Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the South Africa ‘A’ (SA ‘A’) touring party for next month’s multi-format tour against England Lions in England. Hollywoodbets Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman will captain SA ‘A’ in two four-day matches and three 50-over matches from 22 May-9 June. World Sports Betting Western Province seamer Dane Paterson is recalled to the national fold with his inclusion in the four-day squad, while Dafabet Warriors batter Jordan Hermann has

With only two rounds remaining before the 2026 SA Cup semi-finals, the stakes could hardly be higher for the teams chasing play-off spots, with the top four teams at the end of the league phase also qualifying for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division. At the summit of the log, Suzuki Griquas have opened a seven-point gap, creating breathing space between themselves and the chasing pack. As a result, they are firmly in pole position to secure one of the two coveted home sem

Day 6 of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 proved to be one of the most dramatic days of the tournament thus far, with multiple close finishes, statement wins and a thrilling finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The headline clash between the Fireballs and Flames lived up to its billing, producing a pulsating contest that went down to the final moments, with the Flames securing a thrilling 50-49 victory. The Fireballs made a strong start, leading 15-12 after

Western Province and Eastern Province will contest the final of the 2026 U20 Women’s Week in Alberton on Friday after dominating displays on day two of the action at Alberton Rugby Club, with WP scoring 10 tries in their 54-0 win over Boland, while EP outplayed hosts, the Golden Lions, 23-7. The two undefeated sides impressed with their team play but there is little doubt that some of the most exciting young backs in the country are coming through the ranks at the two coastal

The Junior Springboks returned to the training ground on Wednesday after enjoying a recovery day on Tuesday, following their 48-21 win over Argentina in Monday’s opening round of the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship staged in Gqeberha. The team followed their usual recovery protocols, following their physical battle with Los Pumitas, while conducting a thorough review of the opening encounter. Under clear skies on Wednesday, the squad resumed their preparation programme for their

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has invited Sizophila Solontsi and Nomawethu Mabenge to join a group of 36 players at a training camp in Stellenbosch next month, in preparation of the Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Kenya. The squad will assemble from 10 May, with a final squad of 28 players to depart to Nairobi on 20 May where they will defend the continental championship crown at the RFUEA Grounds from 23-31 May. The Springbok Women will face Madagascar on 23 May, Ugan

The Lions XV recorded their fourth consecutive SA Rugby Under-23 Cup victory when they outplayed their Gauteng neighbours, the Vodacom Bulls XV, by 49-31 in their fourth-round derby in Johannesburg, while the DHL Stormers XXIII defeated the Hollywoodbets Sharks U23s 41-7 in Cape Town. Saturday’s results leave the Lions way out in front on a perfect 20 points from their four games. They are followed by the Bulls on 12 league points, while the Stormers are 10 points after their

All you need to know as Arsenal and Man City lead the race for the 2025/26 Premier League title The Premier League title race is incredibly close, with Arsenal three points ahead at the top with four fixtures remaining but having played an extra match than Manchester City. Going into last weekend, the top two were level on matches, points and goal difference for only the second time this late in a season in Premier League history, after 1998/99. Arsenal now lead after a 1-0 h

As the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 reached its midway point, teams began to find consistency and rhythm, delivering a day filled with high-quality performances, dramatic finishes and a standout Gauteng derby to cap proceedings. The highly anticipatedclash between the Jaguars and Fireballs lived up to expectations, with the Jaguars producing a composed and clinical performance to secure a 45-38 victory and claim the Jukskei River bragging rights. The Fireballs made the

The race to Bilbao reaches its final hurdle this weekend as the last four teams in the EPCR Challenge Cup battle for a place in the final. Ulster Rugby host Exeter Chiefs on Saturday, before Montpellier Hérault Rugby take on Dragons RFC on Sunday. With a spot in the Final on the line, both semi-finals promise high-intensity clashes ahead of the biggest weekend in international club rugby on 22–23 May in Bilbao. Tickets are still available for fans eager to be part of the acti

The road to the 2026 Investec Champions Cup Final runs through Dublin and Bordeaux, as Europe’s elite prepare for a decisive weekend. On Saturday and Sunday two high-stakes clashes will determine who books a place in Bilbao. Leinster Rugby and RC Toulon go head-to-head on Saturday, before Union Bordeaux-Bègles face Bath Rugby on Sunday. With a spot in the Final on the line, both encounters promise intensity, drama and world-class rugby. See the match-by-match preview statisti

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has been rewarded for her recent heroics against India by reaching a new career-best rating on the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Wolvaardt was at her brilliant best against the reigning ICC Women's Cricket World Cup winners, with the right-hander scoring a superb century in the third game of the five-match series and chipping in with a trio of half-centuries to finish with a total of 330 runs and the Player of the Series award i

Super Rugby Pacific is delighted to confirm that Super Round in Christchurch recorded the event's best-ever attendance with a total of 73 187 fans flooding through the gates across three sold-out days at One New Zealand Stadium. More than 13,500 fans travelled to Christchurch from across New Zealand, Australia and Fiji, as well as Europe, the UK, Japan and North America, with the economic injection into the city's economy expected to well exceed the original estimate of $6-mi

Chris Smith. Openfield On his first day at the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions, Chris Smith walked out onto the Ellis Park pitch and just stood there for a moment. He was alone. It was exactly two years to the day that his father – a staunch Lions fan – had passed away. And Smith knew he was exactly where he needed to be. “It was 1 July when I joined the Lions. A Monday morning. I remember thinking – it’s 1 July. It’s two years since dad passed. He grew up supporting the Lions. I’

Laura Wolvaardt struck an unbeaten half-century to help propel the Proteas Women to a 23-run win over India in the fifth T20 International (T20I) at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Monday, sealing a 4-1 series victory for the hosts. Wolvaardt, who was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series, top-scored with 92* off 56 balls (11x4, 2x6) as South Africa posted 155/6, before Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/15) and Nadine de Klerk (2/26) starred with the ball to restrict India to 1

Day 4 of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 coincided with South Africa’s Freedom Day and the occasion was marked with vibrant energy both on and off the court, as fans, friends and families filled the arena in support of their teams. Adding to the atmosphere, teams continued the now-familiar pre-match dance routines, setting the tone for another thrilling day of netball action. The headline clash between the Fireballs and Aloes lived up to expectations, with the Fireball

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote left the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium a satisfied man after the South Africans kicked off their U20 Rugby Championship campaign with a statement victory over Argentina on Monday. The Junior Boks blended a high tempo attacking game with a gritty defensive display that left the Gqeberha crowd delighted. Despite the comfortable 48-21 scoreline, the match was a relentless physical test and Junior Bok head coach Kevin Foote praised his side’s inten

Western Province, Eastern Province and Boland showed their intent at Alberton Rugby Club on Monday with three commanding wins on the opening day of the 2026 U20 Women’s Week, while Griquas and the Limpopo Blue Bulls started their tier two campaign impressively as well. EP outplayed the Blue Bulls (46-10), WP romped past Free State (79-0) and Boland proved too slick for Border (29-22), while tournament hosts, the Golden Lions started their campaign with a 10-0 win over KwaZulu

The Junior Springboks started their U20 Rugby Championship campaign with a 48-21 victory over Argentina in Gqeberha on Monday, racing into a 36-0 lead at the break and although the visitors fought back in the second half, the South Africans did enough to move to the top of the log after the first round of the SANZAAR competition. The SA U20s were superb in the first half and although it wasn’t a faultless display, the 10 398 spectators were treated to a great game on a sunny

Larry Hodes, CEO Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member. South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation of any economy. It is also quietly running out of the people who make the networks actually work. The headline numbers are the ones we celebrate. According to the Franchise Association of South Africa’s most recent survey, 727 franchise systems and more than 68 000 franchisees now contribute roughly 15% of GDP, generate turnover approaching R1-tri

History beckons for holders Paris and a number of their players but they will have to overcome a troubling streak against Bayern, while Atleti's impressive record against English sides will be seriously tested by an Arsenal team that beat them convincingly in the league phase. Check out the key statistics from both semi-final first legs. Both kick-off times are 9pm (CET). Tuesday Paris v Bayern Paris and Bayern are used to mouth-watering ties, having progressed past Liverpool

World Rugby has confirmed the appointment of Dimitri Yachvili and Marcelo Bosch as new members of the voting panel for the World Rugby Awards men’s 15s categories, further strengthening the peer-led jury that recognises excellence at the highest level of the international game. Both former internationals bring outstanding playing pedigrees and deep understanding of elite rugby, reinforcing the credibility and expertise of one of the sport’s most respected awards panels. A piv

The match of the day saw Stings take on Jaguars in the final clash of the day of the Telkom Netball League. It was Stings who took the game 53-51 handing Jaguars their first defeat of the season. Both teams were evenly matched however it was Stings that scraped through with an extra point finishing the quarter 13-12. The Jaguars were not about to sit back and allow Stings run wild – they found their way back into the game. Coach Rozanne Matthyse made a tactical change in the

The DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors have become the first teams to book spots in the United Rugby Championship Play-Offs, with seven sides now left battling it out for the other six places. They both qualified in the wake of their top-of-the-table clash in Cape Town where the Stormers won 48-12 to leapfrog the Scottish outfit and take over as league leaders. John Dobson’s team scored six tries, including one from 23-point flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, as they recorded

Suzuki Griquas reigned supreme in their top-of-the-table SA Cup clash with the Airlink Pumas when they defeated the defending champions on Sunday to remain unbeaten in 2026, while there were also important victories for the Dotsure SWD Eagles, Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Eastern Province and the Valke. In a high-stakes clash between the SA Cup’s top two sides, Griquas maintained their unbeaten streak with a hard-fought 44-34 victory over the Pumas at Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley

Back-to-back MotoGP victories at your home Grand Prix are what dreams are made of and Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) has achieved just that after the #73 rolled out a stunner in a dramatic 2026 Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Spain that saw Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) crash out of second place on Lap 2. Marco Bezzecchi’s (Aprilia Racing) record-breaking victory run is now over but the Italian’s P2 is another fantastic result for the championship leader as c

Esme Hamilton, the Investec South African Women’s Open champion. Mark Sampson As a lover of scrapbooking, England’s Esme Hamilton now has a very special golf memory to add to her collection after claiming her maiden Ladies European Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour title in the Investec South African Women’s Open at Royal Cape Golf Club on Sunday. Hamilton closed with a 71 on a final day of constant rain to win on 15-under par, two strokes clear of fellow English professional Car

Riley Norton will lead the Junior Springboks in their 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina’s Los Pumitas on Monday, as they aim to make an immediate impact in front of their home crowd in Gqeberha. In addition to delivering a motivational speech to the SA U20s, Siya Kolisi called on rugby supporters across the Eastern Cape to turn out in their numbers to support the tournament and the Junior Boks. The clash between the Junior Boks and Los Pumitas kicks of

The DHL Stormers, Fidelity Securedrive Lions and Vodacom Bulls kept the South African flag flying high in the third-last round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as they registered vital victories to improve their positions on the log but it was a weekend of bitter disappointment for the Hollywoodbets Sharks, whose campaign will officially conclude at the end of the pool stages. The Sharks suffered a narrow 33-28 defeat against Edinburgh in Scotland in the opening match

SANZAAR’s Rugby Championship U20 competition returns to the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, when the best junior talent from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina converges on Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The southern hemisphere’s next generation of stars descend on Gqeberha for the second successive year, with the action kicking off with Round 1 of the three-round tournament on Freedom Day, 27 April, followed by match days on 3 and 9 May as the teams step up

Deepti Sharma produced a Player of the Match performance with a five-wicket haul to help India secure a 14-run victory over the Proteas Women in the fourth T20 International (T20I) in Johannesburg on Saturday. The home side now leads the five-match series 3-1. Sharma returned impressive figures of 5/19 to help restrict the Proteas to 171/9 after India posted a commanding 185/5, featuring key contributions from Jemimah Rodrigues (43) and Sharma (36*). South Africa won the toss

Following a vibrant opening ceremony and team parade, attention quickly returned to the court for the headline clash between the Fireballs and the Crinums in the Telkom Netball League - a matchup that lived up to its billing on paper but ultimately turned into a statement performance. The Crinums asserted control early but it was in the second quarter where they truly separated themselves, surging to a commanding 32-13 lead. Their dominance across both ends of the court left

Esme Hamilton. Mark Sampson The most challenging day to date of the 2026 Investec South African Women’s Open produced some of the most captivating golf, with Slovenia’s Pia Babnik and England’s Esme Hamilton tied for the lead going into the final round at Royal Cape Golf Club. After two days of perfect weather and low scoring, the Cape wind arrived on Saturday. Only nine players in the field of 66 were able to shoot under par on the day. Hamilton shot the joint low round of t

The DHL Stormers ran in six tries to claim a 48-12 win against the Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium and move to the top of the Vodacom URC standings on Saturday. It was a statement performance in the last home game of the regular season and puts the Stormers in a strong position heading into the final two rounds before the play-offs. The home side came out firing and opened the scoring with a penalty from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in his 50th match. They kept up their dominanc

The Springbok Women completed their first alignment camp for the 2026 season in Stellenbosch on Friday, much to the satisfaction of Swys de Bruin (head coach), who feels that important objectives have been reached during the two weeks spent together. “This was a good start for us and I am happy with the outcomes,” De Bruin said. “We had a number of objectives, including conditioning, defence and working on the breakdowns and I am happy with the results, especially the conditi

For the first time since the 1970 final, Chelsea and Leeds will meet in the FA Cup at Wembley, a game which was drawn 2-2 despite Leeds twice taking the lead. The final replay at Old Trafford, played 18 days later, is best remembered for the, shall we say, agricultural and robust nature of the tackling on display from both teams. Leeds again took a 1-0 lead but this time lost 2-1 as the Blues lifted the trophy in front a watching audience of 28.5 million – the sixth biggest f

For a ninth time in 10 seasons under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City have reached the FA Cup semi-finals. With the only exception coming when they lost to Wigan Athletic in the 2017/18 fifth round, this is their eighth consecutive semi-final – an FA Cup record. Before this, the longest run of semi-finals was five, by Manchester United between 1962 and 1966 and Arsenal from 2001 to 2005. With their 10-1 win over Exeter in the third round, City became the first top-flight team s

Golden Fireball Shooter Tinita van Dyk during a clash against the Kindgom Stars at DUT Steve Biko Campus. Netball South Africa The opening day of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 delivered a thrilling mix of dominant performances and nail-biting finishes, with the Division 1 clash between the Fireballs and Kingdom Stars emerging as the standout match of the day. In a highly anticipated Division 1 encounter, defending champions the Fireballs were pushed all the way by a

Jade Stighling of the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers in the Round Seven SA Cup match against the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday night. Daniel van Wyk The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers picked up five valuable log points when they beat the Leopards 33-12 in Potchefstroom on Friday evening in Round Seven of the 2026 SA Cup competition. A match marred by wet and muddy conditions saw the visitors build on a comfortable 19-7 half-time lead, outscoring the Leopards by five tries to two to c

Pia Babnik. Mark Sampson Slovenia’s Pia Babnik took advantage of another magnificent day in the Mother City as she claimed a three-stroke lead heading into the weekend of the Investec South African Women’s Open at Royal Cape Golf Club. Under blue skies and with not a breath of wind, Babnik put together a 67 where she birdied three of the final four holes on both of her nines to climb to 14-under par overall. “I played really well again today. I made even more birdies than in

Can Spurs build on their Brighton performance? It’s become a cliche to say it every Matchweek but it’s always true: this is the biggest game of Tottenham Hotspur's season so far. The 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend saw a much-improved performance by Spurs, who pressed effectively and played with an energy befitting of a Roberto De Zerbi team. Add to that Xavi Simons excelling on the left wing and Rodrigo Bentancur solidifying central midfield on his return,

The Proteas Women are still in search of the perfect game ahead of the final two T20 Internationals (T20Is) against India, beginning with the penultimate match of the five-match series at the DP World Wanderers Stadium on Saturday. The encounter will be broadcast on SuperSport Variety 1 (Ch. 206) and SABC 3, with the live action commencing at 6pm (SAST). South Africa has been the superior side in the series, claiming three dominant victories, including a record-breaking chase

The Toyota Cheetahs head to the East Rand this weekend for a crucial SA Cup clash against the Valke in Kempton Park, with kick-off set for 3pm and live coverage on SuperSport Variety 2. With the race for the semi-final spots heating up, the Toyota Cheetahs (23 points) and Eagles (22 points) currently occupy the final two qualifying positions, while the Kavaliers (20 points) remain within striking distance and firmly in contention. Every point now carries added weight as the c

MI Cape Town batting coach Hashim Amla believes Connor Esterhuizen has all the attributes of a successful modern-day player. Esterhuizen’s stock has risen astronomically over the past month. The Betway SA20 Rising Star was recently named Player of the Series in New Zealand after excelling on his maiden Proteas tour. The Pretoria Capitals batter’s sparkling performances in Aotearoa then saw him join the growing list of young South Africans in the IPL, with the Gujarat Titans s

Riley Norton will lead the Junior Springboks in their 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina’s Los Pumitas on Monday, as they aim to make an immediate impact in front of their home crowd in Gqeberha. The match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium starts at 4.10pm and will be broadcast live on SuperSport. Norton, who led the SA U20s to the Junior World Championship title in Italy last year, will captain an exciting-looking side, with fellow 2025 JWC winners Ram

The Vodacom Bulls have significantly bolstered their starting pack and reshuffled the backline for this weekend’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixture, signalling a heavy artillery approach to the Round 16 clash against the Scarlets. The most critical changes lie in the front five and the back three, with coach Johan Ackermann opting for a blend of returning stalwarts and tactical shifts. While Gerhard Steenekamp and Johan Grobbelaar retain their spots, the inclusion of

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will play his 50th match for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom URC Kids Round clash with Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Having made his debut in a URC quarter-final at the same venue in 2022, the mercurial playmaker reaches the half-century milestone in a table-topping clash with the Scottish team, which kicks off at 1.45pm on Saturday. There are two changes to the backline, with Damian Willemse at fullback and Wandisile Simelane starting

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a 25-player squad for the first SA20 U19 Women’s Camp of 2026, scheduled to take place at the CSA Centre of Excellence in Tshwane from 24-27 April. This camp follows previous SA20 U19 Women Camps held in 2024 and 2025, a joint effort between CSA and SA20 to prepare players for upcoming World Cups and expand the talent pool by creating a high-performance environment that reflects the standards required in international cricket. This fou

The Fidelity SecureDrive Lions head into Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Irish side Connacht with a few minor adjustments to their side as they look to continue to solidify their place in the Race to the Eight at Ellis Park. The visitors will fancy their chances on the Highveld against a high-flying Lions outfit who without a doubt have played an exciting brand of rugby in recent weeks. Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has made four changes ahead of

The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers are in fifth place on the SA Cup log, a position outside qualification for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division and the Wellington side travels to Potchefstroom to face the Leopards on Friday in Potchefstroom in a vital clash for their Currie Cup dreams. A positive result on Friday evening will boost the Kavaliers' chances of qualifying for the prestigious domestic rugby competition. With Juan Mostert the only real long-term injury concern, coac