The Cell C Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams, but despite this, three of the four teams remain in the top four on the standings.
South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second one-day international against England at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Casemiro bagged a brace as Manchester United cruised to a comfortable 3-1 victory over 10-man Reading to reach the FA Cup fifth round as Son Heung-min inspired Tottenham to victory over Preston.
Peter Shalulile bagged his ninth goal in the DStv Premiership to inspire Mamelodi Sundowns to their 14th straight win following their 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United.
Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo heaped praise on his players after the Blitzboks made it into the last four in Australia, where they will face Fiji in the semi-finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens on Sunday.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says the difficulties experienced by South Africa in recent months have brought them together and left them even more determined as they prepare to take on England in their three-match Betway One-Day International (ODI) series starting in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Under pressure Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has bemoaned injuries to key players as he tries to avoid a fourth successive defeat in a row when the AmaKhosi welcome Royal AM to the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday.
There will be another full round of DStv Premiership action this weekend with local derbies and records to be set, both wanted and unwanted. We bring you the talking points ahead of the matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has provided an update on Rushine De Reuck's head injury he sustained in their 2-1 win over TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena says his side are working to improve every day as they prepare for a "difficult" DStv Premiership encounter against Sekhukhune United on Saturday afternoon.