking technology.

Dricus du Plessis meets Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC middleweight title this Sunday.

Team lists, news and key stats for this weekend's Rugby Championship opener. Video