By Rex Gowar MENDOZA, Argentina Aug 25 (Reuters) - Argentina stood on the brink of a remarkable first victory over South Africa in their second Rugby Championship match on Saturday before the Springboks rallied to snatch a 16-16 draw. The match had looked like ending in a perfect home debut for the Pumas, famously tough opponents on Argentine soil long before their … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-Rugby-South Africa deny Argentina a remarkable victory
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Platinum prices could rise in 2013 on limited supply-exec
HYDERADABAD Aug 25 (Reuters) - Prices of platinum could rise in 2013 as markets digest limited supply from major producer South Africa, Jeremy East, global head of metals trading with Standard Chartered Bank, said on Saturday. South Africa accounts for 80 percent of platinum supply and its producers have seen output fall sharply over the last year because of industrial … [Read more...] about Platinum prices could rise in 2013 on limited supply-exec
UPDATE 1-Platinum prices could rise in 2013 on limited supply
(Adds quotes from other analyst, details) By Siddesh Mayenkar HYDERABAD, India Aug 25 (Reuters) - Prices of platinum could rise in 2013 as markets digest limited supply from major producer South Africa, analysts said at an industry conference on Saturday, with platinum trading at a premium over gold. South Africa accounts for 80 percent of platinum supply and its … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Platinum prices could rise in 2013 on limited supply
Rugby-New Zealand 22 Australia 0
AUCKLAND, Aug 25 (Reuters) - New Zealand beat Australia 22-0 (halftime 9-0) in their Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park on Saturday. Scorers: New Zealand - Tries: Israel Dagg; Conversions: Daniel Carter; Penalties: Carter (5) (Compiled by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by Peter Rutherford) © Thomson Reuters 2012 All rights … [Read more...] about Rugby-New Zealand 22 Australia 0
UPDATE 2-Rugby-New Zealand beat Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
(Adds quotes) AUCKLAND Aug 25 (Reuters) - Daniel Carter ensured New Zealand converted their territorial domination into points as the All Blacks beat Australia 22-0 in their Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park on Saturday. Flyhalf Carter kicked five penalties and converted Israel Dagg's try to score 17 points for the All Blacks, whose victory ensured they retained … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-Rugby-New Zealand beat Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
