“Yamal is phenomenon, but we have to leave him alone” – Ronaldo
epa12165042 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) and Spain's player Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Nations League final match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, Germany, 08 June 2025. EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

“Yamal is phenomenon, but we have to leave him alone” – Ronaldo

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Spanish 'phenomenon' Lamine Yamal and urged the media to give him room to improve and not put pressure on him.

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“The result is not important” – Broos
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Tanzania at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 6 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

“The result is not important” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was happy with his side's performance and reiterated that the result was not the important aspect of this match.

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Maiden win for Simpson at Mopani Zambia Open
Samuel Simpson. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour)

Maiden win for Simpson at Mopani Zambia Open

Samuel Simpson’s final round of three-under-par 69 was enough to finally end Herman Loubser’s dominance of this year’s Mopani Zambia Open and earn the young South African his first victory on the Sunshine Tour.

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Evan Roos called up to Springbok squad
EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jed Leicester/Shutterstock (14548079e) Evan Roos of South Africa is tackled by both Sam Costelow and Ellis Bevan of Wales South Africa v Wales, Qatar Airways Cup, Rugby Union, Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, UK, 22 Jun 2024

Evan Roos called up to Springbok squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Sunday added DHL Stormers No 8 Evan Roos to his squad for the matches against the Barbarians and Castle Lager Incoming Series, increasing the size of his group to 55 players.

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Vodacom Bulls to meet Leinster in URC Grand Final in Dublin
Jimmy O'brien of Leinster tackled by Marco van Staden and Keagan Johannes of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 22 March 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Vodacom Bulls to meet Leinster in URC Grand Final in Dublin

The Vodacom Bulls will travel to Dublin where they will line up against Leinster in the Vodacom URC Grand Final next Saturday after the two top-ranked teams defeated the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Glasgow Warriors respectively in a gripping semi-final round.

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Portugal edge Spain on penalties to win Nations League
epa12165256 Players of Portugal celebrate with the trophy after Portugal won the UEFA Nations League final match against Spain in Munich, Germany, 08 June 2025. EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI

Portugal edge Spain on penalties to win Nations League

Portugal beat Spain in a penalty shootout to lift the Nations League trophy at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

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Three Bok Women debutants to start in Rugby Africa opener

Anathi Qolo will captain a Springbok Women side with a combined 174 caps in their 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup opener against Uganda in Antananarivo on Saturday, with three uncapped players – Patience Mokone, Faith Tshauke and Anushka Groenewald – included in the starting team for the Test at Stade Makis.

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