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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Bulls keen to break URC Grand Final hoodoo
Bulls players during the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 Bulls training session at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on 12 June 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bulls keen to break URC Grand Final hoodoo

The Vodacom Bulls will approach the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Leinster with the mindset of third time lucky when the teams meet in a repeat of last year’s decider at Croke Park in Dublin on Friday evening, in what is set to be a humdinger of a match.

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Recap: Mokoena Rescues Bafana’s World Cup Dream
epa13047525 Teboho Mokoena of South Africa celebrates scoring the 1-1 equalizing goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Czechia against South Africa, in Atlanta, USA, 18 June 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Recap: Mokoena Rescues Bafana’s World Cup Dream

Enjoy the match recap as Teboho Mokoena emerged as South Africa's hero, netting a vital equaliser to help Bafana Bafana battle back for a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in their FIFA World Cup Group A clash at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday.

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Mokoena Strike Keeps Bafana in the Hunt
Oswin Appollis of South Africa challenged by Vladimir Darida of Czechia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Czechia and South Africa at the Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, America on 18 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Mokoena Strike Keeps Bafana in the Hunt

Bafana Bafana kept their World Cup campaign alive after claiming a 1-1 draw against Czechia at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

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