The Blue Bulls edged the Golden Lions while the Limpopo Blue Bulls recorded the biggest victory of the opening round of the FNB U16 Girls Week at Kearsney College in Botha's Hill near Durban on Tuesday. Several teams laid down a marker in the first round of the tournament, with the Pumas, Griffons, Boland, South Western Districts and Limpopo Blue Bulls scoring a host of tries on their way to securing some emphatic victories. Meanwhile, Border, Western Province, and the Bulls

The Springbok Women concluded another fruitful training day at St John’s College in Johannesburg on Tuesday with a lot of focus on defence, an area Laurian Johannes-Haupt (assistant coach) feels they need to dominate in their Test against USA Eagles at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Bok Women coach was also optimistic that their scrumming power and set-piece play could lead the way in their effort to beat the Americans, currently ranked eighth in the world, in what will be a fir

Lions Cricket are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership with Masana Petroleum Solutions for a minimum of a further three years, extending a highly successful relationship that has already fuelled the Pride’s growth and impact over the past three seasons. United by shared values of safety, teamwork, achievement, respect, and service excellence, both organisations remain committed to delivering meaningful solutions while uplifting and empowering the communities

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has vowed to step up and ensure that her side takes a 'fearless' approach into their crunch semi-final showdown with Australia at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday. Their clash at The Oval in London marks the all-or-nothing knockout phase of the tournament, with the winner booking a spot in Sunday's title decider at Lord's. Australia are unbeaten, winning all five group games. The West Indies overcame Sri Lanka, Scotland and New Zeal

Everyone thought the Netherlands were on their way to booking a place in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Cody Gakpo’s 72nd-minute goal had given them the lead and they then stood firm under sustained Moroccan possession and pressure. Those were undoubtedly difficult minutes for the Atlas Lions but it was not enough. It takes more than that to beat this team. As they so often did at Qatar 2022, Morocco found a way to win. That, according to Noussair Mazraoui, was b

From left to right: Ugo Umeseaka COO, RedTech Limited, Osa Igiehon, Chief Executive Officer, Heirs Energies and Fidelis Akpoghiran, Senior Vice President, Business Transformation & Innovation, during the commissioning of the Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre (IOMC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture, in collaboration with Redtech, has commissioned its Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre (IOMC), a next-generation digital operation

Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has made sweeping rotational changes to his side for Thursday’s second-round Junior World Championship clash against hosts Georgia in Tbilisi. The Pool A encounter kicks off at 6.30pm (SAST) and will be broadcast live on SuperSport. Foote has retained only four players from the starting team that opened the tournament with a convincing victory over Uruguay (104-7) last Saturday, two of whom shifts positions for the clash against the hos

Leading performers at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup have been the big winners on the latest update to the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. India spinner Sree Charani holds on to her lead at the top of the rankings for T20I bowlers on the back of her 14 wickets at the T20 World Cup, but there are a host of players still in action in the knockout stages that are within striking distance. England spinner Sophie Ecclestone gains one place to move to third in this category follow

Ahead of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Draws for the 2026/27 season, EPCR has confirmed the Tier 1 clubs for the Investec Champions Cup draw, the invitee clubs for the EPCR Challenge Cup, and two tournament rule changes that will come into effect for the new season. The Pool Draws will take place at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin on Wednesday 1 July and will be available to watch live at epcrugby.com setting the stage for another thrilling seaso

England pair Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo have revealed how the moments shared with supporters after games have provided the players with a window into the world outside of camp. The Three Lions squad have enjoyed their post-match pitch time following the wins over Croatia and Panama this tournament, with Oasis' classic Wonderwall becoming the new celebratory singalong anthem. And having been in their tournament prep camp since the start of June in Miami before moving on

The Golden Lions, Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the biggest winners on the opening day of the annual FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week staged at Kearsney College near Durban on Monday. The opening day of the U16 tournament served up a number of entertaining and high-scoring contests, with the Lions, Sharks XV, Pumas, Border, the Blue Bulls, Western Province, the Leopards, Free State, Iqhawe, the Limpopo Blue Bulls and the Blue Bulls XV securing victories. WP inside centre

The Springbok Women may not have played any Test rugby against the top 20 sides in the world since returning from the Women's Rugby World Cup in September last year but for Franzel September (assistant coach), the intensity at training over the last couple of weeks could offset that advantage the USA will have when the two sides meet in Johannesburg on Saturday, in what will be a first Test between the two countries in South Africa. While the Bok Women successfully defended t

Aurora Capital SA has announced its sponsorship of Masters athlete Ezna Flattery, supporting her continued participation in competitive road running and her broader efforts to encourage active, healthy living in local communities. Flattery, who has represented South Africa at the Masters level, began her formal Masters athletics journey in 2021 after years of balancing family, work, and personal commitments. She joined Central Gauteng Masters Athletics and initially focused o

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have confirmed the qualification pathway for cricket’s return to the Olympic Games at LA28, which includes the first-ever ICC Olympics Qualifier. Six nations will compete in each of the Men’s and Women’s T20 competitions, with all matches to be played at the purpose-built cricket venue in Pomona. Five qualification places for each event are to be decided through a combination of existing ICC

Springbok backs Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will mark the opening Test of the season against England in the inaugural Nations Championship competition by celebrating their 50th Test caps eight years after making their international debuts in an experienced team named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. The Bok coach opted for tried and tested combinations for the clash, with flanker Siya Kolisi leading South Africa for the 72nd time in a Test in the first outing between

While the England men’s senior team were in New Jersey for their final FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage game with Panama, they were also inspiring the next generation of young players back at their base camp in Kansas City. Thomas Tuchel and his squad secured a 2-0 victory on Saturday to secure their spot in the knockout stages, where they will face DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday 1 July. And they had plenty of support in Kansas City too, with youngsters in attendance at the

South Africa's remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday after a spirited defensive display was undone by a dramatic stoppage-time strike from Stephen Eustaquio, handing Canada a 1-0 victory and a place in the Round of 16. Having become one of Africa's great stories by reaching the knockout stages for the first time, Hugo Broos' side once again demonstrated the discipline that had defined their campaign. Facing a Canadian side ranked significantl

George Russell has boosted his title bid by seizing victory in the Austrian Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver taking his seventh career win ahead of a chasing Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Russell made a smooth getaway from pole position when the lights went out, while Verstappen also bounced back from the disappointment of his crash in Qualifying to make gains in the early laps. Antonelli did not have an entirely smooth start, the Italian running wide

South Africa survived a spirited challenge from Bangladesh to register a four-wicket win in their final Group A clash and stay in contention for a semi-final spot. Defending a modest 118, Bangladesh made life difficult for their opponents as they kept punching back with wickets. The 2024 finalists, however, held their nerve to get over the finish line with four balls to spare. While the defeat ended Bangladesh's hopes of progressing, South Africa's fate will be decided by the

Makoto Tamada, 2004 Japanese Grand Prix. 22 years ago, MotoGP witnessed its most recent Japanese winner ... until today. A rapidly rising star from the land of the rising sun stood tallest at the Cathedral of Speed in 2026, as Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) clinched a maiden MotoGP victory in a highly dramatic Tissot Grand Prix of the Netherlands. Raul Fernandez came home second to see SuperFile Trackhouse celebrate a double 1-2 in Assen, as a P3 for Jorge Martin

As South Africa stand on the brink of another historic milestone at the FIFA World Cup, head coach Hugo Broos believes the secret behind Bafana Bafana's remarkable journey extends far beyond tactics or technical ability. Ahead of Sunday's Round of 32 clash against Canada (9pm SAST), the veteran Belgian coach pointed highlighted the relationship he has built with his players over the years. "Between me as a coach and them as players is maybe something unique. I'm the coach but

The Junior Springboks were satisfied with their opening-round victory over Uruguay, but remain firmly grounded, aware that sterner challenges lie ahead as the 2026 Junior World Championship gathers pace in Georgia. That was the message from Rambo Kubheka, who led the SA U20s on Saturday night and Jordan Steenkamp, who scored a hat-trick of tries in the Junior Boks’ commanding 104-7 Pool A win in Tbilisi. The defending champions ran in 16 tries at the Avchala Stadium, leading

Argentina put the finishing touches on a near-perfect campaign in Group J with a commanding 3-1 triumph over Jordan. The only thing preventing the Albiceleste from an impeccable group stage of three wins and no goals conceded was a second-half Jordan strike from Mousa Al Tamari. It just so happened that the Jordan goal came right before the entrance of Lionel Messi, who began the night on the bench, only to finish it with another World Cup goal – that’s 19 now – extending his

The Dotsure SWD Eagles surged to the top of the Carling Currie Cup First Division standings with an emphatic victory over the Griffons in Welkom on Saturday, while the Valke put down a marker against Border at home, and Eastern Province moved into third with a solid win over the Leopards. The Eagles moved into top spot on the log with a 54-26 away win over the defending champions to remain the only unbeaten team in the competition. The Valke came close to carding a century as

South Africa's batting is beginning to peak at exactly the right time at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, according to former England captain Nasser Hussain. After questions were raised following a heavy opening defeat to Australia, the Proteas' batting unit has responded with successive impressive displays, highlighted by a commanding victory over India and another dominant performance against the Netherlands to boost their semi-final hopes. Hussain credited resilience wi

England made sure of first place in Group L as second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane earned their second win of this FIFA World Cup 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. England had thrashed Panama 6-1 when the teams met at Russia 2018 but this was a closer contest as Thomas Christiansen’s team frustrated England in the first half. It was Bellingham who provided the key, holding off his marker and prodding in on the volley from Bukayo Saka’s corner after 62 minut

The Junior Springboks started the defence of their Junior World Championship crown in style, carding 16 tries in an emphatic 104-7 victory (half-time 50-0) over Uruguay in Tbilisi in Georgia on Saturday evening, with Risima Khosa and Jordan Steenkamp crossing for three tries apiece in the process. The victory at Avchala Stadium was the SA U20s' seventh consecutive win at the tournament, which saw them equal their best ever winning run in the tournament – a seven game streak a

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named an exciting and experienced squad of 30 players for the two Tests against the USA in Johannesburg and Pretoria early next month. The Tests, which are played on the same day as the Springboks’ opening two Nations Championship rounds, are scheduled for Ellis Park on 4 July, and Loftus Versfeld on 11 July. The Springbok Women concluded their alignment camp in Stellenbosch on Friday and De Bruin expressed his satisfaction with th

The DHL Stormers XXIII will compete in the Carling Currie Cup for the very first time this season. Following a brand consolidation which has seen all Stormers Rugby professional teams compete under one banner, history will be made in the oldest domestic rugby competition in the world as the DHL Stormers XXIII feature for the first time. Their first-ever match in the competition will be against the Suzuki Griquas at DHL Stadium on Friday, 17 July at 7.05pm. Tickets are availab

Bukayo Saka and Trevoh Chalobah believe Thomas Tuchel’s “winning mentality” can help England succeed this summer. The head coach, who took charge of the Three Lions at the beginning of 2025, has made no secret of his desire to add a second star to the shirt in North America. England head into their final group game against Panama on Saturday top of Group L as they look to seal first spot and a place in the knockout stage. And Saka and Chalobah, who were speaking as the latest

French novelist Victor Hugo once claimed that “self-belief makes the man”. Nicolas Pepe’s performance in Côte d’Ivoire’s 2-0 win over Curaçao on Thursday was the perfect illustration of that quote, his decisive brace sealing his team’s historic qualification for the knockout stage. Pepe also became the only second player from his country to score twice in a FIFA World Cup match, following in the footsteps of Aruna Dindane, who bagged a brace in a 3-2 win over Serbia and Monte

A host of star performers at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup have praised the ICC for their ongoing fight against online abuse via their dedicated protection programme. More than 100 female cricketers have already signed up for the ICC Player Protection Programme, which is delivered in partnership with Freedom2hear (formerly GoBubble) and works with international cricketers to silence trolls on social media platforms. There were over 50 new sign-ups before the start of the ICC

Junior Springbok captain Rambo Kubheka says the SA U20s will start their World Rugby Junior World Championship campaign with respect, focus and excitement when they face Uruguay in their opening Pool A match in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday evening. The match kicks off at 6.30pm (SAST) and will be broadcast live on SuperSport, with the Junior Boks eager to make a positive start as they begin the defence of the world title they won in Italy last year. Kubheka, who was part of

In 30 days, Africa’s premier women’s football competition, the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026, will kick off in Rabat. The opening day of the competition is scheduled for 26 July at Moulay El Hassan Stadium, where hosts Morocco will face East African side Kenya. The match will kick off at 9pm local time (10pm SAST). Earlier that day, Algeria will face Senegal in the other Group A match at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, with kick-off scheduled

Following the announcement of the South African National Netball Team by South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) on Wednesday night at the Olympic House in Johannesburg, Netball South Africa has confirmed that the Ugandan Netball national team will face the SA Netball team as preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be staged in Glasgow next month. “Preparation is very vital if we are to do well at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The last

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 continued with crucial Group A contests on Thursday. While India began the day with a win over Bangladesh, South Africa put in a convincing all-round display against the Dutch. By winning their respective matches, the teams have ensured the semi-finals race will be stretched to the final group game between India and Australia on Sunday. South Africa maintained their winning momentum with a comprehensive 88-run victory over Netherlands in a c

The next step in Project 2029 has been taken, with some of the top schoolboy talent in the country set to join the Stormers Rugby Institute in 2027. Following the revival of the institute this year, five of the players from the 2026 intake were named in the Junior Springbok squad for the upcoming Junior World Championship. Markus Muller is one of the 12 players who have been based at the Stormers Rugby Institute this year and he went on to make his DHL Stormers debut against

Siya Kolisi, co-founder of the Foundation, with children from a school in Cape Town. Emirates, European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) and the Kolisi Foundation have launched the Emirates Nourishment Programme, a long-term initiative designed to ensure that thousands of children start every school day with a nutritious breakfast, giving them a stronger foundation to learn, develop and thrive. Across South Africa, an estimated 15 to 16 million people experience food insecurity

Cricket South Africa (CSA) congratulates Proteas Men all-rounder Marco Jansen on his inclusion in the prestigious Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2026, recognising young leaders and trailblazers who are shaping the future of the continent through excellence, innovation and influence. At just 26 years old, Jansen has established himself as one of the most exciting cricketers of his generation, both on and off the field. Since making his international debut in 2021, the left

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Ski mountaineering has been officially included as an additional sport on the programme for the Alpes 2030 Olympic Winter Games. The decision was taken by the 146th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Lausanne. This decision by the Session follows a recommendation from the IOC Executive Board, based on a proposal submitted by the French Alps 2030 Organising Committee (OCOG) and reviewed by the IOC’s Olympic Programme Working Group (OPWG). In a presentation of the

The Springboks wrapped up their Nations Championship training camp in Johannesburg on Thursday and Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was satisfied that the necessary building blocks were in place as the squad prepares to switch into full Test mode before next week’s competition opener against England at Ellis Park. Erasmus’ charges travelled from Gqeberha to Johannesburg last Sunday and had a productive training week, which wrapped up on Thursday afternoon. The players will spen

Eberechi Eze has praised the mood within the England camp as they tackle the “long journey” of trying to add a second star to the shirt at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Three Lions were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana on Tuesday but remain top of Group L on goal difference having impressively beaten Croatia 4-2 in their opening game. Thomas Tuchel’s men dominated for much of the game against the Black Stars at Boston Stadium and came close to scoring late on against Carlos Quieroz

Experienced prop Rambo Kubheka will lead the Junior Springboks when they face Uruguay in their opening Pool A match of the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship (JWC) in Tbilisi, Georgia on Saturday. With squad captain Siphosethu Mnebelele named among the replacements, Kubheka takes over the leadership duties for the SA U20s’ first pool match of the tournament. Junior Bok coach Kevin Foote has opted for a split of five forwards and three backs on the replacements bench f

On Thursday, Yiech Pur Biel, Chef de Mission, presented the Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) at the 146th IOC Session. The first-ever EOR to compete at a YOG will comprise six athletes and have full gender-parity. In the fourth appearance for the EOR – following the Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games – the athletes will compete in athletics, judo and taekwondo. In his address to the IOC Session, Biel said of the newly announce

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games were a resounding global success, reaffirming the enduring strength, relevance and universal appeal of the Olympic brand. Independent research shows that the Games were followed by around 2.6 billion people worldwide and set new benchmarks in fan engagement. Milano Cortina 2026 marked a defining moment in how audiences experience the Olympic Games, with unprecedented levels of digital engagement across platforms worldwide. The rese

South Africa's top junior players are set to light up the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week and FNB U16 Girls Week tournaments staged at Kearsney College in KwaZulu-Natal next week, when 38 teams from across the country will converge on the town of Botha’s Hill near Durban. In a change to the format used in previous years, both Under-16 tournaments will be staged at a single venue this year and will mark the start of SA Rugby’s annual Youth Weeks programme. The two U18 weeks – the FNB

The top two teams after two rounds of Carling Currie Cup First Division action, the Griffons and Dotsure SWD Eagles, are on a collision course this weekend as the league phase of the competition passes the halfway point. Played over a single round, teams have very little room for error if they plan on reaching the semi-finals in a few weeks’ time, with top spot on the log likely to be settled on Saturday. The other two games – both of which are also kicking off at 3pm on Satu

It was a game that neither side could afford to lose - but it was South Africa who found a way to win. Thanks to a second-half goal from winger Thapelo Maseko, Bafana Bafana overcame an energetic Korea Republic in an exciting, albeit low-scoring, clash to advance to their first-ever knockout match at the FIFA World Cup. Knowing that only victory would keep their hopes alive, Bafana Bafana rose to the occasion against a South Korean that only needed a draw to progress. South A

South African midfielder Siphephelo Sithole has expressed his gratitude to his teammates and coaching staff for rallying behind him following a difficult opening match against Mexico as Bafana Bafana prepare for a crucial and final Group A encounter against South Korea. South Africa face the Asians knowing that a positive result could see them progress to the next stage, with confidence in the camp having been restored following an improved performance in their second group o