Sexton’s boot and Springbok forward power a potent World Cup cocktail
Paris — Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time in a Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a blockbuster that pitches the world number one Irish against…
South Africa World Cup cricket blow as Nortje, Magala ruled out
Johannesburg — Fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have both been ruled out of the Cricket World Cup because of injury, Cricket South Africa announced on Thursday. They will…
South Africa call up 2019 Rugby World Cup winning fly-half Handre Pollard
Johannesburg — South Africa Rugby said on Sunday fly-half Handre Pollard had been added to the holders’ World Cup squad giving him a chance to repeat his 2019 heroics. The…
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx out of World Cup with knee injury
Bordeaux — Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a knee injury, the South African rugby federation announced on Thursday. Marx, 29, who was…
Rugby World Cup organisers act over fan chaos in Marseille
Paris – Rugby’s global governing body on Sunday said World Cup organisers would improve access to the Velodrome stadium in Marseille following reports of chaotic scenes ahead of England’s 27-10…
Springboks start Rugby World Cup defence with dominant 18-3 win over Scotland
Marseille – South Africa kicked off the defence of their Rugby World Cup title with an 18-3 victory over Scotland in the teams’ opening Pool B match in Marseille on…
South Africa’s De Kock has ‘unfinished business’ at World Cup
Bloemfontein —South Africa coach Rob Walter said on Tuesday that Quinton de Kock has “unfinished business” after it was announced that the wicketkeeper will retire from one-day international cricket after…
Springboks strength in depth boosts hopes of retaining World Cup
Johannesburg — Strength in depth among forwards and backs has South Africans believing that captain Siya Kolisi and his Springboks can successfully defend in France the Rugby World Cup they…
Infantino defends FIFA decision to expand Women’s World Cup
Sydney — FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday hit back at critics of the decision to expand the Women’s World Cup to 32 teams, saying, “I’m sorry, but FIFA was…
Guardiola eyes full house of Manchester City trophies after Super Cup success
Piraeus — Pep Guardiola is targeting a “full circle” of trophies as Manchester City boss after winning the club’s first UEFA Super Cup with a victory on penalties over Sevilla…