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The 2026 Under-18 International Series, which concluded over the weekend at Stellenberg High School north of Cape Town, marked the first time both the SA U18 and SA U18 ‘A’ sides have finished this event unbeaten. The historic six-from-six clean sweep achieved by the two SA U18 teams not only marked a significant milestone for …
She has scored tries in the green and gold all over the world, but that moment when Maria Tshiremba raced in for her first Test try for the Springbok Women at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday, was something she will never forget. Tshiremba, who made her Test debut, has seen it all in the …
USA 1 from California are the 2026 Team Racing World Champions after defeating USA 2 from Massachusetts 3–0 in Sunday’s final on Riddarfjärden. Great Britain claimed bronze after beating New Zealand 2–0, bringing four days of intense racing in Stockholm to a close. A delighted Alex Curtiss stepped ashore to loud applause after USA 1 …
The race for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division semi-finals tightened further in round five, with the defending champions, Suzuki Griquas, underlining their status as front-runners, the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers producing a stirring comeback in Johannesburg, the Airlink Pumas continuing their upward curve in Mbombela, and the Toyota Cheetahs winning a thriller in Pretoria to …
16 August 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis says preparations will be key ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 intercontinental play-off qualifying matches in November 2026. The four-time CAF Woman African Coach of the Year was speaking after the 2022 continental champions arrived from Morocco on Sunday following their
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Defending champions, the Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women, will host the Griffons Women, while AVBOB Griquas will entertain SWD Eagirls in the semi-finals of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 2 next weekend after the top four were confirmed in the final round of fixtures on Saturday, which resulted in Leopards Women getting knocked out …
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his charges concluded and important two days of training on Saturday where the objective was to get the entire squad aligned with an eye on the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series presented by Castle Double Malt starting next Saturday against the All Blacks in Johannesburg following the Test against Argentina …
The Springbok Women will enjoy the spoils of victory following their hard-fought victory over Fijiana XV in Lautoka on Saturday, knowing full well that their skill set and perseverance were under scrutiny and tested for 80 minutes. That was the assessment from Springbok Women assistant coach Franzel September after the South Africans overhauled Fiji, who …
14 August 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis was full of praise for her charges after they defeated a spirited Nigeria 2-1 on Thursday night and advanced to the next stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification play-offs. In what was dubbed the final before the final, South Africa made
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The first day of racing at the Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm delivered close racing, challenging tactics and a remarkable logistical operation on the water. With starts every four to five minutes and up to three races running simultaneously, there was little room for error. The first day of racing on Riddarfjärden got off …
The Springbok Women will be determined to continue with their improved performance cycle when they face Fiji for a second time in a week and to be able to be successful, they will need to execute a mindset of reset and go again. That is the view of Bok Women captain Babalwa Latsha as they …
The SWD Eagirls, Leopards Women, and Griffons Women will have all to play for in the seventh and final league round of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 2 when they battle it out to secure a place in next weekend’s semi-finals. Defending champions, the Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women, have already booked a home …
Eight months of total isolation lie ahead as the sailors push traditional yachts some 30,000 miles solo and non-stop around the world, navigating with sextants and paper charts and receiving no outside assistance. History suggests that around 20% may finish. Across the previous three McIntyre Golden Globe editions, 43 sailors started and only nine finished. …
15 August 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana beat long-time rivals Nigeria 2-1 at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Thursday to qualify for the FIFA Playoff tournament for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Banyana Banyana and Nigeria were knocked out of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) in the
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With only three rounds remaining before the semi-finals, every log point is becoming increasingly valuable in the race for playoff qualification in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division. This coming weekend sees two matches staged on Friday and one each on Saturday and Sunday. The Fidelity ADT Lions and Sanlam Boland Kavaliers kick off the …
12 August 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana have vowed to bring their A Game when they face Nigeria in a crucial FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier play-off at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Thursday. The two nations were knocked out of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) in the quarterfinals,
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – In a landmark moment for inclusive sport, YesPlay has been unveiled as the Official Tier 1 Partner and front-of-jersey sponsor for the South African Deaf Rugby National Team. The partnership secures vital backing for the national side as they prepare to compete at the 2026 World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championships in …
Babalwa Latsha will return to lead the Springbok Women in their second match against the Fijiana XV in Lautoka on Saturday, with Maria Tshiremba has been included at wing in what will be her Test debut for South Africa at Churchill Park. Latsha missed last weekend’s 55-12 win over their hosts in Suva, but is …
11 August 2026 – The High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, has refused yet another attempt by the four expelled South African Football Association (SAFA) National Executive Committee Members to challenge and reverse their expulsions. The four (4) members – Emma Hendricks, Gladwyn White, Orapeleng Setlhare and Monde Montshiwa – sought to be
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Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been reprimanded after he was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Ireland in Bready on Friday. Azmatullah was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to …
Very few, if any, in the Springbok Women squad were as pleased as Aseza Hele after she made a successful return to the Test arena on Saturday in Suva, where South Africa delivered a commanding performance as they defeated Fiji 55-12. For Hele, who played in her 33rd Test, the return to the green and …
The SA Under-U18 and SA U18 ‘A’ teams both show wholesale rotational changes for their second-round matches of the U18 International Series against Ireland and Georgia at Boland Landbou on Tuesday. The SA U18 ‘A’ side will again open the day’s schedule against Georgia at 11h30. That match will be followed by the England vs …
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up veteran utility forward Deon Fourie to the national squad for the forthcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, presented by Castle Double Malt, following his return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury. The 39-year-old Fourie, who doubles up as a loose forward and hooker, will join …
Suzuki Griquas jumped to the top of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division standings following a powerful win over the Fidelity ADT Lions in Kimberley; the Airlink Pumas edged the Vodacom Bulls XV for an important away win in Pretoria; the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV overcame Sanlam Boland Kavaliers in KwaMashu; and the Toyota Cheetahs grabbed …