Bafana Bafana / FIFA World Cup / Local / News / Soccer / Top story

Bafana Bafana’s World Cup group opponents revealed

Bafana Bafana have discovered their opponents for the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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December 5, 2025

Local / News / Rugby / Springboks

England at Ellis Park headlines Springbok 2026 kick-off

The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, when the newly established Nations Championship kicks off. SA Rugby confirmed the three venues for the July Tests on Friday.

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December 5, 2025

Local / News / Rugby / Springboks / Top story

SA Rugby extends Erasmus’ contract until 2031

SA Rugby announced on Friday that the contract of double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus had been extended for a further four years.

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December 5, 2025

Local / News / Rugby / Springboks / Top story

Eben Etzebeth banned for 12 matches

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-match ban after being found guilty of an eye-gouging incident on Wales back-row Alex Mann.

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December 5, 2025

Local / News / Rugby / Springbok Women

Women add depth to Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

History will be made during next year’s much-anticipated Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, with the confirmation that the Springbok Women would meet New Zealand’s Black Ferns for the first time on South African soil.

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December 5, 2025

Blitzboks / Local / News / Rugby / Sevens

Sokoyi to debut as Blitzboks prepare to defend Cape Town crown

Uncapped utility backline player Nabo Sokoyi has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium, where the Blitzboks will aim to defend their crown in the second round of the season.

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December 5, 2025

Local / News / Rugby / Rugby World Cup / Springboks / Top story

Boks’ pool opponents locked in for RWC title defence in Australia

The Springboks have been drawn with Italy, Georgia, and Romania for the pool stages of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, where they will be aiming for for an unprecedented third consecutive title after lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in Japan in 2019, and France in 2023.

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December 3, 2025

Betway Premiership / Local / News / PSL / Soccer

Yaya Sithole pens new deal at CD Tondela

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo Sithole has committed his future to Portuguese outfit CD Tondela.

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December 3, 2025

Zander Reynders of South Africa is tackled by Niall Comerford of Ireland during day one of the 2024 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 7 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Blitzboks / Local / News / Rugby / Sevens

Reynders still soaking it up with a smile

Zander Reynders’ debut for the Springbok Sevens, a year ago at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, was a surreal experience and to return to DHL Stadium where it all started was a reminder of how blessed his rugby career has been since.

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December 3, 2025

Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Shukri Hassan/BackpagePix

AFCON / Bafana Bafana / Local / News / Soccer

Broos gives clarification on standby players ahead of AFCON

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has given clarification on his standby players ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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December 2, 2025