The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) is proud to announce that World Sports Betting (WSB) Newlands Cricket Ground will once again take centre stage in the South African summer, hosting a series of marquee international fixtures during the 2026/27 home season. This follows the official announcement by Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirming the South Africa national cricket team international schedule, which features high-profile tours by Australia, Bangladesh and Eng

World Sports Betting Western Province Men captain Daniel Smith believes his side is refreshed, refocused and ready to mount a strong challenge when they open their 1-Day Cup campaign against DP World Lions at DP World Wanderers on Saturday starting at 1pm. After missing out on a place in the 4-Day Series final, the Boys in Blue have used the break to regroup and reset ahead of the 50-over competition - a format in which they have enjoyed success in recent seasons. “The 1-Day

World Sports Betting Western Province Women captain Leah Jones has called for intensity, discipline and consistency as the Girls in Blue prepare to host North-West Dragons in their final Hollywoodbets Pro Series home fixtures at WSB Newlands this weekend. WSB Western Province will face the North West Dragons on Saturday and Sunday in crucial Pro50 and Pro20 encounters, having already secured a place in the Hollywoodbets Pro20 final while still pushing to climb higher than thi

An Aiden Markram special guided South Africa past West Indies and one step closer to the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. After a record partnership Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd helped West Indies fight back from 83/7 to 176/8 in 20 overs, Markram shut out any more comebacks by the Caribbean side, scoring an unbeaten 82 as South Africa raced to the target in 16.1 overs. The nine-wicket win put them in pole position for semi-final spot from Group 1. With tw

Tom Bowen. Inpho Photography For Tom Bowen, rugby didn’t begin under bright lights or in front of packed stands. It started on a cold, wet Wednesday evening, on a local pitch, surrounded by teammates who were more mates than rivals. “When I think back to where it all started, it was a cold wet Wednesday training on the local rugby pitch,” Bowen says. “Some early childhood memories were made and one which definitely sticks out is winning the cup with Cynon Valley District U11s

Hollywoodbets Sharks wing Edwill van der Merwe admits that his team’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday is huge in the context of the fight for a top eight finish. “As a team, we’re all disappointed with the result of the game against the Lions and the performance we put out, we know that doesn’t meet our standards, so this week’s preparations have focused collectively on fixing it. “But the week’s prep has been good and we