Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel praised the defensive resilience and character of his team as two of the main factors that helped them to win the first of two World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournaments in Stellenbosch on Saturday.
Bafana Bafana attacker Percy Tau provided a spectacular assist as Al Ahly secured a 2-0 victory over Raja Casablanca in the Caf Champions League.
Orlando Pirates came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Cape Town City at the Orlando Stadium to reclaim second place in the DStv Premiership.
Mamelodi Sundowns put aside a dip in form in domestic competition to confirm their African Champions League credentials as they thrashed Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria 4-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie in Algiers on Saturday.
Jaco Ahlers tightened his grip on the season-ending Tour Championship as he moved into a three-stroke lead headed into the weekend at Serengeti Estates.
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team are still unbeaten at the first World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament in Stellenbosch and will face China in the first semi-final on Saturday after they beat Thailand in the quarter-finals.
The experienced Lumumba Currie has joined the SA Rugby Academy squad in Stellenbosch in his capacity as newly-appointed Junior Springbok assistant coach, providing support to Bafana Nhleko with the Under-20 forwards in the programme.
Cape Town Spurs moved one step closer to securing promotion to the DStv Premiership after they defeated Platinum City Rovers 2-0 to go top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship table.
Watch Joseph Mhlongo score could be a contender for the Puskas award after finding the back of the net directly from kick off during Polokwane City's 2-2 draw against JDR Stars in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena is counting on the experience within the team to help guide them past CR Belouizdad in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League clash on Saturday evening.