Makua taking nothing for granted in green and gold
Lerato Makua of South Africa in action against Columbia during day two of the 2022 South Africa Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament at Cape Town Stadium on 10 September 2022 © Halden Krog/BackpagePix

Makua taking nothing for granted in green and gold

At the age of 22, life was good for Lerato Makua. In 2023, she had established herself in the Springbok Women squad, playing in 10 Tests and two friendlies and representing South Africa in Wales, England, Japan, New Zealand and Madagascar, and later France.

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Broos names final Bafana squad for Tanzania, Mozambique friendlies
Hugo Broos coach of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly South Africa Team Announcement at the SABC Studios, Johannesburg on the 29 May 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Broos names final Bafana squad for Tanzania, Mozambique friendlies

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his final squad for next month's international friendly matches against Tanzania and Mozambique.

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Boks and Barbarians to contest Qatar Airways Cup
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Boks and Barbarians to contest Qatar Airways Cup

Qatar Airways announced the Qatar Airways Cup will be up for grabs when the Springboks take on the Barbarians in a historic clash at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, June 28.

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Bafana set to face Mozambique at Loftus Stadium
Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana head coach during the South Africa U20 Mens National Team (2025 Africa Cup of Nations Champions) arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, on 20 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Bafana set to face Mozambique at Loftus Stadium

Bafana Bafana are set to take on Mozambique in an international friendly match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday, June 10.

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Jordaan to return to Rugby World Cup in a new role
Zenay Jordaan of South Africa. South Africa v France. Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 (played in 2022) at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 8 October 2022. ( Andrew Cornaga / Photosport / BackpagePix)

Jordaan to return to Rugby World Cup in a new role

The last time Zenay Jordaan left the pitch at the Rugby World Cup, she was carried off shoulder high by her Springbok Women teammates and England opponents, but she will return later this year, albeit in a new capacity.

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Amajita crowned champions of Africa
South Africa celebrates victory with trophy during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20 Final match between South Africa and Morocco at 30 June Stadium in Cairo on 18 May 2025 ©Ayman Aref/BackpagePix

Amajita crowned champions of Africa

Amajita have been crowned champions of Africa following their 1-0 victory over Morocco in the final of the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

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