The 2026 Grand Prix #2 Invitational Meet concluded in spectacular fashion this weekend at Hillcrest Swimming Pool in Tshwane, with three days of electrifying racing from 20-22 February. The meet brought together South Africa’s finest swimmers and emerging stars, producing world-class performances, thrilling head-to-head battles, and statements of intent ahead of the international season. From explosive sprint finishes to commanding distance displays, the competition highlight

Scarlets' Archer Holz. Inpho Photography When it comes to his rugby roots, it’s safe to say Archer Holz is pretty unique, having started out with Lightning Ridge Tigers! That’s the junior rugby league side where it all began for the Scarlets’ Aussie prop - in his home town in the New South Wales outback. He then switched to Union when he went to boarding school, beginning a wandering journey which now finds him plying his trade in west Wales. The 25-year-old tighthead has imp

Salmaan Moerat. Inpho Photography From Paarl’s community fields to captaining the DHL Stormers and the Springboks, Salmaan Moerat’s story is rooted in faith, family and the places that shaped him. For Moerat, Origin is not something you outgrow as your career moves forward. It is something you carry with you, grounding every step of the journey. “Growing up in Cape Town, rugby was always more than just a game,” Moerat says. “It was part of everyday life. When I look back, the

Dylan Naidoo. Tyrone Winfield With exemptions into The Masters and The Open on the line and over 30 000 tickets sold to what is being billed as “A Tribute to History”, this week’s Investec South African Open is certainly showcasing itself to the world. And three of its former champions couldn’t be more pleased. “This has always been the one tournament that means the most to us as South African golfers. This one has the history and the gravitas. It’s a really exciting week. I

With pre-season testing now complete, here we assess where each team stands ahead of the 2026 campaign. After the completion of two pre-season tests in Bahrain, the F1 teams and drivers will now be fully focused on preparations for the first race of the campaign in Australia. But what is the state of play at each squad entering into 2026? F1.com has rounded up everything you need to know, from how testing unfolded to each outfit’s hopes for Melbourne … McLaren How was their p

Testing done, talking over. Ready? The revs rise as MotoGP readies for its first battle of 2026: Buriram, as we return to Thailand for our season-opener. After the tests that shaped recent weeks, the kilometres have been bagged ahead of the new season but one aim remains across the next 22 weekends of action: lifting the Tower of Champions and writing a piece of MotoGP history. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) putting it all on red was a gamble that paid off last year as he

Michele Lamaro. Inpho Photography From Rome’s grassroots clubs to captaining Italy, Michele Lamaro’s story is rooted in loyalty, identity and the people who taught him why rugby matters. For Lamaro, Origin is not about where a professional career began. It is about where passion was first shared, where values were learned and where identity was formed. “I was born and grown in Rome, in a little club called Primavera Rugby,” Lamaro says. “I’m still very connected with them. I

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen. Inpho Photography The Lions will have the nited Rugby Championship South African Shield in their sights when they host the DHL Stormers in their final derby of the season this weekend. They put themselves right back in the mix for the trophy by claiming a 34-22 bonus point victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in last Saturday’s rearranged fixture in Johannesburg. That has taken them within a point of the table-topping Sharks as the battle fo

The 2025/26 1-Day Cup begins this week as the country's best domestic teams battle it out for the coveted 50 over title which will close out the season. It's been a jam-packed season of cricket with the Dafabet Warriors and DP World Lions winning the T20 Challenge and 4-Day Series titles, respectively. The teams go into the 1-Day Cup trying to take the title off the Hollywoodbets Dolphins who beat Goldrush Boland in the final last season. Ahead of the tournament, Dolphins coa

In partnership with key partners and stakeholders, World Rugby has released two landmark publications – the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Impact Report and the Impact Beyond 2025 Global Impact Report, presenting, for the first time, a unified and comprehensive picture of how the tournament has reshaped women’s rugby locally in England and globally across World Rugby’s 134 member unions and six regional associations. Together, the reports demonstrate how the most successful Wom

The Junior Springboks laid down a marker for their 2026 season with a 35-0 triumph over Georgia Under-20 in Tbilisi on Sunday, with the win underpinned by a dominant set-piece display and courageous defensive resolve. In a match defined by abrasive physicality from both sides, the South African forwards proved too much for the Junior Lelos to handle. This was especially evident in the opening half, while gritty defence kept the threatening hosts scoreless in their own backyar

The Springboks will kick off a novel 2026 season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June – the second home fixture between the teams in as many seasons – at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, exactly two weeks before their inaugural Nations Championship match against England at Ellis Park. Tickets for the clash against the Barbarians – starting from R250 per person – will go on sale from 10am on Wednesday, 25 February, exclusively on springboks.tmtickets.co.za. T

Cricket South Africa recently announced the Proteas men's schedule for the 2026/27 summer and Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium will host the Proteas against Australia for two block-buster international matches. The Proteas will take on rivals Australia in a three-match ODI and three test match tour which will see Kingsmead host the first ODI and the first Test match of each series. The tour begins on 24 September when South Africa and Australia lock horns in the first of three

The Brumbies’ power caused a massive upset in round two of Super Rugby Pacific with a Sunday afternoon dazzler seeing the defending champion Crusaders beaten 50-24 in Christchurch. That leaves the Crusaders winless to date, but for the Brumbies, it was their first win against the Crusaders in New Zealand since 2000, and it was their second-best effort against them, having won 51-16 in 2001. It was the third consecutive game the Brumbies have scored more than 30 points against

FNB Varsity Cup Round 2 saw FNB Maties produced a dominant second-half display to overturn a half-time deficit and defeat FNB UJ 39-19 at a packed Danie Craven Stadium on Monday night. The Maroon Machine ran in five second half tries to seal a convincing home victory in Stellenbosch. FNB NWU Eagles made it two wins from two with a commanding 63-15 victory over FNB Emeries at Fanie du Toit Sports Ground on Monday afternoon. FNB UCT kicked off their home campaign in spectacular

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed the Proteas Men’s international fixtures for the 2026/27 home season, with Test cricket and One-Day Internationals (ODIs) headlining a busy summer against Australia, Bangladesh and England. First up is a multi-format tour against Australia, beginning with a three-match ODI series from 24-30 September. Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium will host the series opener on 24 September before the teams head inland for the annual Pink Day fixture

Season 4 of Betway SA20 demonstrated the League’s continued commercial and stakeholder strength, with fans remaining at the heart of partner activations. Season 4 brought together world-class cricket with innovative brand activations and high-stakes giveaways, giving spectators incredible experiences and value for their tickets. ​ ​ From spectacular one-handed catches, life-changing car giveaways and millions in cash rewards, Betway SA20 and its commercial partners continued

Dylan Naidoo. Sunshine Tour Investec has significantly strengthened its commitment to South African golf with the extension of its comprehensive support of the men’s and women’s professional game as well as the development of the game. The extended partnership reinforces Investec's long-term commitment to South African sport and the pathways that help local talent compete on the biggest international stages. On the occasion of the 115th Investec South African Open Championshi

Suné Luus and Sinalo Jafta delivered standout performances as the Proteas Women secured a 37-run victory over Pakistan in the opening ICC Women’s Championship (IWC) One-Day International (ODI) in Bloemfontein on Sunday. Luus anchored the innings with an unbeaten 93 off 76 balls (8x4, 1x6), while Jafta produced a scintillating knock of 57* off 38 deliveries (8x4) to register her maiden international half-century. Their efforts guided the hosts to 260/6 in their reduced 41-over

South Africa snapped India's 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup as they handed the defending champions a 76-run defeat in Ahmedabad on Sunday. With David Miller leading the charge, the Proteas recovered from 20/3 to post a challenging 187/7 in 20 overs. The South African bowlers then delivered a masterclass of restrained aggression, dismissing India for 111 in 18.5 overs and completing a dominant victory. It was a repeat of the 2024 T20 World Cup final and both team

It was a decisive day of Hollywoodbets Pro20 action in the Hollywoodbets Pro Series, as dominant performances from the Fidelity Titans Ladies, DP World Lions Women and North West Dragons Women set the tone in a round marked by commanding wins. At the WSB Newlands Cricket Ground, Lions registered a commanding 37-run win over Western Province. Batting first, the Lions posted a competitive 142/ 6 from their 20 overs, led by a composed unbeaten 57 off 49 balls from Sunette Viljoe

The Junior Springboks delivered a strong first half performance against Georgia to win the first of their two international matches by 35-0 at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on Sunday afternoon, but they had to show a lot of defensive resolve in the second half to keep their determined hosts out. The South Africans sent out a completely different team in the second half, with Georgia showing real fight, while the Junior Boks couldn’t control the game as well as they did in th

Oliver Bekker. Sunshine Tour Oliver Bekker produced a magnificent final-round 67 to surge through the field and win the Jonsson Workwear Durban Open by two strokes at Durban Country Club on Sunday. In a tournament shortened to 54 holes because of the weather, Bekker used all of his experience to close with a round of seven birdies and two bogeys for a winning total of 16-under par. An inordinate amount of rain forced the third round of the Jonsson Workwear Durban Open to be a

Casey Jarvis won his maiden DP World Tour title as he rounded off a wire-to-wire success at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open on Sunday. The South African, who had shared the lead after each of the first three rounds, held off playing partner Davis Bryant in a final round twice interrupted by stormy conditions in Nairobi. Jarvis had six birdies and rounded off his round of 62 with a second eagle of the day to win by three strokes. The 22-year-old said: "It's amazing, I've actually

There was the familiar barrage of tries and crunching tackles on display in the second round of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 on Saturday, with the regular contenders for the ultimate prize all flexing their muscles and claiming consecutive wins. The Isuzu Bulls Daisies, DHL Western Province and Sanlam Boland Dames all recorded second wins, while the Free State Women got their first victory in a pulsating affair against the EP Queens in Bloemfontein, winning 21-12. DH

The latest round of Hollywoodbets Pro50 fixtures in the Hollywoodbets Pro Series delivered contrasting outcomes across the country, with clinical chases in Potchefstroom and Cape Town, while weather intervened in Pretoria to halt proceedings. At the JB Marks Oval, North West Dragons Women secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Garden Route Badgers Women. Batting first, the Badgers were anchored by an outstanding century from Mieke De Ridder, who struck a patient 109 o

The Lions succeeded in their mission to power their way into the Vodacom United Rugby Championship top eight on Saturday as they overcame two yellow cards to defeat the Hollywoodbets Sharks 34-22 in Johannesburg for an invaluable bonus-point win in their rescheduled round eight clash. Making the victory even more rewarding, it marked the first of a six-match home stretch, which is expected to boost the Lions’ confidence significantly going into their encounter against the DHL

Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt has emphasised the importance of a strong start as South Africa begin their ICC Women’s Championship (IWC) campaign with a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan, starting in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The match will get underway at 10am (SAST) at Mangaung Oval and will be broadcast live on SuperSport Variety 1 (Ch. 206) and SABC 3. South Africa will be aiming for maximum points as part of their long-term pursuit of

Will Tudor’s aggressive approach pounce on Arsenal nerves? Tottenham Hotspur have turned to Igor Tudor, the “ferryman” renowned for taking clubs in choppy water safely to shore. Tudor always hits the ground running, winning at least six of his opening 10 games in each of his last three jobs, doing so through a combination of aggressive hard-pressing football and a hard-line approach to player management. In other words: through sheer discipline on the pitch and off it. The no

Round 2 of the 2026 FNB Varsity Shield saw dominant displays across the board. FNB Wits put on a clinical performance at home, running away with a 51-0 thrashing of FNB UFH for their first home win of the season. In the Cape derby, FNB UWC overpowered FNB CPUT 51-32 in a thrilling encounter at UWC Stadium, with Hlomla Ncana’s hat-trick and an all-round masterclass from Player of the Match Aaron Swartz sealing a statement victory. FNB Madibaz bounced back in style, treating a

In a match that has ebbed and flowed, the DP World Lions seamers Codi Yusuf and Beyers Swanepoel bowled them to an eight wicket win over the Dafabet Warriors at the DP World Wanderers on Friday to claim the 4-Day Series title for a third consecutive time. Yusuf's crucial contribution with the bat and a match-winning spell in the third innings helped set up an emphatic victory for the Lions and earned him the Player of the Match award. The Warriors were in the driving seat whe

Christofer Blomstrand. Sunshine Tour Sweden’s Christofer Blomstrand called it “a fantastic day” that left him shocked as he signed for a 61 to share the lead with Spain’s Santiago Tarrio heading into the weekend of the Jonsson Workwear Durban Open at Durban Country Club. Blomstrand was almost lost for words as he reflected on a magical round of golf that has him tied for the lead with Tarrio – who signed for a 64 – on 13-under par, one stroke clear of England’s Alfie Plant. “

The South African Men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for the outbound five-match T20 International (T20I) series against New Zealand from 15-25 March. Proteas left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj will captain the side which features five uncapped players. Among the new faces are batters Connor Esterhuizen (DP World Lions), Dian Forrester (Auto Investments North West Dragons) and Jordan Hermann (Dafabet Warriors), who have been rewarded for their consistency in

Riley Norton will lead an exciting Junior Springbok team in the first of two international meetings against Georgia in Tbilisi on Sunday afternoon. The SA U20 team for the match, which kicks off at 5pm (SAST), was confirmed by head coach Kevin Foote, who will be looking for a good account from his charges against the physical hosts. Norton is in his second season as Junior Bok captain after the lock captained the side to World Rugby U20 Championship glory in Italy last year.

American Ryder Cup star and 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed will make his debut in the Joburg Open at Houghton Golf Club from 5-8 March as he looks to make a piece of DP World Tour history in South Africa. Reed has confirmed his place in a strong field for the 18th edition of this Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctioned tournament. The current world No 18 heads to Johannesburg as the leader on the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai and also hoping to wrap up a victory on

The Lions have been boosted by the return of Springbok bruiser Ruan Venter ahead of their rescheduled Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 8 fixture against the high-flying Hollywoodbets Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Venter slots into the back row after serving a four-match suspension, a sanction he received against the same opposition in January this year where his team snatched a one-point victory in the dying minutes. The powerful No 7 slots in for the exciting Juni

Babalwa Latsha, the most capped prop in the women’s game in South Africa, will return to her roots on Saturday when she runs out for DHL Western Province in the second round of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, while a former Scotland junior captain will also experience top flight domestic rugby. Latsha returns to the provincial scene after two years with Harlequins Women, a move that significantly upped her status in the game, as she delivered big time for the London cl

Dafabet Warriors seamer Matthew Boast took 5/35 to help his team into a position of strength on day two of the 4-Day Series final against the DP World Lions at the DP World Wanderers on Thursday. Boast’s seam bowling masterclass saw the Lions finish day two on 193/7, still trailing the Warriors first innings by 112 runs. Starting day two on 292/8 the Warriors were hoping to push their score over the 300-run mark and they managed that. The first wicket of the day saw Wesley Be

Pablo Ereno. Sunshine Tour Spain’s Pablo Ereno carded his lowest tournament round of 10-under-par 62 to lead the first round of the Jonsson Workwear Durban Open by a single stroke at Durban Country Club on Thursday. Ereno opened with two consecutive birdies and then produced a run of six birdies and an eagle in eight holes over the turn as the foundation of his round. It’s given him another shot at a victory on the Sunshine Tour and HotelPlanner Tour after coming close with a

The stage is set for an anticipated finish to Switch Schools SA20 Volume 2 as Phase 3 brings the #BestOfTheBest to the University of Pretoria from 4-7 March. After months of incredible action across the country, 14 outstanding school teams – eight boys’ and six girls’ – will converge on Tuks in pursuit of national glory. Adding to the intrigue, new champions will be crowned as neither defending champions Bishops Diocesan College (boys) nor Steyn City School (girls) have quali

Proteas Women all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship One-Day International series against Pakistan, scheduled from 22 February-1 March, due to illness. Kapp experienced discomfort shortly after completing her spell during the first innings of the third T20 International in Benoni on Monday. Following further medical assessments, the Proteas Women medical team has opted to rest her as a precaution. DP World Lions bowling all-roun

Vodacom United Rugby Championship action resumes this weekend as the Hollywoodbets Sharks travel to Johannesburg for their return-leg, second-round clash against the Lions on Saturday afternoon. The fixture presents another important opportunity for growth under newly confirmed permanent head coach JP Pietersen and his team, who will be looking to build on the positive form shown prior to the competition break. Vincent Tshituka captains a side that is without several Springbo

Hooker Vernon Paulo has signed with Stormers Rugby and will bolster the front row stocks going forward. The powerful 24-year-old is a product of the Western Cape, having been born and raised in Riversdale and attending Oakdale Landbou. He went on to star for the NWU Eagles, winning the Varsity Cup in 2023 before making his professional debut for the Toyota Cheetahs later that same year. Director of Rugby John Dobson said that Paulo’s clear natural abilities and his passion fo

Kieran Vincent. Sunshine Tour The Sunshine Tour’s most widespread gathering of winners from across the South African game – the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions, supported by Attacq and WCMC – is building to yet another impressive tournament when this showpiece event tees off at Royal Johannesburg’s famed East Course next season. The 4-7 June 2026 tournament is positioned as a premium platform that recognises achievement, advances inclusivity and supports the developmen

The battle lines will be clearly drawn on Saturday when the Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks go head-to-head in their postponed round eight Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Johannesburg, where a place in the top eight will be up for grabs. The match will also have a significant influence on the South African shield, as a victory for the Sharks would see them clinch the trophy with one local derby remaining, while a victory for the Lions will see them reduce the six-po

Centuries from Jordan Hermann and young JP King helped the Dafabet Warriors finish day one of the 4-Day Series final on an even keel with the DP World Lions at the DP World Wanderers on Wednesday. After being sent in to bat, the Warriors were anchored by centuries from Hermann and King, who provided the foundation for the visitors’ first-innings total of 292/8. Hermann scored 110 off 133 deliveries, striking 14 boundaries as he guided the side through the opening sessions and

The Junior Springboks have officially kicked off their Georgian tour, using a high-intensity training hit-out against the Lelo Saracens in Tbilisi on Wednesday afternoon to sharpen their skills ahead of their first international clash with Georgia U20 on Sunday. Wednesday’s session against the Saracens wasn’t a formal match but rather a structured 15 vs 15 “non-contact” training game designed to test the South Africans’ tactical systems under pressure. “It was more of a train

Brandon Stone. Sunshine Tour When South African professional Brandon Stone sat in the office of Nick Jonsson, the CEO of Jonsson Workwear, their biggest connection was not around their shared love of golf. It was around work. Jonsson is a man who has dedicated his business to recognising and validating the purity of the working man and woman’s daily efforts to provide for their loved ones and to designing the workwear that allows them to do that at their best. So when Stone s

As the 2026 season approaches, the Toyota Cheetahs are charging into a bold new chapter defined by a fresh leadership vision and a commitment to reaching new heights on the global stage. At the heart of this evolution is Director of Rugby Frans Steyn and his team. Leveraging his elite international experience, Steyn is spearheading a high-performance strategy designed to blend the Cheetahs' traditional flair with modern, world-class excellence. The 2026 season serves as the l

Following a comprehensive and objective review and restructuring of their High Performance System, The Sharks have confirmed a series of strategic appointments across both the rugby programme and executive leadership structure, reinforcing the Club’s commitment to sustainable high performance, organisational alignment and long-term commercial growth. The Sharks controlling owner Marco Masotti commented: “We want to be special. Our goal is a rugby business that ensures that Th