Bok coaches take positives and work-ons from season openers
Team mates celebrate with Jesse Kriel of the Springboks after he scored during the 2026 Rugby International game between South Africa and the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa on 20 June 2026 © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Bok coaches take positives and work-ons from season openers

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.

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Nagelsmann Plans Minimal Changes for Ivory Coast World Cup Test
epa13037066 Headcoach Julian Nagelsmann of Germany reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Germany against Curacao, in Houston, USA, 14 June 2026. EPA/SAM WASSON

Nagelsmann Plans Minimal Changes for Ivory Coast World Cup Test

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.

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Kolisi and Tshituka bracing for Test quality encounters in Gqeberha

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.

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Ancelotti: Brazil Showing Signs of Knockout-Stage Readiness
epa13004851 Brazilian national soccer team coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks at a press conference at Granja Comary in Teresopolis, Brazil, 30 May 2026. Ancelotti guaranteed Neymar's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite his calf muscle injury and emphasized that the number 10 is "in good spirits" and "working very hard" to recover as soon as possible. EPA/Antonio Lacerda

Ancelotti: Brazil Showing Signs of Knockout-Stage Readiness

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.

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Impressive Leinster go back-to-back in URC Grand Final in Dublin
Leinster celebrate with trophy after winning the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 Final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on 19 June 2026 © Thomas Doolin/BackpagePix

Impressive Leinster go back-to-back in URC Grand Final in Dublin

Leinster successfully defended their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title with a deserved 36-7 victory (half-time 22-0) over an uncharacteristic hapless Vodacom Bulls side in the Grand Final at Croke Park in Dublin on Friday evening.

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Broos: This Is The Real Bafana Bafana
epa13047443 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Czechia against South Africa, in Atlanta, USA, 18 June 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Broos: This Is The Real Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes South Africa can still secure a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages after their spirited display against Czechia.

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