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.
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.
Liverpool began their Premier League title defence with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield.
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.
Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the departure of Thembinkosi Lorch and Neo Maema.
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of DR Congo midfielder Karim Kimvuidi to Israeli side FC Ashdod.
Springbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team following the withdrawal of Jan-Hendrik Wessels.
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin described his team’s departure to the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England as “the wrapped bicycle under the Christmas tree” and said they are well prepared for their most significant tournament in three years.
The fourth round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off on Friday at 15h00 in Kimberley, where Suzuki Griquas will be eager to increase their points tally when they host the winless Hollywoodbets Sharks XV.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks XV are back on the road for the third time in four weeks as they travel to Kimberley to take on the Suzuki Griquas in a Carling Currie Cup fourth round clash against the 2022 finalists on Friday afternoon.