World Rugby has announced the remaining five modern greats that will join Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke in being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame over the coming months as the class of 2026. Abdelatif Benazzi (France), Jen Crawford (USA), Sue Day (England), Diego Dominguez (Italy) and Rochelle Martin (New Zealand) will take the number of inductees to 182 since the Hall of Fame began in 2006. Joel Stransky (South Africa) and Zinzan Brooke (New Zealand) were the fir

The Cricket South Africa (CSA) 2026/27 domestic season is fast approaching, with the newly rebranded 1st Class Series getting underway on Thursday. The red-ball competition, which dates back more than a century, returns in an exciting new form from 10 September, as the DP World Lions look to defend the title they won last season against seven other Division 1 teams all vying for a place at the top. The competition, which has served as a pathway for aspiring cricketers into th

LIV Golf Incorporated and its affiliates (collectively, “LIV Golf” or the “Company”) has announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (“RSA”) with BC Partners Advisors L.P., the credit business of BC Partners (“BC Partners Credit”), which contemplates a proposed recapitalization transaction (the “Transaction”). To effectuate the Transaction, which is intended to preserve the Company’s business as a going concern through an innovative player-first owner

Five Premier League players have been shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with the league in contention for a total of 13 awards. Arsenal, last season’s Premier League champions, have received six nominations across the ceremony, including three players on the main 30-man shortlist – more than any other club. The Ballon D’Or are one of the game’s most prestigious awards, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, rewarding players, coaches, teams and others for th

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese hoped that the Boks could put up a good performance for the American public when they clash with the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday, to showcase what rugby has to offer in the USA, where the 2031 Rugby World Cup will be hosted. The Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series finale takes place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday and Wiese said a victory for the Boks – should they pull it through to lift the trophy – would be a

Rugby and Hollywood might seem worlds apart, but several movie stars have a strong connection to the sport. Here’s a look at five stars who have graced both the rugby field and the silver screen. With the All Blacks heading to Baltimore for the final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against South Africa this weekend, rugby is taking centre stage in the United States once again. And while rugby and Hollywood might seem worlds apart, the sport has some surprising connections to

Tino Ngorima, a talented young actress from Kyalami, South Africa, is rapidly establishing herself in the US film and theatre scene with an impressive lineup of projects. At just 24, she has recently completed filming her leading role in “Timeless Woman”, set for release later this year. This role challenged her to embody the perspective of an African American woman navigating the complexities of an interracial relationship in contemporary America. Tino’s ascent in the indust

The race for top honours in the SA Rugby U20 Cup intensified in round six as the Vodacom Bulls U20 and DHL Stormers Bolts both secured valuable away victories over the past weekend to place them at the top of the league standings. The young Bulls produced an impressive attacking display to beat the Toyota Cheetahs U20 45-28 in Bloemfontein, while the Bolts overturned a 10-point half-time deficit to defeat the Leopards U20 in Potchefstroom. The Bulls U20 led 17-14 at half-time

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Monday made only two changes to his starting team that defeated the All Blacks in Johannesburg for the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore on Saturday, with Damian Willemse replacing the injured Cheslin Kolbe at fullback, and scrumhalf Morne van den Berg being drafted into the starting team. Given the team’s brave performances in the last two matches to take a 2-1 lead in the four-Test series, the Bok coach

A youthful Proteas Women side is preparing to make history as they travel to Zimbabwe for the maiden T20 International (T20I) series between the two neighbouring nations from 11-19 September in Bulawayo. The five-match T20I series will take place at the Queen’s Sports Club, with matches scheduled for 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 September. All five encounters will get underway at 1.30pm. Speaking ahead of the team’s departure following a pre-tour training camp in Tshwane, Proteas ca

The league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League kicks off on Tuesday with a number of intriguing encounters set for Matchday 1. Here we take a look at the key facts and stats from every fixture as another season of club football's elite competition gets under way. All matches kick off at 9pm CET unless stated. Tuesday 8 September Club Brugge v Aston Villa (6.45pm) This is the fourth meeting between the sides. Club Brugge won 1-0 at home on Matchday 4 of the 2024/25 Cham

Team Pangolin, captained by Ethel Nyembe (with trophy), celebrate their victory in the 2026 Conservation Cup. The Fisher Foundation South African sports legends and business leaders joined forces for yet another successful Conservation Cup where Team Pangolin claimed their third successive victory in this premier tournament aimed at supporting wildlife conservation and education. Team Pangolin, captained by business personality Ethel Nyembe, claimed a convincing 50-38 victory

As we conclude the inaugural edition of the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry on home soil, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to every South African who supported this world class series. Over these past weeks, we once again demonstrated the true spirit of our nation. With guests travelling from all corners of the world to experience this historic event, you showed them the warmth, generosity and unity that define us as a people. Your embrace of our visitors re

The South Africa Men’s selection panel has today announced a 16-player squad for the three-match Dafabet One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia from 24-30 September. Temba Bavuma will captain the side, which sees DP World Lions fast bowler Gerald Coetzee recalled to the ODI setup, having last featured in the 50-over format at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. The 25-year-old forms part of a strong pace contingent alongside Ottneil Baartman, Kwena Ma

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has a simple wish list ahead of Friday’s pre-season derby against archrivals the DHL Stormers in Paarl and top of it is not a scoreline. “It’s not that we want to go out there and damage each other,” Ackermann said, only half joking about a fixture that rarely needs extra needle. “First and foremost, hopefully getting through 80 minutes with no injuries, that would be the top priority.” Beyond survival, Ackermann wants answers. “Second, see

The people shaping the creative identity of Africa and the Middle East will gather in the City of Cape Town from 4-9 October for Loeries (www.Loeries.com) Creative Week 2026 (https://apo-opa.co/4iPX2gz), a six-day programme bringing together creative professionals, brands, agencies, marketers, media, educators and emerging talent from across the region. More than an awards event, Loeries Creative Week creates a meeting point for the ideas, conversations and relationships that

For a growing number of BooYaa customers, the brand experience does not begin in a shop. It begins at the front door, with a parcel. How the garment inside has been folded, packed, labelled and protected on its journey decides whether it arrives feeling considered or processed. For the South African premium apparel brand, those details are part of the product itself. As BooYaa expands into new markets and grows its range, Procurement Manager Edwin Moses says the experience ar

Leon Visser carded a final-round 71 on Saturday to total 11-under and claim a two-stroke victory in the King’s Cup held at Ezulwini Golf and Country Club. Born in South Africa but raised in Eswatini, Leon was in familiar surroundings at Ezulwini, a place where his golfing journey began. His knowledge of the course and the area showed last week, as he held the lead from the first round through to the final round. “I got off to a slow start but, luckily, I found some rhythm on

A delighted Rassie Erasmus shrugged off suggestions that his team had clinched a series victory over New Zealand following Saturday’s win at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. The Boks defeated New Zealand 29-24 in front of a fanatic crowd of 86 000 in Johannesburg to take a two-one lead in the series. Hours later, the two sides boarded the same plane to the USA, touching down in Baltimore on Sunday afternoon. Should the Boks win Saturday’s Test at the M&T Bank Stadium, they will cli

UJ occupies the top spot on the log after beating UFS Kovsies in Round 5 of Varsity Netball 2026 at the Wits Sports Hall in Johannesburg. Defending champions NWU Eagles scored an easy victory over newcomers CUT while UP-Tuks didn’t have too much trouble against Madibaz. Wits and Maties shared the spoils in the opening match. WITS 47-47 MATIES Despite the chilly and rainy weather in Johannesburg, the crowd filled the Wits Sports Hall for the clash between Wits and Maties. The

Suzuki Griquas and Airlink Pumas will contest the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division final on Saturday in Kimberley after they won their respective semi-finals against the Fidelity ADT Lions and Toyota Cheetahs respectively on Sunday afternoon. In the first of two Sunday afternoon playoff games, the Griquas delivered a ruthless seven-try masterclass to overpower the Lions 52-12 in their clash in Kimberley. That was followed by a titanic battle in Bloemfontein, where the

Thriston Lawrence joined Seve Ballesteros as a three-time winner of the Omega European Masters after edging Paul Casey in a thrilling play-off following a sensational final round in Crans Montana on Sunday. The South African led at the halfway stage at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club but dropped down the leaderboard on Moving Day following a three-over 73. He began Sunday's round six shots behind Casey but a sparkling 62 saw him set the clubhouse target at 18-under which no-one co

Kimi Antonelli rose from the rear of the grid to claim victory in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, capping off a brilliant comeback drive by passing Mercedes teammate and title rival George Russell in the closing laps. Antonelli started his home race down in 19th position after an engine penalty, with Russell on the front row of the grid, but the youngster rapidly climbed to the front of the field via a devastating blend of raw pace and smart overtaking. A mid-race Virtual Safety

A delighted Rassie Erasmus shrugged off suggestions that his team had clinched a series victory over New Zealand following Saturday’s win at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. The 29-24 victory gave the Springboks a 2-1 lead in the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, with one Test remaining in Baltimore, USA on Saturday. “I know a lot of people said that this is the series here in South Africa but it is not – we’ve played three games here and we’re one up but the final

The Springboks ended more than a decade of hurt by beating the All Blacks 29-24 (half-time 12-12) at the third attempt at the FNB Stadium in front of an ecstatic crowd of 85 967 to take a 2-1 series lead in the third Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test in Soweto on Saturday. The Boks produced their most compelling rugby of the year as second half tries from Jesse Kriel and Malcolm Marx – to add to first half scores from Kurt-Lee Arendse and a penalty try – plus t

Scoring four tries against the second ranked team in women’s rugby and holding sway for large parts of their Test against the Black Ferns have left the Springbok Women coaches feeling positive about their progress in 2026. Laurian Johannes- Haupt and Franzel September, the team’s co-head coaches, expressed satisfaction with the Bok Women’s performance against the six-time Rugby World Cup champions despite a 52-20 defeat at FNB Stadium on Saturday. “I think we have established

New Zealand’s Black Ferns won their one-off Test against the Springbok Women by 52-20 (half-time 24-10) in windy conditions at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, underlining their experience and class with a strong performance against a South African team that gave their all but didn’t have enough in their arsenal to topple the Kiwis. While the South Africans preferred route one through the middle, playing with power, the Kiwis’ pace, skills and tactical awareness were si

The Fidelity ADT Lions return to Kimberely on Sunday, this time for a semi-final date with the Suzuki Griquas as the Carling Currie Cup reaches its conclusion with only the final remaining after this weekend’s knockout games. In their last visit to the Diamond City almost a month ago, the Joburgers went down 31-19 in Round 4 of the competition but Sunday presents a different challenge for head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi’s next generation of Lions. “It’s going to require us to roll

Log leaders UJ were held to a 1-1 draw by defending champions UFS at UJ Soweto Stadium but remain at the summit of the Varsity Football standings. UL also secured a valuable point after playing to a 1-1 draw against UWC at UWC Stadium. TUT bounced back from last week’s defeat with a 3-2 victory over DUT, while Wits claimed a 2-1 win over their neighbours, UP-Tuks, to strengthen their position in the race for the semi-finals. TUT secured a dramatic victory over DUT at Harry Gw

A report coming out of the University of Lagos (https://UniLag.edu.ng/) has examined the environmental effects of British colonial rule in Africa and has asked that this value be included in all reparations conversation. The report, titled CO2lonianism, Ecocide, Reparations, argues that the long-lasting ecological harm caused by British colonial rule on its former African colonies constitutes a separate and vast category of damage, distinct from the humanitarian harm of the s

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is elevating the award-winning Premium Economy experience (https://apo-opa.co/4qZnpmu) even further with the launch of the world's first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat. Debuting on newly received Airbus A350 aircraft, the new seat combines industry-leading innovation with elevated comfort, giving customers greater control over their personal space. Installed in the Emi

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said facing the All Blacks at the FNB Stadium, a stone’s throw from Soweto – which played a big part in shaping the history of South Africa – on Saturday would serve as additional inspiration when the Boks take the field a few hours after the Springbok Women and Black Ferns clash on a momentous day at the same venue. The sides are currently level on one win apiece in the four-Test Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Gre

Can Alonso’s Chelsea prove they are ready to challenge for the title? Victories in their first two Premier League games under Xabi Alonso have only increased the whispers that Chelsea have a chance to do something special this season. Alonso is the only Premier League manager other than Mikel Arteta who has won one of the "Big Five" leagues, with Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, plus Chelsea do not have midweek European football, allowing them to prepare fully for weekend games.

The Springbok Women are determined to continue with their upward movement into the upper echelons of the women’s game when they take on the Black Ferns of New Zealand in a once-off Test at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday. That view was voiced by the team leadership after they completed their preparations for this match – a double header with the Springboks and All Blacks playing later in the afternoon – at St John’s College with the traditional captain’s run. Bok Wome

On Sunday the Toyota Cheetahs will welcome the Airlink Pumas to Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein for their Carling Currie Cup semi-final. The match kicks off at 3.30pm and will be broadcast live on SuperSport. The Cheetahs finished second on the table with five wins from seven matches, securing home-ground advantage at Toyota Stadium for Sunday's semis. The Free Staters remain one of the competition's most experienced play-off outfits. Over the past five Carling Currie Cup seas

SOUTH AFRICA v NEW ZEALAND @ FNB STADIUM, SOWETO ON SATURDAY – KO 1PM REFEREE Zoe Naude (South Africa) Test debut: 19 September, 2024 – South Africa 36-19 Spain Tests as referee: 5 Zoe Naude will referee New Zealand – and a team from the Oceania region – for the first time with this fixture. This will be her fourth Test of the year, having made her Guinness Women’s Six Nations debut in the middle with England’s 84-7 defeat of Scotland at Murrayfield in April. This is the onl

SOUTH AFRICA v NEW ZEALAND @ FNB STADIUM, SOWETO ON SATURDAY – KO 5.10PM REFEREE Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) Test debut: 11 April, 2015 – Montenegro 29-27 Estonia Tests as referee: 35 Nika Amashukeli will take charge of this fixture for the second time, having overseen South Africa’s 43-10 victory in Wellington in the 2025 Rugby Championship. The Georgian official was due to take charge of the second Test in Cape Town last weekend but due to illness he switched matches wit

For generations, Western Province and the Cape Cobras have each played a defining role in South African cricket. Now, Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) officially brings those two stories together with the launch of the Western Province Cobras, a new professional identity that honours the history of both brands while creating a platform for the future. The Western Province Cobras will unite the province’s men’s and women’s professional teams under a single identity

The Nigeria NOW! takes place on 19 and 20 November at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, under the patronage of the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake. Between 500 and 600 delegates are expected across energy, infrastructure and mining. The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is partnering with EnergyNet to deliver the first Nigeria NOW!, and has committed to remain involved through the preparatory period rather tha

Joe Knox. Zimbabwe’s Michael Wallace, England’s Joe Knox and Leon Visser carded respective rounds of six-under 66 on day one of the King’s Cup, taking a two-stroke lead into Friday’s second round at Ezulwini Golf and Country Club. "It was really nice,” said Wallace of his first-round effort. “This is my first time Eswatini and I feel like the course suits me quite a lot. I just kept it in play; hit the ball really well. I got a new putter in the bag and I think it’s working,

Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women into battle against the Black Ferns on Saturday when South Africa welcome the New Zealand women’s side for a first Test on local soil. The 1.30pm fixture at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg will be broadcast on SuperSport. Latsha is of six players in the pack that started against the Black Ferns just under a year ago in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. Vainah Ubisi and Catha Jacobs were on the bench in that

Three-time defending champions, Sanlam Naka Bulls, will resume a growing rivalry with Cape Town’s Schotsche Kloof Walmers when the 10th edition of the Pick n Pay Gold Cup men’s national club championship kicks off on 26 September. SA Rugby on Thursday confirmed the final line-up of 32 clubs for the ‘FA Cup’ of South African community rugby, with SK Walmers, based in the Bo-Kaap of Cape Town and playing out of the historic Green Point Track, grabbing the final spot as tourname

The DHL Stormers are locked in for the 26/27 season – in it together with the fans, sponsors and all those who make them one of the best-supported club teams in world rugby. The season launch event at DHL Stadium on Tuesday evening brought stakeholders together to set the squad on course for a campaign that begins in just over three weeks. Past and present players saw the 26/27 home and away kit revealed, Ruhan Nel confirmed as club captain, and senior leadership set out what

The Hollywoodbets Sharks will take on the SWD Eagles in the first of two pre-season warm-up matches on Friday evening, with the teams meeting in George to give the wider Durban squad a run ahead of this season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship. With the VURC opening round’s fixtures pitting the Hollywoodbets Sharks against the Ospreys at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday 26 September, Friday’s match against the Eagles, together with a clash against the 10Bets Lions at El

The road to the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division final narrows to four teams on Sunday, with defending champions Suzuki Griquas hosting the Fidelity ADT Lions in Kimberley before the Toyota Cheetahs welcome the Airlink Pumas to Bloemfontein in the two semi-finals. The match in Kimberley kicks off at 1pm, followed by the Bloemfontein playoff at 3.30pm, with both games to be broadcast live on SuperSport. The semi-final lineup reflects the competition’s most consistent p

Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse said the Boks were determined to improve and build on their performance last week as they prepare to face the All Blacks in the third Test of the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. The Springboks won the second Test by 33-26, although the All Blacks scored four tries to three and Arendse said that the team have been working hard on their defence and that they would be up for this match mentally and physi

Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg was thrilled about the opportunity to play his first Test in his hometown Johannesburg when the Springboks line up against the All Blacks at the FNB Stadium outside Soweto on Saturday. A passionate crowd of more than 80 000 spectators are expected to attend the third Test in the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, and Van den Berg said the Boks are looking forward to playing at the “Calabash”. Van den Berg, who plays for the 10b

The new season for the DP World Lions is officially underway and what better way to welcome in the 2026/27 season than under the powerful floodlights of one of Africa’s most loved ovals, The DP World Wanderers Stadium. Looking ahead to new things, the back-to-back Sports Organisation of the Year launched the Unions ambitious marketing campaign titled The Gold Standard – their declaration that Lions Cricket will continue to always set the benchmark against which others measure

The Vodacom Bulls have secured a major boost to their long-term pack stability, confirming that Springbok hooker Johan Grobbelaar has signed a contract extension keeping him at Loftus Versfeld until 2030. A cornerstone of the team’s forward pack, Grobbelaar’s long-term commitment reinforces the franchise’s strategy of retaining world-class talent and core leadership as they compete across the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup. Having risen through t

After serving the KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union in various capacities, Krystl Rangiah has taken over the role of Stadium and Events Manager at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium. Darren Stewart/Dolphins Cricket The Hollywoodbets Dolphins have strengthened their operational and coaching structures ahead of the 2026/27 season, with a number of key appointments and promotions adding depth and continuity across the organisation. The most notable appointment sees Krystl Rangiah become