Wallabies shock Springboks at Ellis Park
South Africa players dejected during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 16 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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Wallabies shock Springboks at Ellis Park

The Springboks were left stunned after the Wallabies staged a comeback to secure a 38-22 victory at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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August 16, 2025
“I’m the underdog, yet I’m the champion” – Du Plessis
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“I’m the underdog, yet I’m the champion” – Du Plessis

Dricus du Plessis will defend his Middleweight Championship title when he faces Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319 on Sunday morning.

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August 16, 2025
Gallery: Pirates hold Sundowns to a draw in MTN8 semis
Teboho Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates during the 2025 MTN8 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 16 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
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Gallery: Pirates hold Sundowns to a draw in MTN8 semis

Enjoy an image gallery as Orlando Pirates fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final first-leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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August 16, 2025
Maxwell guides Australia to series win over South Africa
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Maxwell guides Australia to series win over South Africa

Glenn Maxwell powered Australia to a two-wicket victory against South Africa to seal a 2-1 series win in the T20 International at the Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns on Saturday.

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August 16, 2025
Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns
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Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns

A late goal from Kamogelo Sebelebele saw Orlando Pirates secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in their MTN8 semi-final first leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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August 16, 2025
Stick and Kolisi are expecting Boks’ toughest match of the season against the Wallabies
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship South Africa Captain run at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 15 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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Stick and Kolisi are expecting Boks’ toughest match of the season against the Wallabies

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said their Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday would be their toughest Test so far this season, but they were confident the team were at the level they needed to be going into the encounter.

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August 16, 2025
Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth
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Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth

Liverpool began their Premier League title defence with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield.

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August 16, 2025
“We never underestimate anybody” – Mphahlele
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“We never underestimate anybody” – Mphahlele

Bafana Bafana defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele says they will not underestimate their opponents when they take on Niger in their next encounter in the African Nations Championship.

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August 15, 2025