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.
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.
Hope FC chairman Keagan Buchanan has expressed his excitement following the arrival of highly rated youngster Selwyn Stevens.
TJ Perenara will captain a star-studded Barbarian side to take on the Springboks in the YesPlay Cup on Saturday afternoon.