Getting it right five times out of six was a good reflection of the standards the Springbok Sevens set for themselves in 2026 but the most valuable lesson was to make sure you start from zero every time. With that in mind, the Blitzboks will tackle the Cathay/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong tournament this weekend with the baseline of setting their own standards and playing accordingly. That is the view of Philip Snyman, who made it all happen for the Blitzboks in recent seasons, as the

The SA Cup is moving closer to its defining moment in the competition, with log positions beginning to clarify and every result carrying increased significance in the race for semi-final places and crucially for some, Carling Currie Cup Premier Division qualification. The sixth round kicks off with a Friday night opener in Nelspruit setting the tone before a full slate of Saturday fixtures spread across Wellington, Welkom, George and Gqeberha. The Airlink Pumas welcome the Le

The pressure on the four South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will reach fever pitch this weekend as they channel all their energy into qualifying for quarter-final spots and the best possible log positions for favourable play-off places in the fourth-last pool round of the competition. The Vodacom Bulls will meet the Dragons in Wales on Friday, while three matches will play out on Saturday, when the DHL Stormers host Connacht in Cape Town, the Fi

Keegan McLachlan. Tyrone Winfield/Sunshine Tour Keegan McLachlan started the Sunshine Tour’s new 2026/27 season on a strong note when he opened with a bogey-free first round of eight-under-par 63 on Wednesday to lead the Mediclinic Invitational at the Heron Banks Golf & River Estate. After losing his Sunshine Tour card at the end of last season, McLachlan has started the new season with a vengeance and earned himself a one-shot lead over MJ Viljoen and Samuel Simpson. McLachl

Casandra Alexander. Perfect Exposure Casandra Alexander is back on home fairways this week as she leads the South African challenge in a Joburg Ladies Open at Randpark Golf Club that has drawn the top-ranked players from both the Sunshine Ladies Tour and Ladies European Tour for this co-sanctioned event. Alexander returns in some of the best form of her career, having risen to No 1 on the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit and now the highest ranked South African at 41st in

The start of their journeys to make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts, at the HSBC SVNS World Championship, could not have been more different but for Owami Mohuli and Jane Mulder, their destination was the same – the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. Mohuli (19) and Mulder (20) will hold no fear or favour in Hong Kong on Friday, shared by a firm desire to deliver their best effort, knowing that a sound performance for their country could ease the way for their age-group

The Springbok Sevens squad achieved one of their pre-season objectives by winning the HSBC SVNS Series but according to Blitzbok captain Impi Visser, they now need to up the ante even more, as they have other targets to hunt down as well. Visser, who played in his 50th world series tournament in the USA, said their mindset for Friday's HSBC SVNS World Championship opener at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park will be centred around their search for the perfect game, something he

Half a century since the tournament's inception in 1976, Hong Kong remains the heartbeat of international sevens rugby. This year's edition marks not only a golden anniversary but the start of a three-tournament World Championship race that will crown the sport's ultimate champions in 2026. The historic tournament has transitioned from its original home at Hong Kong Stadium to the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Stadium, ushering in a new chapter for sevens in Hong Kong while honour

LIV Golf returns to Mexico City for another high-altitude showdown at Club de Golf Chapultepec. The tree-lined layout features Kikuyu fairways and rough and plays as a par 71 measuring 7 443 yards. Sitting at approximately 7 350 feet above sea level, the thin air will deliver some of the longest drives LIV Golf fans will see all season. Last year, Joaquin Niemann came from behind, winning at 16-under in front of the passionate Latin American fans. Here are the Team Power Rank

Zain Davids has seen it all during his Sevens career as a Blitzbok. He has stood on podiums around the world, lifted a handful of trophies and received bronze, silver and gold medals in various competitions. And while none of those achievements have happened during his five previous trips to Hong Kong, the 28-year-old, who will be playing in his 58th HSBC SVNS tournament, said his focus remains on living in the moment every time he takes the field, which is exactly what he in

Lions Cricket are proud to warmly welcome Johannesburg-based residential property developer Craft Homes to the Pride, joining an already impressive and ever-swelling sponsorship stable. Aligned in values, the innovative brand of Craft Homes has wholeheartedly committed to walk with Lions both on the field and off it, effectively immediately. The relationship was born organically, growing out of Craft Homes’ participation in the iconic Pink Day ODI at the much-loved DP World W

After the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup two week break, the URC returns with only four rounds remaining as the Race To The Eight continues. Friday night lights returns in Belfast, Edinburgh and Newport as we see Zebre Parma make the trip to the Edinburgh, Ulster welcome defending champions Leinster and Dragons host the Vodacom Bulls. Saturday kicks off in South Africa as the DHL Stormers face Connacht, Fidelity SecureDrive Lions welcome league leaders Glasgow

The Metro Cup T10 is back, and this time it is heading to the iconic SuperSport Park in Centurion. The second edition of the competition will take place from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April, bringing fast-paced T10 cricket action to one of South Africa's most celebrated cricket venues. The inaugural Metro Cup was held in Durban, where the Momentum Multiply Titans claimed the first-ever Metro Cup trophy, now the tournament makes its way to Centurion - the proud home of the Titans

The Telkom Netball League (TNL), South Africa’s premier netball competition, returns for the 2026 season this April. The country’s top provincial teams and rising stars, alongside international invitational sides, will take to the court in a competition that continues to shape the future of South African netball. With matches set to take place in Durban and Johannesburg, the new season marks another important chapter in the journey of South Africa’s netball talent - from firs

Get ready for Kids Round 2026! The United Rugby Championship is thrilled to announce the return of Kids Round, a celebration of the next generation of rugby fans where stadiums will be transformed into spaces for young supporters to experience the game like never before. Taking place in Round 16 (April 24 & 25), Kids Round is all about putting children at the heart of the action - not just in the stands but across the entire matchday experience. From the first whistle to the

Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has named a 28-man squad that flies to Wales on Tuesday, ahead of back-to-back away matches against the Ospreys and Edinburgh. With the Race to the Eight heating up over the last four weekends of Vodacom United Rugby Championship pool match action, the Sharks are under no illusion as the enormity of the closing stages of the tournament as they look to meet their ambitions in the competition. Andre Esterhuizen is back to lead the te

Mark Alexander was the only nomination for the role of president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) when the deadline for nominations for a four-year term closed on Monday. Alexander, who first took the role in an interim capacity in 2016 (following the resignation of incumbent, Oregan Hoskins) was nominated by representatives of 11 SARU’s member unions. He will formally begin his third and final full term at the Annual General Meeting in Cape Town on 14 May. Meanwhile e

The South African ‘A’ team will make a welcome return to the rugby calendar when they line up against the Zimbabwe Sables as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ opening match of the season, against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June, in a thrilling double header. The last time the SA ‘A’ team took the field was during the 2022 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against Munster and the Bristol Bears and with the 2027 Rugby World Cup in sight for both the Springboks and the Sables –

There is a moment, early in most skating stories, where everything feels possible. For Annika, that moment came in Sweden, where she grew up competing seriously before walking away from the sport after a performance that did not go as planned. For years, skating was something she had done, not something she still was. Then her daughter stepped onto the ice. What started as watching from the side turned into something else entirely. “Sharing the ice with my daughter is incredi

The Hurricanes have sent their biggest message yet about their title intentions in 2026, thumping the Blues 42-19 at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The win was a top of the table clash for Super Rugby Pacific with Clark Laidlaw’s side proving to be the better finishers in front of their home crowd as they ran in six tries against a usually stingy Blues defence. Callum Harkin opened the scoring with a well taken try around the left edge, which was followed soon after by a barge o