Player catches rugby ball during a line out A big weekend of knockout European rugby awaits three South African franchises. The European Cup rugby action kicks off late, on Friday night, when the Sharks face Connacht in the round of 16 of the Challenge Cup, in Galway. The Sharks will bring their strong home form…
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has unanimously resolved to recommend to Minister Gayton McKenzie that the Athletics South Africa (ASA) board be dissolved due to persistent failures within the organisation. The committee has found that the federation has failed in its fiduciary duties and is…
FILE | US professional golfer Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods will not serve as the United States (US) Captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America said on Wednesday, after the 15-time major champion announced he was stepping away to focus on his health. The PGA of America said it supported Woods’ decision as…
Rassie van der Dussen South African batter Rassie van der Dussen has retired from international cricket after a seven-year career. The 37-year-old represented the Proteas in all three formats and became a regular member of the top order. Van der Dussen made his T20 International debut against Zimbabwe in 2018 and played 57 matches, scoring…
Liverpool’s Alexander Isak looks dejected as he is substituted in a Premier League match against Sunderland in Anfield, Britain on December 3, 2025. Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is poised to rejoin training with the team this week after a prolonged absence due to a broken leg, manager Arne Slot confirmed, with his return also a…
The New York/New Jersey’s FIFA World Cup 2026 logo Italians woke up angry and disillusioned on Wednesday after the national team missed out on the World Cup for the third time in a row by losing a playoff to Bosnia and Herzegovina, prolonging a sporting nightmare for the soccer-mad country. “The World Cup curse,” said the front page…
Zimbabwean cricket player celebrates as they win 23 runs with against Australia. Australia will tour Zimbabwe for three One-Day Internationals (ODI) in September, the first time they have played in the African nation since 2014. Zimbabwe are to co-host the 2027 50-over World Cup with South Africa and Namibia, and this year’s tour provides the…
Chelsea’s stadium Chelsea on Wednesday reported a pre-tax loss of 262.4 million pounds ($349.49 million) during the 2024-25 season, the biggest annual loss in English soccer, surpassing the previous record loss of 194.9 million pounds posted by Manchester City in 2010-11. The London-based club made a loss despite their revenue rising to 490.9 million pounds for the…
Bafana Bafana players on the field. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes his side produced a competitive performance despite going down 2-1 to Panama in their second international friendly. However, a recurring concern remains their lack of efficiency in front of goal, which continues to frustrate both the technical team and supporters. South Africa…
The South African Women’s Cricket Team (Proteas Women) play against New Zealand in the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand in Hamilton on March 17, 2026. South Africa’s national Women’s cricket team will be aiming for a series win when they face New Zealand in the second One-Day International at the Basin Reserve in…
