DHL Stormers go down fighting in RGR opener against All Blacks
Anton Lienert Brown of New Zealand is tackled by Ruhan Nel (captain) of the Stormers during the 2026 Rugbys Greatest Rivalry game between the Stormers and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 7 August 2026 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

DHL Stormers go down fighting in RGR opener against All Blacks

The DHL Stormers went down 38-21 in an entertaining clash with New Zealand in the opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour in front of 47,130 spectators at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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Missed Opportunity
Siya Kolisi during the Springboks Captains Run at Ellis Park the 03 July 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Missed Opportunity

While World Rugby prioritises revenue, proud rugby nations like South Africa and New Zealand continue to be short-changed, writes Jon Cardinelli.

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Mchunu drafted into Springbok squad
Ox Nche and Ntuthuko Mchunu during the 2026 Nations Championship game between South Africa and Wales at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa on 18 July 2026 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Mchunu drafted into Springbok squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up prop Ntuthuko Mchunu to the national squad for the team’s preparations for the one-off Test against Argentina and the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series as they leap back into Test match mode following a week off.

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Salah: Egypt’s Historic World Cup Win Greatest Achievement Ever
epa13055634 Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates scoring the 1-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match New Zealand against Egypt, in Vancouver, Canada, 21 June 2026. EPA/BOB FRID

Salah: Egypt’s Historic World Cup Win Greatest Achievement Ever

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah hailed his side's latest World Cup triumph as the greatest achievement in the nation's football history, describing the landmark victory as a moment that will be remembered by generations of Egyptians.

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New Zealand Sinks Scotland With Late Goal In Nations Cup

New Zealand opened their 2026 FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Scotland, securing all three points in a closely contested encounter.

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Foote, Norton proud of Junior Bok fightback as they capture maiden U20 TRC title

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and skipper Riley Norton praised the SA U20 side for fighting back from three to one tries down to draw 29-29 with New Zealand in their final match of the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

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