South Africa withdraw bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
South Africa have pulled out of the contest to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, citing fears they would have to deliver a “rushed presentation” to FIFA during December. The…
Ziyech strikes as Morocco win while Ghana, South Africa crash
Johannesburg — Hakim Ziyech scored from a 40-metre drive as shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco beat 10-man Tanzania 2-0 on Tuesday when they began their campaign to qualify for…
South Africa hope for fifth time lucky in Australia showdown
Kolkata — South Africa insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches when they face old rivals Australia on Thursday for…
South Africa will ride on ‘must-win mindset’ in World Cup semi-final
Ahmedabad — South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen said the team will take their “must-win mindset” into the World Cup semi-final against five-time winners Australia. The Proteas on Friday won…
Rassie Van der Dussen says South Africa have no World Cup ‘choking’ hangover
Pune — Rassie van der Dussen has insisted South Africa are carrying no Cricket World Cup baggage even if their long-suffering fans may sometimes feel they are “watching a movie…
De Kock, Van der Dussen centuries help South Africa thrash New Zealand
Pune — Quinton de Kock hit his fourth century of the World Cup while Rassie van der Dussen cracked his second as South Africa thrashed New Zealand by 190 runs…
South Africa fall back on old recipe for World Cup success
Paris — Defence, discipline and set-piece mastery again proved key as South Africa ran out back-to-back winners of the Rugby World Cup in France. The Springboks, with iconic captain Siya…
South Africa win would give hard-pressed people ‘bit of light’
Presles — South Africa’s rugby team can provide their hard-pressed compatriots back home with “a bit of light” by beating New Zealand to win a historic fourth World Cup, assistant…
Three things from England v South Africa in Rugby World Cup semi-final
Paris – Three things we learned from South Africa’s dramatic 16-15 semi-final win over England that sets coach Jacques Nienaber’s team up for a final against New Zealand at the…
Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World Cup
Dharamsala — Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a…