Record-breaking Test match referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has stood down from officiating with immediate effect to concentrate on treatment for a health issue. The Cape Town-based 39-year-old officiated most recently in June when she took charge of the match between South Africa ‘A’ and Zimbabwe at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium but has advised SA Rugby and World Rugby that she will be unavailable for the foreseeable future. The former Springbok XVs and sevens player became t

Springbok hooker and 2025 SA Rugby and World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year, Malcolm Marx, said the Boks were bracing themselves for a “confrontational and physical battle” against Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday. The match is the Boks’ third and final home game in the Nations Championship. Marx shot down suggestions that the Boks were the clear favourites going into the clash given the team’s favourable win record against the Welsh over the last few years. “Wal

Africa's growth potential was a recurring theme at iFX Expo International 2026, with brokers, payment service providers and fintech companies increasingly looking to the continent as a strategic expansion market. Businesses operating across multiple regions increasingly require solutions that can support local collections, cross-border payouts and settlements through a single platform. This was a recurring theme at iFX Expo International 2026 in Cyprus, where brokers, payment

Inga Jim from Curro Delft in Cape Town (SA Schools Girls) and Hoërskool Standerton’s Angel Nxasane (SA Schools Girls ‘A’) will make history in Gqeberha on Thursday when they lead out their teams for their inaugural match against each other. It was also confirmed that Lwandile Mlaba from Westville Boys’ High School in Durban (SA Schools) and Paarl Gimnasium’s Hendre van Zyl (SA Schools ‘A’) have been named as the captains of the boys’ teams in the second match on a historic da

The Toyota Cheetahs Carling Currie Cup campaign kicks off on Sunday at 1pm when they face the Fidelity ADT Lions. The action will be live on SuperSport channel 211. Supporters can also look forward to a festive matchday atmosphere packed with rugby and entertainment. Gates open at 10am, with live entertainment by Jo Black before the game at the Castle Deck, family-friendly activities and food vendors at the new Food Court at Gate 5. Tickets are available online via Ticketpro

The Northern Cape Heat is delighted to announce its squad for the 2026/27 domestic season. Assistant coach Tom Khoza believes the squad reflects the direction and vision of the provincial programme, bringing together an exciting blend of experienced professionals and emerging young talent capable of competing across all three formats of the game. “We are incredibly excited about the squad we have assembled. It is a healthy blend of youth and experience but more importantly, i

The South Africa Under-19 Women claimed a four-wicket victory in their opening Youth T20 International (T20I) against hosts Pakistan Under-19 in Karachi on Tuesday, with Ashleigh van Wyk and Chanel Venter delivering outstanding performances with the ball and the bat, respectively. Van Wyk led the way with the ball in the first innings for the first-time visitors, claiming impressive figures of 3/15 with her leg-spin as Pakistan were restricted to 103/6 in their 20 overs. Sout

Norway were searching for an equaliser, trailing England 2-1 deep into added time of extra-time in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Miami Stadium, with another hopeful aerial ball from goalkeeper Orjan Nyland played towards the five-man Three Lions defence. Substitute Dan Burn, sent on in the 111th minute for two-goal hero Jude Bellingham, spotted the danger, as did the England fans who were on their feet awaiting the final whistle. The volume on a suffocating Flori

Spain frustrated France at one end and punished them at the other to deservedly win their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at Dallas Stadium. La Roja limited Les Bleus’ chances though some flawless defending and scored thorough Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Spain will now face the England-Argentina victors at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. They emerged triumphant in their only previous appearance in the fixture, Andres Iniesta sinking the Netherlands at Soccer City i

Young flyhalf Vusi Moyo, who is one of four players who will don the green and gold jersey in a Test match for the first time in Durban on Saturday, was in awe about earning his first Test cap, while Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids warned about the threat Wales could pose. The Boks face Wales in their third and final home Test in the inaugural Nations Championship. The match at Hollywoodbets Kings Park kicks off at 5.40pm and will be broadcast live on SuperSport, while

The Carling Currie Cup – South Africa’s oldest and most prestigious rugby competition – kicks off this Friday with the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV traveling to Nelspruit to take on the Airlink Pumas in round one. Head coach Mike Vowles has named a strong team for this opening clash. This is a side that blends top-flight experience with youthful exuberance as he looks to kick off the tournament with a squad well-suited to the demands of this tournament, selecting No 8 Thomas Dyer

South African golf and lifestyle apparel brand BooYaa Golf is bringing its on-course energy to the 2026 Sunbet Challenge Series, supplying custom player kits for selected VIP and Pro-Am experiences during Sunshine Tour tournament weeks. The involvement gives BooYaa a direct presence at some of the country’s most recognisable professional golf events, where guests, sponsors, VIPs and Pro-Am players can share the course with professional golfers before the tournament pressure f

Junior Springbok assistant coach Melusi Mthethwa praised the composure and belief shown by the SA U20s after they fought back from an eight point first-half deficit to beat England and book their place in the Junior World Championship final against France. The Junior Boks trailed 20-12 at half-time after England made a strong start and placed them under pressure in a fiercely contested semi-final, but a much-improved second-half display saw the SA U20s take control of the mat

The Junior Springboks will contest a second consecutive Junior World Championship final after overcoming a spirited England side in a hard-fought semi-final in Tbilisi on Tuesday evening, with SA U20 head coach Kevin Foote praising the maturity, resilience and depth of his squad. The Junior Boks were tested throughout this thrilling encounter in the Georgian capital and England led 20-12 at the break but once again found a way to lift their intensity when it mattered most, pr

The Junior Springboks will defend their Junior World Championship crown on Saturday evening after they beat England by 53-37 (half-time 12-20) with a ferocious second-half performance seeing the South Africans through after a lukewarm first 40 minutes in Tbilisi on Tuesday evening. Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scored three tries and Yaqeen Ahmed contributed 23 points to the Junior Boks' cause as they showed what they are capable of on attack in the second half, although it was still n

SA Rugby said on Monday that its ticketing strategy would be thoroughly reviewed at the end of the 2026 season, while thanking fans for their continued support during the inaugural Nations Championship. Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union, said SA Rugby had noted concerns about ticket pricing and recognised that some categories needed careful review and revision: “We take full ownership of this matter and are committed to ensuring that our ticketing str

South Africa under-19 Women captain Mieke van Voorst expressed her team’s excitement ahead of their first-ever Youth T20 International (T20I) tour to Pakistan, where they will take on the hosts in a five-match series from 14-24 July. The first Youth T20I will get underway on Tuesday at 8pm local time (5pm SAST) at the National Stadium in Karachi. When asked what this maiden tour to Pakistan means for the SA U19 Women squad, skipper Mieke van Voorst pinpointed the opportunity

Jude Bellingham has been so influential in England’s run to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals that he is beginning to resemble Zinedine Zidane – according to Three Lions legend John Terry. Bellingham scored both goals in England’s quarter-final triumph over Norway, building on his double in the epic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico City in the Round of 16. And former England captain Terry has likened Bellingham's heroic performances to Zidane's impact during France’s path t

Major tournaments are often underpinned by players who rarely grab the headlines but there are also moments when the biggest names take centre stage. That has certainly been the case in North America this summer at a tournament which has been widely dubbed as the “World Cup of superstars”. With the semi-finals set to feature four nations that have previously lifted the trophy and happen to occupy the top four berths in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking – the FIFA World C

In the quiet Cordoba town of Calchin, Argentina forward Julian Alvarez’s footballing journey began – an obsession that would shape his life. When training ended, Alvarez’s work often did not. While many of his teammates hurried off to private English lessons, tennis practice or simply back home to rest, Alvarez had only one thing on his mind. He would ask his coach, Rafael, for a few balls and begin his routine: crosses from the left, finishes with his left foot; crosses from