Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho
Mohau Nkota of South Africa shoots and scores during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between Lesotho and South Africa at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 05 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho

Bafana Bafana cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium on Friday evening.

Comments Off on Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho
Mayo secures move to Chiefs
Khanyisa Mayo of CR Belouizdad during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium, in Soweto on 12 January 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mayo secures move to Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the signing of striker Khanyisa Mayo from CR Belouizdad.

Comments Off on Mayo secures move to Chiefs
Sharks gear up for double header against Saracens, Pumas
Hollywoodbets Sharks during the 2025 Carling Currie Cup match between Fidelity ADT Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg on 26 July 2025 ©Alche Greeff/Backpagepix

Sharks gear up for double header against Saracens, Pumas

It’s double the fun, double the excitement, as two Hollywoodbets Sharks teams take on Saracens and the Airlink Pumas in Friday evening’s double-header bill at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.

Comments Off on Sharks gear up for double header against Saracens, Pumas
Race for Currie Cup semis spot going down to the wire
Jaco van Der Walt of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2025 Carling Black Label Currie Cup rugby match between the Fidelity ADT Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on 30 August 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Race for Currie Cup semis spot going down to the wire

The race for the 2025 Carling Currie Cup semi-finals is going down to the wire, with five teams battling for the top four spots on the log, and with just one round of league fixtures remaining, the stage is set for a dramatic climax to the regular season.

Comments Off on Race for Currie Cup semis spot going down to the wire
Bafana Bafana: Touching Distance
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Bafana Bafana press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 04 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana: Touching Distance

Bafana Bafana are close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and could conceivably do so this month, writes NICK SAID.

Comments Off on Bafana Bafana: Touching Distance
Springboks: Chasing History
The Springboks stand and sing the anthem amidst the smoke from all the pyratechnics during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Springboks: Chasing History

The Springboks head to New Zealand hoping to conquer one of the greatest challenges in rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Comments Off on Springboks: Chasing History
Gallery: Bafana’s final training session ahead of Lesotho tie
Sipho Mbule, Siyabonga Ngezana and Relebohile Mofokeng of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Bafana Bafana press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 04 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Gallery: Bafana’s final training session ahead of Lesotho tie

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana's final training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier against Lesotho on Friday evening.

Comments Off on Gallery: Bafana’s final training session ahead of Lesotho tie
Erasmus sticks to tried and tested combinations for All Blacks battle
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during The Rugby Championship team announcement for South Africa at the Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town on 19 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus sticks to tried and tested combinations for All Blacks battle

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes to the starting team that beat the Wallabies in Cape Town, with Jesse Kriel retaining the captaincy.

Comments Off on Erasmus sticks to tried and tested combinations for All Blacks battle
Mbule focused on helping Bafana qualify for World Cup
Sipho Mbule of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Bafana Bafana press conference at Dobsonville Stadium, in Soweto on 01 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mbule focused on helping Bafana qualify for World Cup

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sipho Mbule has his eyes set on helping South Africa secure their qualification for the FIFA World Cup.

Comments Off on Mbule focused on helping Bafana qualify for World Cup