South African Football Mourns the Tragic Passing of Jayden Adams
Jayden Adams of South Africa 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

South African Football Mourns the Tragic Passing of Jayden Adams

The South African football fraternity is in mourning following the heartbreaking passing of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, who tragically died at the age of 25.

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Boks mindful of massive challenge Scotland poses
Mzwandile Stick and Pieter Steph Du Toit during the 2026 Nations Championship South Africa Press Conference at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on 10 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Boks mindful of massive challenge Scotland poses

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit made it clear on Friday that Scotland would provide a stern test when the teams meet in their second Nations Championship encounter on Saturday in Pretoria.

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SAFA Dismisses Claims Hugo Broos Has Stepped Down
epa13071019 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos looks on prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match South Africa against Canada, in Los Angeles, USA, 28 June 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPER TORRES

SAFA Dismisses Claims Hugo Broos Has Stepped Down

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has dismissed reports claiming that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has stepped down.

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Erasmus becomes record-breaking Springbok coach
Rassie Erasmus and Embrose Papier during the 2026 Nations Championship Springboks Training at Johannesburg Stadium in Johannesburg on 8 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Erasmus becomes record-breaking Springbok coach

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will enter uncharted territory on Saturday when he sends out a Springbok team for a record-breaking 55th time as head coach – the most of any coach since South Africa’s first Test match in 1891.

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Brothers Vincent & Emmanuel Tshituka sign with Roc Nation Sports International
Vincent Tshituka, Captain of Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emmanuel Tshituka of Hollywoodbets Sharks warming up during United Rugby Championship 2025/26 game between Sharks and Ulster at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa on 18 October 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Brothers Vincent & Emmanuel Tshituka sign with Roc Nation Sports International

Talented brothers Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka have made a decisive career move by joining the ever-expanding South African rugby roster at Roc Nation Sports International.

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Ngwevu: “I loved the idea immediately”
South Africa's Aphiwe Ngwevu (centre) is tackled by Brazil's Larissa Alves (left) during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at Franklin's Gardens. Picture date: Sunday August 24, 2025.

Ngwevu: “I loved the idea immediately”

Barely four months ago, Aphiwe Ngwevu felt that her international rugby ambitions and playing career was going downhill fast – perhaps even over the cliff – despite earning 31 Test caps and scoring 13 tries in the green and gold.

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Ellis Names Banyana’s Preliminary Squad for WAFCON
Dr Desiree Ellis coach of South Africa during the Banyana Team Announcement at SABC Studios on the 14 May 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Ellis Names Banyana’s Preliminary Squad for WAFCON

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced her 31 players preliminary squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
Rassie Erasmus, Springboks coach during the 2026 Nations Championship Springboks Squad Announcement at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on 06 July 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against Scotland in Pretoria.

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