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…
Moraa glides to gold to cap fruitful World Championships for Africa
Mary Moraa of Kenya danced with elation after her remarkable 800m gold medal win rounded off a successful World Athletics Championships for Africa on Sunday. Her performance was a testament…
Africa shines bright at World Athletics Championships
By Rienk de Beer Africa’s athletics aspirations look to be in safe hands with eight medals already tallied at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Of the eight medals secured,…