“We’re hoping we can perform better as a team” – Jane
Refiloe Jane of South Africa during the 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations South Africa Press Conference on the 06 July 2025 at Honneur Stadium in Oujda © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“We’re hoping we can perform better as a team” – Jane

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane admits they will perform better as a team when they take on Ghana in their opening Women's Africa Cup of Nations match.

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“We just need to put our game plan in place” – Dr Ellis
Desiree Ellis coach of South Africa during the Banyana Banyana Training on the 02 July 2025 in Casablanca © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“We just need to put our game plan in place” – Dr Ellis

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis says her side must execute their game plan when they take on Ghana in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations encounter on Monday.

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Frustrated Erasmus reconsidering second Test selection
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Frustrated Erasmus reconsidering second Test selection

A frustrated Rassie Erasmus said he would reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test in Gqeberha next week, after a “disappointing” 42-24 victory over Italy.

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Springboks secure hard-fought win over Italy
Morne van den Bergh of South Africa scores try embraced by teammates Handre Pollard during the 2025 International Rugby Test match between South Africa and Italy at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa on 05 July 2025 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Springboks secure hard-fought win over Italy

The Springbok announced the start of their season in spectacular fashion – at time – at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, beating a willing Italy 42-24 in their first of two Castle Lager Incoming Series Tests.

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Toure leaves Stellies to join UAE outfit Baniyas
Ismaël Touré of Stellenbosch FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, on 11 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Toure leaves Stellies to join UAE outfit Baniyas

Stellenbosch FC have confirmed that defender Ismael Toure has parted ways with the club to join UAE Pro League outfit Baniyas.

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Kriel thrilled to lead Boks against physical Italy
Jesse Kriel (Captain) of South Africa runs at Peter Umaga Jensen of the Barbarians during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup game between South Africa and the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 28 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Kriel thrilled to lead Boks against physical Italy

Jesse Kriel, who will become South Africa’s 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was delighted about the honour bestowed upon him, but he warned that it would be remiss to underestimate the Italians going into the clash.

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Springbok Women locked and loaded for Canada
Nolusindiso Booi of South Africa is tackled during the 2024 WXV2 Rugby match between South African women and Australia women at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 5 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Springbok Women locked and loaded for Canada

Springbok Women captain Nolusindiso Booi said her team will enter Loftus Versfeld with excitement and determination when they face Canada on Saturday, in the first Test between the two countries on South African soil.

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