The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers kept the South African flag flying high in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as they booked their places in the semi-finals with commanding home victories in a gripping quarter-final weekend.
Nicaragua head coach Juan Cruz Real believes Bafana Bafana possess the quality to make a strong impression at the FIFA World Cup.
Mamelodi Sundowns celebrated lifting the Red Bull Diski Last Numba trophy after beating Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.
It will be a case of do-or-die for the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Fidelity Securedrive Lions in the quarter-finals of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as the teams channel all their energy into advancing to the top four to stay in the race for a shot at winning the title.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos expressed his satisfaction with his side's overall display despite their frustrating goalless draw against Nicaragua.
Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed that captain Themba Zwane has signed a new contract with the club.
Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Tashreeq Matthews says he is expecting a physical battle when they take on RB Leipzig on Friday.
Oliver Reid (Stormers), Jaco Williams (Sharks) and Jonathan Roche (Stormers) have joined the star-studded roster of rugby talent represented by Roc Nation Sports International.
Bafana Bafana stepped up their preparations in their training session at the Orlando Amstel Arena ahead of their international friendly against Nicaragua.
They know that they are physically up for the challenge to deliver the best season in the history of the Springbok Sevens, which is why Blitzbok coach Philip Snyman believes the key to their approach for the second of three HSBC SVNS World Championship events, this weekend at Estadio Jose Zorrilla in Valladolid, will be mental.