Hosts South Africa threw everything they had at France in the final of the FIH Men's Hockey Nations Cup at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, but the visitors held their nerve to claim a thrilling 2-1 victory to lift the trophy.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has expressed his relief and delight at the return of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, describing his availability as a major boost for La Roja.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks off against England in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 July.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has expressed his delight after his side secured their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick were pleased with their teams’ victories as they registered impressive victories at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, but said there was hard work ahead to reach their desired standards before the Nations Championship kicks off in two weeks.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has indicated that he is unlikely to make major changes ahead of their next World Cup clash against Ivory Coast.
A phenomenal R2.5 million (£108,000) was raised in a single evening to support the South African community initiatives of the Kolisi Foundation and the Good Work Foundation.
Stellenbosch FC have officially bid farewell to midfielders Ibraheem Jabaar and Mthetheleli Mthiyane.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his SA ‘A’ counterpart Vincent Tshituka braced themselves for challenging encounters as the international seasons kicks off on Saturday with a thrilling double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, saying both teams will bring a fighting spirit.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with his side's all-round display following their victory over Haiti at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.