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

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