Michele Lamaro. Inpho Photography From Rome’s grassroots clubs to captaining Italy, Michele Lamaro’s story is rooted in loyalty, identity and the people who taught him why rugby matters. For Lamaro, Origin is not about where a professional career began. It is about where passion was first shared, where values were learned and where identity was formed. “I was born and grown in Rome, in a little club called Primavera Rugby,” Lamaro says. “I’m still very connected with them. I

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen. Inpho Photography The Lions will have the nited Rugby Championship South African Shield in their sights when they host the DHL Stormers in their final derby of the season this weekend. They put themselves right back in the mix for the trophy by claiming a 34-22 bonus point victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in last Saturday’s rearranged fixture in Johannesburg. That has taken them within a point of the table-topping Sharks as the battle fo

The 2025/26 1-Day Cup begins this week as the country's best domestic teams battle it out for the coveted 50 over title which will close out the season. It's been a jam-packed season of cricket with the Dafabet Warriors and DP World Lions winning the T20 Challenge and 4-Day Series titles, respectively. The teams go into the 1-Day Cup trying to take the title off the Hollywoodbets Dolphins who beat Goldrush Boland in the final last season. Ahead of the tournament, Dolphins coa

In partnership with key partners and stakeholders, World Rugby has released two landmark publications – the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Impact Report and the Impact Beyond 2025 Global Impact Report, presenting, for the first time, a unified and comprehensive picture of how the tournament has reshaped women’s rugby locally in England and globally across World Rugby’s 134 member unions and six regional associations. Together, the reports demonstrate how the most successful Wom

The Junior Springboks laid down a marker for their 2026 season with a 35-0 triumph over Georgia Under-20 in Tbilisi on Sunday, with the win underpinned by a dominant set-piece display and courageous defensive resolve. In a match defined by abrasive physicality from both sides, the South African forwards proved too much for the Junior Lelos to handle. This was especially evident in the opening half, while gritty defence kept the threatening hosts scoreless in their own backyar

The Springboks will kick off a novel 2026 season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June – the second home fixture between the teams in as many seasons – at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, exactly two weeks before their inaugural Nations Championship match against England at Ellis Park. Tickets for the clash against the Barbarians – starting from R250 per person – will go on sale from 10am on Wednesday, 25 February, exclusively on springboks.tmtickets.co.za. T

Cricket South Africa recently announced the Proteas men's schedule for the 2026/27 summer and Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium will host the Proteas against Australia for two block-buster international matches. The Proteas will take on rivals Australia in a three-match ODI and three test match tour which will see Kingsmead host the first ODI and the first Test match of each series. The tour begins on 24 September when South Africa and Australia lock horns in the first of three

The Brumbies’ power caused a massive upset in round two of Super Rugby Pacific with a Sunday afternoon dazzler seeing the defending champion Crusaders beaten 50-24 in Christchurch. That leaves the Crusaders winless to date, but for the Brumbies, it was their first win against the Crusaders in New Zealand since 2000, and it was their second-best effort against them, having won 51-16 in 2001. It was the third consecutive game the Brumbies have scored more than 30 points against

FNB Varsity Cup Round 2 saw FNB Maties produced a dominant second-half display to overturn a half-time deficit and defeat FNB UJ 39-19 at a packed Danie Craven Stadium on Monday night. The Maroon Machine ran in five second half tries to seal a convincing home victory in Stellenbosch. FNB NWU Eagles made it two wins from two with a commanding 63-15 victory over FNB Emeries at Fanie du Toit Sports Ground on Monday afternoon. FNB UCT kicked off their home campaign in spectacular

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