Brahim Diaz sees passes that others simply cannot. With four assists to his name already at the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Morocco playmaker has shone brightly so far, though his country’s quarter-final meeting with France on Thursday pits him against two players who can say the same and more. Lining up for Les Bleus will be Michael Olise on one flank – the player one ahead of Diaz atop the tournament's assist chart – and Kylian Mbappe, his Real Madrid teammate, on the other. I

Western Province XV overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to beat the Golden Lions on day four of the FNB U18 Craven Week, while the Griffons, Pumas and Blue Bulls were also victorious at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Thursday. WP XV maintained their perfect record at the FNB U18 Craven Week tournament after downing the Lions on Thursday, while the Griffons, Pumas and Bulls bounced back from Tuesday’s defeats. The Lions dominated the early exchanges of their match again

The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) is proud to announce the contracted Western Province Women's squad for the 2026/27 domestic season, as the Girls in Blue prepare to defend their status as one of South Africa's leading women's teams. Following an outstanding 2025/26 campaign that saw Western Province Women crowned Hollywoodbets Pro50 champions while successfully defending their Hollywoodbets Pro20 title, head coach Claire Terblanche and her squad are determined

The strong rugby bond between South Africa and Georgia was further strengthened on Thursday when the Junior Springbok assistant coaches hosted a highly successful coaching seminar at the team’s hotel in Tbilisi. The seminar, aligned with World Rugby’s legacy initiatives, focused on the fundamentals of forward and set-piece play. The proceedings were opened by SA Rugby Union (SARU) Deputy President, Francois Davids, who set the tone by highlighting the warm relationship and gr

World Rugby has reinforced its commitment to tackling online hate after publishing findings from its Social Media Protection Service, which safeguarded players, match officials and their families throughout Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. While sports and athletes benefit from brand-building opportunities via social platforms, World Rugby revealed that female players and match officials are almost 70% more likely to experience online abuse, discrimination and hate speech compar

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin selected Eloise Webb at fullback for Saturday’s second Test against the USA Eagles Women at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, in the only change to the starting team that defeated the same opponents at Ellis Park last weekend. Webb, who played off the bench in the 34-21 victory in Johannesburg, comes in for Byrhandré Dolf, who is unavailable for selection because of player welfare rest protocols. Her place on the bench will be filled by Mac