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

South Africa ended their group stage unbeaten as they defeated UAE by six wickets in New Delhi on Wednesday. The 2024 runners-up chased down a modest target of 123 in 13.2 overs. After rain delayed the start of the second innings, South Africa started strong, bringing up 56/2 in PowerPlay. Aiden Markram was off to a flier, scoring 28 in 11, with the help of five fours and a six but he was castled by Haider Ali. Though they lost the openers in the first six overs, Dewald Brevi

There are colours in golf. And then there is red. BooYaa Golf, South Africa’s premier golf apparel brand, is stepping into 2026 with a bold nod to one of the most iconic eras in the game, launching its new Vintage Collection featuring two standout drops: Tiger Red and Army. Inspired by the dominance, presence and unmistakable swagger of Tiger Woods, the Tiger Red Vintage shirt is BooYaa’s tribute to the Sundays that changed golf forever. It is not about copying history. It is

The stage is set for a traditional red-ball contest as the DP World Lions host the Dafabet Warriors in the 4 Day Series final, starting on Wednesday at the DP World Wanderers Stadium. With both sides finishing the round-robin phase with identical win-loss records, the five-day decider promises a compelling clash between established dominance and emerging momentum. The Lions secured top spot on the Division 1 standings following a disciplined campaign that yielded three wins,

Potential over-rode experience as the Highlanders' upset win over the defending champion Crusaders kicked off Super Rugby Pacific 2026 in impressive style in Dunedin. Moana Pasifika also opened with an impressive away win over the Fijian Drua, while the Waratahs signaled they will be a more competitive force with a dominating win over the Reds in Sydney. Highlanders 25 Crusaders 23 Old-fashioned tenacity, defensive pressure and goal-kicking combined to set the Highlanders on

The Sunshine Ladies Tour has announced the renewal of its partnership with Konica Minolta South Africa (KMSA) for a third consecutive year, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening women’s professional golf in South Africa. The renewed partnership builds on two successful seasons in which the Tour has expanded its local and international profile, creating competitive opportunities for both established players and emerging talent. “Having Konica Minolta South Africa re

The opening round of the 2026 FNB Varsity Cup delivered a wave of high-scoring, dominant performances across the board, highlighted by FNB UP-Tuks stunning defending champions FNB UCT Ikeys 38-22 at Tuks Stadium. FNB UFS Shimlas launched their campaign in emphatic fashion, overpowering FNB Maties 50-39 in a high-tempo thriller that produced 13 tries at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein. At CUT Stadium, FNB NWU Eagles claimed all the points in a high-scoring clash, defeating the hom

Player of the Match and Series Fatima Sana delivered a standout performance with both bat and ball to guide Pakistan to a 53-run victory over the Proteas Women in the third and final T20 International (T20I) in Benoni on Monday, with the three-match series ending 2-1 in favour of the host nation. Sana struck an unbeaten 47 off 30 balls, including four fours and two sixes, as the visitors posted 144/7 in their 20 overs. The right-arm seamer then returned figures of 2/12, while

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the establishment of the Retshegofetse Sennelo Bursary Fund at Krugersdorp High School (KHS) to honour the life, talent and promise of Retshegofetse Sennelo, a gifted young cricketer whose life was tragically cut short. Retshegofetse was a Grade 12 learner at Krugersdorp High School and a key member of the school’s first cricket team. A talented all-round sportsman, he had already achieved provincial recognition for his cricketing abil

The first-ever Uefa Women's Champions League knockout phase play-offs conclude on Wednesday and Thursday. Eight teams are competing to join Barcelona, Bayern München, Chelsea and OL Lyonnes in the quarter-finals, for which the draw is already made with the knockout phase bracket set to the final. On Wednesday, Real Madrid and Arsenal defend leads at home to Paris FC and OH Leuven respectively, then, the following night, Juventus welcome Wolfsburg with the score at 2-2 and Atl

Aimee Barrett-Theron will become the second female to referee 50 Tests after the appointments were announced for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, Pacific Four Series and the inaugural U21 Women’s Six Nations Series. The Women’s Six Nations and the Pacific Four Series both get underway on Saturday, 11 April – a couple of weeks after Australia host Fiji in a one-off Test match in Canberra which Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand) will take charge of. With Sara Cox (England) and La

The Toyota Cheetahs are proud to welcome THIRSTI Natural Spring Water as the team's official hydration, spring water and sports drink partner. THIRSTI continues to make waves in South African sport. Already trusted for hydration in the rugby scene as the partner of the Vodacom Bulls, as well as the Comrades Marathon and Cricket South Africa, the Proteas, among other leading teams and events, THIRSTI now joins forces with the Toyota Cheetahs in an exciting new partnership. Thr

The final round of the 4-Day Series was as enthralling as it could possibly get with a number of teams in the running for a spot in the final. However, the round ended with the DP World Lions top of the table and Dafabet Warriors second to set up an exciting final. The round was highlighted by three exciting results with dominant victories for the Lions and the Momentum Multiply Titans and hard-fought victories for the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and Goldrush Boland. At the DP Wor

Sunshine Tour professional Haydn Porteous following the announcement of Dove Men+Care’s new partnership with the Tour. Sunshine Tour Dove Men+Care has announced a new partnership with the Sunshine Tour and golf professionals Haydn Porteous and Heinrich Bruiners. This dynamic trio will drive the message of personal care through sport, promoting resilience, respect and inclusivity on and off the course. “Sport has the power to inspire, unite and build communities,” says Trevor

Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Cecil Afrika was full of praise of his team following their second-place finish at the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday, with their performances on the second day of the tournament a highlight for the coach. The Bok Women beat Spain and Kenya on day one but were defeated by Brazil. However, they came storming back on Sunday to with victories over China and Argentina. The South Africans are second behind Argentina on the log, wi

MJ Daffue. Sunshine Tour MJ Daffue eagled the last to claim an emotional victory in the NTT DATA Pro-Am brought to you by Standard Bank at Fancourt on Sunday. The South African closed with a 69 to win a tense final round on 16-under par 200. Ireland’s Max Kennedy, American Hunter Logan, South Africa’s Bryce Easton and Zimbabwe’s Kieran Vincent all took second place on 12-under par. It was a remarkable victory for Daffue, who returned to South Africa recently to play his way b

Celina Sattelkau. Sunshine Ladies Tour Germany’s Celina Sattelkau claimed back-to-back wins on the Sunshine Ladies Tour with a convincing five-stroke victory in the NTT DATA Ladies’ Pro-Am brought to you by Standard Bank at The Links at Fancourt on Sunday. Sattelkau closed with a final round of 72 to win on seven under par, with fellow German Sophie Witt taking second place on two under after a closing 73. It completed an incredible start to this season’s Sunshine Ladies Tour

WSB Western Province Women strengthened their position at the top of the Hollywoodbets Pro20 standings following another commanding performance in Sunday’s round of fixtures, with just two rounds of matches remaining in the competition. The unbeaten side now leads with seven wins from seven matches, sitting on 31 points and maintaining a healthy advantage over second-placed DP World Lions Women, who also secured a crucial victory to keep the pressure on at the top of the tabl

The Springbok Women's Sevens finished the opening tournament of HSBC SVNS 2, played in Nairobi in Kenya, in second place on the log, setting them up well for the final two tournaments to be played in South America next month. South Africa won both their matches on Sunday, building good momentum for the final two legs, in Uruguay and Brazil, where the top four sides will have a chance to play in the top tier HSBC SVNS Rugby Championship. A commanding 33-5 bonus-point win over

The Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 kicked off in dramatic fashion on Saturday, with a record win to the Isuzu Bulls Daisies and an unexpected victory on the road for the EP Queens the main features on a weekend that also delivered impressive victories for DHL Western Province and the Sanlam Boland Dames. The Daisies smashed the Border Ladies 100-0, scoring 16 tries at Police Park in their biggest win over their Eastern Cape rivals ever, while the Queens shocked their hosts

The Junior Springboks are braced for freezing European winter conditions to face physical and abrasive opponents that will test their grit and determination on their forthcoming tour of Georgia and will be looking to use this trip to improve their cohesion and understanding of their game model ahead of the start of the international season. Junior Bok captain Riley Norton is one of four players in the tour squad who were in the successful side that lifted the U20 world crown

Before a shot was even struck in the final round of LIV Golf Adelaide, the excitement was palpable from the overflowing galleries as they filled various locations throughout The Grange. After all, Crushers GC Captain Bryson DeChambeau and Legion XIII Captain Jon Rahm were tied for the lead entering Sunday, local favorite and Ripper GC Captain Cameron Smith was within striking distance and new 4Aces GC member Anthony Kim was looking to complete his remarkable journey by hoisti

As the Hollywoodbets Pro Series continued on Saturday, DP World Lions secured a 42-run victory over the Garden Route Badgers Women at Dobsonville Oval, claiming a valuable bonus point in the process. Meanwhile, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies enjoyed a successful trip to JB Marks Oval, claiming an emphatic eight-wicket victory over the North-West Dragons in the Hollywoodbets Pro50. At SuperSport Park, Fidelity Titans dominated in a rain-shortened clash, cruising to an eight

It was another big day at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as Ireland began action in Colombo with a massive win over Oman. England got back on track with a victory over Scotland in Kolkata, while in a blockbuster evening clash, South Africa overcame the New Zealand challenge in Ahmedabad. South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to field against New Zealand in the Group D clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday. With Marco Jansen spearheading the attack, South Afri

Ernie Els. Sunshine Tour Fancourt holds some special memories for Ernie Els. In 2003 he stared down Tiger Woods in an epic Presidents Cup play-off at The Links. Neither of them blinked and eventually darkness had the final say and the Cup was shared. He also launched his foundation at Fancourt. On Saturday, Els added another special memory. When darkness brought an end to an incomplete second round of the NTT DATA Men’s Pro-Am brought to you by Standard Bank, the 56-year-old

Celina Sattelkau. Sunshine Ladies Tour Germany’s Celina Sattelkau is hunting back-to-back victories on the Sunshine Ladies Tour as she takes a three-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round of the NTT DATA Ladies’ Pro-Am brought to you by Standard Bank. Playing The Links at Fancourt on Saturday in the first round of a tournament shorted to 36 holes because of the weather, Sattelkau opened with a bogey-free six-under-par 67. Her nearest challenger is Scotland’s Laura Beveridge wh

The FNB Varsity Shield 2026 began in dramatic fashion with the FNB UKZN Impi crushing Sol Plaatje University in Durban while FNB CPUT stunned last year's runner's up Madibaz 30-20 in a thrilling encounter in Bellville. FNB UWC got off to a flying start defeating FNB UFH 38-12 in the opening match on Friday. Meanwhile, a hard-fought clash at Sisa Dukashe Stadium ended in a 27-27 draw after FNB Wits came back from 24-5 down at the break. FNB UFH 12-38 FNB UWC The Varsity Shield

The Springbok Women's Sevens team had a mixed bag of results in Nairobi on Saturday, winning two of their three HSBC SVNS 2 matches at Nyayo National Stadium. An opening 14-12 win over Spain was followed by a 12-0 defeat to Brazil, before they finished the day with a 12-10 win over Kenya, resulting in South Africa finishing the day second on the log behind Argentina, who will be one of their two opponents on Sunday, with China being the other. The tournament did not start wel

Ayabonga Khaka and Laura Wolvaardt produced leading performances as the Proteas Women claimed a six-wicket triumph over Pakistan in the second T20 International (T20I) in Benoni on Friday. Khaka returned figures of 3/10 in her two overs to help restrict Pakistan to 100/9 in a rain-reduced 14 overs before Wolvaardt top-scored with an unbeaten 40* off 29 balls to guide South Africa to a 2-0 series lead with one match left to play. Following a delay of almost two hours due to in

GolfRSA has taken its first swing into the metaverse, launching a dedicated GolfRSA hole in the on-line game “Golf Adventure – Just Swing! By The R&A”, extending its drive to grow golf on one of the world’s largest gaming platforms. The initiative forms part of The R&A’s Just Swing campaign to broaden golf’s appeal and make the first step into the game feel fun, simple, welcoming and accessible. “By creating a GolfRSA-branded hole inside the Golf Adventure – Just Swing! game,

Benjamin Follett-Smith. Sunshine Tour With one day of the NTT DATA Men’s Pro-Am having been lost to the weather, Zimbabwe’s Benjamin Follett-Smith was clearly determined to make up for lost time as he raced around Fancourt’s Outeniqua layout in 60 to take the lead in this Sunshine Tour and HotelPlanner Tour event. Follett-Smith did not drop a single shot during an incredible round of 12-under, which also included a second nine of 29. He leads by three strokes over South Afric