“We were much better than them” – Mascherano
epa11815818 Inter Miami CF's Head Coach Javier Mascherano speaks during the 2025 MLS' annual Media and Marketing Day at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, 09 January 2025. According to the organizers, the Major League Soccer (MLS) is the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, and was founded in 1996 after the USA hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

“We were much better than them” – Mascherano

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano was happy with his side's overall performance but felt his side were the better team.

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Boan Venter called up as Erasmus reduces Springbok squad
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Boan Venter called up as Erasmus reduces Springbok squad

Boan Venter, a former Toyota Cheetahs prop who now plays for Edinburgh, earned his first Springbok call-up on Sunday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a group of 45 players following the completion of the team’s first week of training in Johannesburg for the forthcoming international season.

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Leinster cruise past Bulls to snatch URC title
Leinster’s Andrew Porter and James Lowe tackle David Kriel of The Bulls pictured during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 Final bopoetween Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on 14 June 2025 © Lorraine OSullivan/BackpagePix

Leinster cruise past Bulls to snatch URC title

Leinster Rugby proved too good for the Vodacom Bulls in front of a 40 000-strong crowd in wet and cold conditions at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday night in the Grand Final of the cross-hemisphere showpiece, outscoring the men from Pretoria by four tries to one for a 32-7 victory and their first title since the 2020/21 season.

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Proteas make history after beating Australia in World Test Championship final
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma (centre) with the ICC World Test Championship trophy following day four of the ICC World Test Championship Final match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Saturday June 14th, 2025.

Proteas make history after beating Australia in World Test Championship final

The Proteas made history after they secured a five-wicket victory over Australia in the final of the World Test Championship at Lord's in London.

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Club World Cup: Galaxy of Stars
epa12118133 The FIFA Club World Cup trophy is displayed as part of a 'trophy tour' in Monterrey, Mexico, 19 May 2025. EPA/MIGUEL SIERRA

Club World Cup: Galaxy of Stars

Who will be the player to watch at the Club World Cup in the United States? By Dylan Appolis.

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Preview: Club Conquerors
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Preview: Club Conquerors

Which clubs are set to shine at the Club World Cup in the United States? By Mark Gleeson.

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Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez
Ashley Du Preez of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates victory during the 2025 Nedbank Cup semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez

Can Ashley Du Preez be the striker Kaizer Chiefs so desperately needs? By Mazola Molefe.

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FIFA Club World Cup – World Supremacy
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FIFA Club World Cup – World Supremacy

Thirty-two of the best club sides on the planet go head-to-head to be crowned Club World Cup champions, writes Nick Said.

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