There will be no room for error for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the second-last round of pool matches this weekend, with every result set to have notable implications in their playoff hopes. The Hollywoodbets Sharks, who are out of play-off contention, meanwhile, will look to give their supporters something to smile about in Durban after a challenging two-week tour. With only seven points separating the teams from fifth to ninth pl

Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has opted for continuity for their Under-20 Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand on Saturday, making just one change to the matchday squad for the final encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Kick-off is scheduled for 4.10pm, with the match broadcast live on SuperSport. The only adjustment to the team that defeated Australia last weekend is on the replacements bench, where loose forward Risima Khosa returns i

SA Cup log leaders Suzuki Griquas, the defending champion Airlink Pumas, the Toyota Cheetahs, Valke and Eastern Province were on the winning side in the penultimate league round this weekend, with six teams still in with a shout of making the play-offs. The top four teams on the final log will contest next weekend’s semi-finals – with the teams finishing first and second enjoying home-ground advantage – while the top four will also qualify for the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Prem

Leinster's Andre Porter. Inpho Photography After enduring a frustrating few months, Andrew Porter admits it’s “incredibly special” to be back as Leinster Rugby push for silverware on two fronts. The 79-time capped Ireland prop missed the whole of the Six Nations campaign after picking up a calf injury in training. Then, just two games into his comeback, he hurt his arm in the Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie against Edinburgh Rugby, consigning him to another month on the si

Connacht's Stuart Lancaster. Inpho Photography Stuart Lancaster has hailed this weekend’s all-Irish showdown between URC play-off rivals Connacht Rugby and Munster Rugby in Galway as a huge game for both teams. Lancaster’s Connacht will welcome Munster to a sold out Dexcom Stadium on Saturday evening knowing just how crucial it is to get a win if they are to finish in the top eight and progress to the knock-out stage. They currently lie in ninth spot, three points outside the

The Finale of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 promises to be a thrilling affair between South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s AS FAR in a two-legged battle for continental supremacy. The first leg will take place in Tshwane (Pretoria) in South Africa on Sunday, 17 May at 4pm (SAST), before the decisive return leg in Rabat on Sunday, 24 May at 9pm (SAST). The final brings together two former champions of Africa’s premier club competition, each aim

Hytera Communications (https://www.Hytera.com/en), a leading global provider of critical communications products and technologies, announced that it secured the completion of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, serving as the event's Official Event Supplier – Provider of Radio Communication. The elite global competition was held on May 2-3, 2026, at the National Stadium in Gaborone, the ‘Diamond City’. Attracting the world’s fastest athletes, the World Athletics Relays is

Casandra Alexander. Sunshine Ladies Tour South Africa’s Casandra Alexander capped another remarkable Sunshine Ladies Tour season by successfully defending her Investec Order of Merit crown. Alexander’s runner-up finish in the MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius this past weekend was enough to secure her a second Investec Order of Merit title and the R200 000 bonus that comes with this achievement. The world No 42 is now only the second professional in Sunshine Ladies Tour history

Round 17 of the United Rugby Championship brings another crucial round of fixtures as the race for play-off positions intensifies and rivalries take centre stage across the North and South. With just two rounds remaining, every point is crucial, and this weekend’s matchups promise high-stakes action, from top-of-the-table clashes to fiercely contested derby encounters. Fans can look forward to standout encounters including Glasgow Warriors hosting Cardiff Rugby, while Leinste

Arsenal had the perfect opportunity to open up a six-point lead over rivals Manchester City on Saturday evening and it was one they grabbed with both hands. Fulham are no pushovers but the Gunners showed why they remain in the driving seat to secure a first Premier League title in over 20 years. Mikel Arteta needed his players to lay down a marker to pile the pressure on City. And it didn’t take long for Arsenal to take the initiative as the returning Bukayo Saka fired in a l

Arsenal progressed to their first Champions League final in 20 years after a stunning two days has put a tantalising trophy double within reach. A 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, going through 2-1 on aggregate, has booked the Premier League leaders a place in the final, where they will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich. They were 14 minutes from lifting the one trophy that has always eluded them back in 2006, before Barcelona struck twice lat

The Junior Springboks all but sealed the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Sunday after dismantling Australia 56-17 in an impressive display of rugby. The much-anticipated clash kicks off at 4.10pm at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and will be broadcast live on SuperSport. In the day's opening encounter, Argentina and Australia will face off at 2pm at the same venue. The Junior Boks showed immense character to overcome a tenaci

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls centre Jan Serfontein has decided to retire after a celebrated first-class career spanning 15 years. The midfielder had been mulling his decision for some time and finally made up his mind after consulting with his family and coach. “Every player knows that there’s a time to call it a day,” reflected the 33-year-old. He said that playing for the Bulls had been a dream come true. “We used to drive up from Port Elizabeth to watch Currie Cup finals an

Cardiff's Taine Basham makes a break. Inpho Photography Welsh international Taine Basham says moving to Cardiff Rugby has been just the refresh his career needed. After some eight years with Dragons RFC, the back row forward decided to make the short journey from Rodney Parade to the Arms Park last summer. He has gone on to make 15 appearances for Cardiff this season, showing his versatility by packing down both on the flank and at No 8 as he has shared in the push for the UR

Dragons' Harrison Keddie and Aaron Wainwright. Inpho Photography Dragons RFC are determined to use their heartbreaking European exit as fuel for the final weeks of the season and beyond. The Welsh outfit pushed French Top 14 highflyers Montpellier all the way in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at the Septeo Stadium before ultimately going down to a 18-12 defeat. It was another hugely brave effort on the road on the back of successive away victories against Stade Francais an

LIV Golf makes its long-awaited return to the United States for the first time in 2026, heading to Trump National Golf Club Washington DC in Potomac Falls, Virginia. The course is a par 72 Tom Fazio design that will stretch to 7 679 yards and plays along the Potomac River, with several holes running directly along the water. Trump National is hosting a LIV Golf tournament for the second time, having previously hosted LIV Golf DC in 2023, which was won by Harold Varner III. He

The Hurricanes maintained their lead with their win over the Crusaders, while the Blues overcame a determined first-half from Moana Pasifika to hold second place. The Reds moved to the top Australian side with their win over the Brumbies, who slipped to sixth, five points ahead of the Drua, Waratahs and Highlanders, each on 20 points. Three in the top six, the Hurricanes, Chiefs (third) and Reds (fourth) have the advantage of a game in hand. Two tries, one to high-flying 2026

Johan van Greune, Group CEO of BooYaa Golf Global. Four years is not a long time to build a brand. It is even shorter when that brand is operating across 17 countries. For BooYaa Golf, the expansion has been fast, deliberate, and at times, uncomfortable. What started as a South African golf apparel business has moved into Europe, North America, Australasia, Asia-Pacific, and parts of Africa in a relatively compressed window. The result is momentum but also a level of operatio

Ulster's Nathan Doak. Inpho Photography Ulster Rugby insist they won’t be taking their foot off the pedal in the URC after giving themselves a shot at European glory. They are now just one step away from claiming a first piece of silverware in 20 years having beaten Exeter Chiefs in the Challenge Cup semi-final to set up a final against French club Montpellier in Bilbao on May 22. But first they have two huge league games at home to the high-flying DHL Stormers and Glasgow Wa

During the Beijing Auto Show, GWM (www.GWM-Global.com) hosted an unprecedented global test drive event at its global R&D Center and proving ground. The program brought together leading automotive media from international markets and key dealer partners to experience GWM’s latest lineup, including the ORA 5, WEY V9X, TANK 700 and WEY G9 - spanning hybrid, pure electric and internal combustion powertrains. By organizing a large-scale global driving experience at its headquarter

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal controls the ball while under pressure from David Hancko of Atletico de Madrid at Metropolitano Stadium last week. UEFA via Getty Images Get the lowdown on both UEFA Champions League semi-final second legs. Arsenal can set a new club record for games unbeaten in this competition but face Atleti, who can draw on a perfect semi-final record against English teams. Meanwhile, Bayern and Paris have the all-time single-season goalscoring record in their sig

Ulster Rugby and Montpellier Hérault Rugby are just 80 minutes away from EPCR Challenge glory after banking their places in the Bilbao Finals with stand-out semi-final performances over the weekend. CLICK BELOW FOR SEMI-FINAL REVIEW STATS Ulster Rugby are one win from their first trophy in 20 years after beating Exeter Chiefs 29-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final in Belfast. It was a tight first half, with Ulster’s Juarno Augustus opening the scoring after 27 minutes, be

Leinster Rugby and Union Bordeaux Bègles stand on the brink of Investec Champions Cup glory after banking their places in the Bilbao Finals in a thrilling semi-finals weekend. CLICK BELOW FOR SEMI-FINAL REVIEW STATS Leinster Rugby booked a ninth Champions Cup final - their fourth in five seasons - but were pushed to the brink by a ferocious RC Toulon comeback in Dublin. Out to avenge last year’s semi-final heartbreak, Leinster started fast, with Jack Conan and Josh van der F

Free State Crinums captain, Karla Pretorius is one of the most revered defenders in netball. Her ability to think quickly on her feet is always a difference maker in the defensive circle of her team. However, her journey started at the bottom. Little league netball where she fell in love with the game, alongside her sister, Tanya von Berg (née Mostert). They played the sport together until university where they both played for the University of the Free State. Netball took he

The South African National Figure Skating Championships 2026 will return to Cape Town from Sunday, 10 May to Tuesday, 12 May 2026, bringing the country’s leading skaters together at The Ice Station, GrandWest Casino for three days of national competition, performance, and rising talent. Hosted by the Western Province Figure Skating Association in conjunction with the South African Figure Skating Association (SAFSA), the championships will give eligible athletes from across th

SA Cup log leaders Suzuki Griquas, the defending champion Airlink Pumas, the Toyota Cheetahs, Valke and Eastern Province were on the winning side in the penultimate league round this weekend, with six teams still in with a shout of making the play-offs. Griquas delivered another statement win on Saturday when they defeated the Dotsure SWD Eagles 62-12 in Kimberley to secure top spot on the log, while the Pumas edged the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers in an eight-try thriller in Nels

Kimi Antonelli has taken victory in an action-packed Miami Grand Prix, the Italian resisting pressure from Lando Norris to seal his third consecutive win of the season. A dramatic start ensued when the race got underway, with polesitter Antonelli facing a three-way scrap alongside Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc before both the Mercedes and Red Bull cars locked up into the first corner. Verstappen then made contact with Leclerc, sending the Dutchman into a 360-degree spin

The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship in emphatic fashion on Sunday evening, overpowering Australia U20 56-17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha to seal the title with a game to spare, a performance head coach Kevin Foote credited to the squad’s growth, grit and collective belief. “There was a huge improvement,” said Foote. “I think the whole squad showed what it means to play for South Africa. We showed grit and I’m super proud of eve

The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Sunday with a round of matches remaining after dismantling Australia 56-17 in an impressive display of rugby. They scored eight tries to three, albeit two of those penalty tries conceded by Australia in an ill-disciplined first half, which saw the Junior Boks take a well-deserved 28-12 half-time lead. The penalty tries also resulted in subsequent yellow cards,

A dominant line-out and maul performance helped the Airlink Pumas edge the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, 38-31, at the Mbombela Stadium in Round Eight of the 2026 SA Cup on Sunday. The win means the home side consolidates their second-placed home semi-final spot, hoping to successfully defend their SA Cup title. With the two bonus points – one for losing within seven and scoring four tries – the Kavaliers find themselves in the all-important top four positions on the log. With one

Kimi Antonelli has clinched pole position for the Miami Grand Prix in style, setting a magnificent lap to edge out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to the honour. The Mercedes driver was consistently towards the top of the times throughout Qualifying and, although he couldn’t improve on his final lap, an earlier effort proved to be unbeatable as he ended the session on a time of 1m 27.798s. Verstappen looked close to pipping Antonelli to pole position a

The Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 came to an exciting close at the Durban University of Technology, with teams delivering spirited performances on the final day to round off a week of high-intensity competition. With momentum, standings and confidence all on the line, Day 9 provided a fitting conclusion as sides now turn their focus to the next phase of the tournament. The Tornados capped an outstanding Power Week 1 campaign with a 51-45 victory over Free State Sonoblomo

Lando Norris claimed victory during Saturday’s Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix, crossing the line ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, after another tricky start for Mercedes man Kimi Antonelli. Polesitter Norris converted his advantage on the run down to the first corner and never looked back – gradually pulling away from Piastri and Leclerc as the 19-lap encounter developed and staying clear of the squabbles behind him. Antonelli dropped fro

Hawies Fourie, head coach of the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, made seven changes and four positional shifts to his side that beat the Leopards, 33-12, last week, ahead of the penultimate round-robin SA Cup match against the Airlink Pumas on Sunday. Tried and tested combinations will be relied on when the men from Wellington travel to Mbombela to face the current SA Cup Champions in their backyard. The top try and point scorer in this year’s competition, Xavier Mitchell, moves fro

Day eight of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 delivered another round of decisive performances, setting up a compelling final day as teams look to close out the first power week on a high. With standings tightening and momentum building, Saturday’s fixtures provided clarity at the top of both divisions while leaving just enough at stake heading into the final round. Division one leaders, the Crinums, continued their commanding run with a 56-36 victory over their archriv

Here we identify the main talking points for the upcoming Premier League matches, including Aston Villa v Spurs and Everton v Man City Will Arsenal take a commanding lead in the title race? Every Arsenal game is a cup final now, of course but of the four remaining Premier League matches, this Saturday's meeting with Fulham might just feel like the most significant. A win would put Mikel Arteta's side in a commanding position, creating a bit of breathing room and a moment to c

With just two rounds remaining before the 2026 SA Cup semi-finals, the pressure is mounting as teams battle for a place in the top four, and with it, qualification for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division. At the top of the standings, Suzuki Griquas have created a seven-point buffer, putting them firmly on course for a home semi-final. Behind them, however, the race is open, with three semi-final spots still up for grabs and every log point proving crucial in the closing s

Western Province showed they have no peers in the U20 women’s game when they outplayed Eastern Province 36-7 in the final of the 2026 U20 Women’s Week in Alberton on Friday, claiming the national title for a fourth consecutive time. Earlier in the day, KZN beat the Blue Bulls 12-0; the Limpopo Blue Bulls edged Griquas 10-5; the Pumas outlasted the Valke 24-17; the Griffons outscored Free State 10-5; the Golden Lions made the home crowd happy with their 27-7 win over Boland; a

Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has made a couple of rotational changes to the match-23 for their U20 Rugby Championship encounter against Australia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Sunday. The second-round encounter kicks off at 4.10pm and will be broadcast live on SuperSport. The first match, between New Zealand and Argentina, starts at 2pm. Tickets are from only R35. The Junior Boks’ starting pack show only one change from the side that impressed ag

Day 7 of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 delivered a compelling mix of dominant performances and crucial bounce-back victories, as teams continued to jostle for position heading into the final stretch. In a crucial Division 2 encounter, the Diamonds showed resilience to secure a 48-44 victory over Sonoblomo in the standout match of the day. Coming off a heavy defeat earlier in the day, the Diamonds needed a response - and they delivered in a tightly contested match tha

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named the CSA Men’s and Women’s Emerging Academy intake for 2026. The intake features a mix of SA Under-19 graduates, in-form provincial players and emerging talent. Among those selected for the Men’s Academy are Hollywoodbets Dolphins seamer Nqobani Mokoena, who recently made his T20 International debut against New Zealand, along with fellow Proteas-capped spinner Nqaba Peter (DP World Lions) and all-rounder Andile Simelane (Dolphins). The rece

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the South Africa ‘A’ (SA ‘A’) touring party for next month’s multi-format tour against England Lions in England. Hollywoodbets Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman will captain SA ‘A’ in two four-day matches and three 50-over matches from 22 May-9 June. World Sports Betting Western Province seamer Dane Paterson is recalled to the national fold with his inclusion in the four-day squad, while Dafabet Warriors batter Jordan Hermann has

With only two rounds remaining before the 2026 SA Cup semi-finals, the stakes could hardly be higher for the teams chasing play-off spots, with the top four teams at the end of the league phase also qualifying for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division. At the summit of the log, Suzuki Griquas have opened a seven-point gap, creating breathing space between themselves and the chasing pack. As a result, they are firmly in pole position to secure one of the two coveted home sem

Day 6 of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 proved to be one of the most dramatic days of the tournament thus far, with multiple close finishes, statement wins and a thrilling finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The headline clash between the Fireballs and Flames lived up to its billing, producing a pulsating contest that went down to the final moments, with the Flames securing a thrilling 50-49 victory. The Fireballs made a strong start, leading 15-12 after

Western Province and Eastern Province will contest the final of the 2026 U20 Women’s Week in Alberton on Friday after dominating displays on day two of the action at Alberton Rugby Club, with WP scoring 10 tries in their 54-0 win over Boland, while EP outplayed hosts, the Golden Lions, 23-7. The two undefeated sides impressed with their team play but there is little doubt that some of the most exciting young backs in the country are coming through the ranks at the two coastal

The Junior Springboks returned to the training ground on Wednesday after enjoying a recovery day on Tuesday, following their 48-21 win over Argentina in Monday’s opening round of the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship staged in Gqeberha. The team followed their usual recovery protocols, following their physical battle with Los Pumitas, while conducting a thorough review of the opening encounter. Under clear skies on Wednesday, the squad resumed their preparation programme for their

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has invited Sizophila Solontsi and Nomawethu Mabenge to join a group of 36 players at a training camp in Stellenbosch next month, in preparation of the Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Kenya. The squad will assemble from 10 May, with a final squad of 28 players to depart to Nairobi on 20 May where they will defend the continental championship crown at the RFUEA Grounds from 23-31 May. The Springbok Women will face Madagascar on 23 May, Ugan

The Lions XV recorded their fourth consecutive SA Rugby Under-23 Cup victory when they outplayed their Gauteng neighbours, the Vodacom Bulls XV, by 49-31 in their fourth-round derby in Johannesburg, while the DHL Stormers XXIII defeated the Hollywoodbets Sharks U23s 41-7 in Cape Town. Saturday’s results leave the Lions way out in front on a perfect 20 points from their four games. They are followed by the Bulls on 12 league points, while the Stormers are 10 points after their

All you need to know as Arsenal and Man City lead the race for the 2025/26 Premier League title The Premier League title race is incredibly close, with Arsenal three points ahead at the top with four fixtures remaining but having played an extra match than Manchester City. Going into last weekend, the top two were level on matches, points and goal difference for only the second time this late in a season in Premier League history, after 1998/99. Arsenal now lead after a 1-0 h

As the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 reached its midway point, teams began to find consistency and rhythm, delivering a day filled with high-quality performances, dramatic finishes and a standout Gauteng derby to cap proceedings. The highly anticipatedclash between the Jaguars and Fireballs lived up to expectations, with the Jaguars producing a composed and clinical performance to secure a 45-38 victory and claim the Jukskei River bragging rights. The Fireballs made the