The Hollywoodbets Dolphins fell to a six wicket 1-Day Cup defeat against the Dafabet Warriors at St George’s Park on Friday evening, despite a determined all-round effort in Gqeberha. Having won the toss and elected to bat first, the Dolphins posted a competitive 279/7 from their 50 overs. The foundation was laid by Slade van Staden and Marques Ackerman, who steadied the innings after an early wobble. Tshepang Dithole fell for five and Jon-Jon Smuts for 15 as the Dolphins sli

Francesco Laporta. Sunshine Tour Francesco Laporta calls South Africa his second home and this weekend he is looking to become the first Italian winner of South Africa’s oldest professional golf tournament – the Investec South African Open. Laporta took advantage of a still morning in the winelands on Friday and signed for a 64 to lead this championship on 10-under par. He is one shot clear of England’s Nathan Kimsey, who also posted his 65 on Friday morning. Dean Burmester l

Will set-pieces help Arsenal breathe easier? An emphatic victory over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, defined by the fluency of their attacking football, was exactly what Arsenal needed to reset following the 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Now, after enjoying a rare midweek break, Mikel Arteta’s side will be hoping they can put some difficult results behind them. But it’s not that straightforward. Arsenal have won just four of their nine Premier League matches in 2026

For the Moothee Ram Tuskers, the opening fixture of the CSA 1-Day Cup against the North West Dragons offers more than just a fresh start, it presents an opportunity to reframe a season that has, at times, promised more than it has delivered. They will host the Dragons in their 50 over competition opener on Sunday at the AET Pietermaritzburg Oval. Head coach Ahmed Amla is clear about the mood in camp. Motivation is not in short supply. “Everyone is motivated and we have everyt

The Junior Springboks concluded their short tour of Georgia with a 35-5 victory over their hosts on a cold and wet Friday afternoon in Tbilisi, with SA U20 head coach Kevin Foote praising the players’ resilience in the tough conditions. The SA U20s, who won the first game by 35-0 on Sunday, led by 21-0 at the break and scored five tries to one by the Georgian U20s. The tough conditions made handling very difficult, while the South Africans were also guilty of conceding too ma

The South African Women’s Selection Panel has announced the Proteas Women squad that is set to embark on an outbound T20 International (T20I) and One-Day International (ODI) tour to New Zealand from 15 March-4 April. Captained by Laura Wolvaardt, the 15-player group includes a maiden ODI call-up for World Sports Betting Western Province all-rounder Kayla Reyneke, who impressed in the T20I series against Pakistan earlier this month. There is a welcome return to the 50-over squ