FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union – Second Test – South Africa v Britsh and Irish Lions – Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa – July 31, 2021 South Africa’s Franco Mostert in action. Springbok lock Franco Mostert has been cleared to be selected for Saturday’s test match against Ireland in Dublin. The red card he…
England players during the national anthems Centre Ollie Lawrence, wing Tom Roebuck and hooker Jamie George have been ruled out of England’s final Autumn International against Argentina on Sunday after sustaining injuries in the win over New Zealand, the RFU said on Tuesday. Lawrence was one of the star performers in the 33-19 victory, scoring…
There’s good news for soccer fans around the world. US President Donald Trump has revealed that they will fast‑track visas for foreign visitors who have tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Americas. The matches will take place in 11 US cities from 11 June 11 to 19 July 2026, with Canada and…
Black Leopards FC chairperson, David Thidiela, says he will take his grievances to the world football governing body, Fifa, if Minister of Sports Gayton Mckenzie and CAF fails to attend to them. Thidiela has sent a damning report to the minister, requesting intervention in the governance of the Premier Soccer League. The report is on…
Paris St Germain’s Achraf Hakimi. Paris St Germain’s Achraf Hakimi was named African Footballer of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat on Wednesday, the first defender to claim the prize in 52 years as he finished ahead of Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen in the voting. Moroccan right back Hakimi was rewarded…
FILE: Springboks team for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in London on October, 4 2025. Three Springboks have made the shortlist for World Rugby’s men’s 15s Player of the Year award. Pieter-Steph Du Toit, the 2024 player of the year, is joined by teammates Ox Nche and Malcom Marx as nominees. Ethan…
The Springboks are hoping to hear the outcome of the appeals against two red cards incurred in successive matches on their end-of-year tour to Europe. Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says they want the red cards overturned, and they also need explanations, because something does not add up in the Bok camp. The Boks maintain…
Proteas Captain Temba Bavuma. South Africa coach Shukri Conrad hailed captain Temba Bavuma as one of the best batters in the world over the past two years after his gutsy match-winning innings at Eden Gardens secured a 30-run win in the first test against hosts India. Bavuma remains unbeaten in his 11 tests as skipper,…
England’s Matthew Fitzpatrick credits hard work and a good team for his 3rd DP World Tour Championship win England’s Matthew Fitzpatrick has won his 3rd DP World Tour Championship title. The 2022 US Open champion defeated world number two, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the first playoff hole at the Jumeirah Golf Estate in…
Bafana Bafana players during a training session. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes his team will be able to carry their winning momentum into next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco. Broos says his team is almost ready for the continental football showpiece in north Africa scheduled to run from December 21st…
