Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
Rassie Erasmus, Springboks coach during the 2026 Nations Championship Springboks Squad Announcement at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on 06 July 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix
Local / News / Rugby / Springboks / Top story

Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against Scotland in Pretoria.

Comments Off on Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
July 6, 2026
WAFCON: Road To Brazil
Refiloe Jane of South Africa during the CAF WAFCON Qualifier 2026 South Africa training at the Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto on the 27 October 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Banyana Banyana / Feature / Local / News / Soccer

WAFCON: Road To Brazil

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will finally be played in Morocco as Banyana Banyana look to regain the trophy and book a place at the Women's World Cup, writes Nick Said.

Comments Off on WAFCON: Road To Brazil
July 6, 2026
De Bruin Pleased With Win, But Not Second Half Effort
Springbok Women during the Springbok Women Training session at St Johns College in Johannesburg on 30 June 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix
Local / News / Rugby / Springbok Women

De Bruin Pleased With Win, But Not Second Half Effort

Swys de Bruin rated the Springbok Women’s first half performance against the USA Eagles Women at Ellis Park as the best 40 minutes of rugby since he was appointed as head coach, but admitted that their second half effort fell short of the same standard in a match they won 34-21.

Comments Off on De Bruin Pleased With Win, But Not Second Half Effort
July 5, 2026
Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory
Malcolm Marx of South Africa celebrates scoring a try with teammates during 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, on 04 July 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Local / News / Rugby / Springboks / Top story

Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said that the memories of a former defeat at Ellis Park helped power his side to a seven-try to three, 45-21 victory over England in an inaugural Nations Championship match at the same venue on Saturday.

Comments Off on Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory
July 5, 2026
Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener
Siya Kolisi during the Springboks Captains Run at Ellis Park the 03 July 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix
Local / News / Rugby / Springboks

Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said they are expecting to face a charged-up England outfit when the sides meet in their opening Nations Championship encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday, and suggested it would be a proper grind of a game.

Comments Off on Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener
July 4, 2026
Chiefs Confirm Tashreeq Morris Exit
Tashreeq Morris of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Asekho Tiwani of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 1 March 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
Betway Premiership / Local / News / PSL / Soccer

Chiefs Confirm Tashreeq Morris Exit

Kaizer Chiefs have officially parted ways with striker Tashreeq Morris.

Comments Off on Chiefs Confirm Tashreeq Morris Exit
July 4, 2026
Lionel Messi Pinpoints Argentina’s Struggles Against Cape Verde
epa13084917 Lionel Messi of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Argentina against Cape Verde, in Miami, Florida, USA, 03 July 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
FIFA World Cup / International / Local / News / Soccer / Top story

Lionel Messi Pinpoints Argentina’s Struggles Against Cape Verde

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has opened up on his side's struggles against an unpredictable Cape Verde side in their World Cup Round of 32 encounter.

Comments Off on Lionel Messi Pinpoints Argentina’s Struggles Against Cape Verde
July 4, 2026