Highlights: Proteas claim in seven-wicket win ODI opener
South Africa's Keshav Maharaj celebrates the wicket of England's Will Jacks during the One Day International Series match at Headingley, Leeds. Picture date: Tuesday September 2, 2025.

Highlights: Proteas claim in seven-wicket win ODI opener

Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram played a starring role as the Proteas secured a seven-wicket victory over England in the first ODI in Leeds.

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Gallery: Bafana prepare for Lesotho showdown
Bathusi Aubaas of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Bafana Bafana press conference at Dobsonville Stadium, in Soweto on 01 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Gallery: Bafana prepare for Lesotho showdown

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana as they prepare to take on Lesotho in their FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Dr Molemela Stadium on Friday.

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“We’re still strong enough to beat Lesotho” – Broos
Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana head coach during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Bafana Bafana press conference at Dobsonville Stadium, in Soweto on 01 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“We’re still strong enough to beat Lesotho” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confident his side can beat Lesotho when they meet at the Dr Molemela Stadium in their World Cup Group C qualifier on Friday.

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Bok Women’s win “embodies the spirit of South Africa”
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Bok Women’s win “embodies the spirit of South Africa”

The Springbok Women were congratulated for reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a performance that “embodies the spirit of South Africa”, said Mr Mark Alexander, the president of the South African Rugby Union.

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“Bafana highly motivated ahead of World Cup qualifiers” – Broos
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, on 10 June 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“Bafana highly motivated ahead of World Cup qualifiers” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his side are highly motivated ahead of their two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.

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Mpupha: This is the big one for Bok Women
Brazil's Bianca Silva (left) is tackled by South Africa's Zintle Mpupha during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at Franklin's Gardens. Picture date: Sunday August 24, 2025.

Mpupha: This is the big one for Bok Women

Such is the nature of international sport that only an improved performance by the Springbok Women against Italy on Sunday will give justice to their fine win over Brazil in the opening match of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign.

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Bok Women believe power game will reap rewards
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.

Bok Women believe power game will reap rewards

It was back to the training fields of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 for the Springbok Women with all eyes now on Italy, their second Pool D opponent in England for a match that could determine their destiny for the tournament.

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Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks next month.

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De Bruin and Booi praise Bok Women’s strong start at RWC
Swys de Bruin, head coach of South Africa Ladies team is interviewed after the 2025 Ladies Rugby International Friendly between South Africa and Black Ferns at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 2 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

De Bruin and Booi praise Bok Women’s strong start at RWC

Springbok Women’s coach Swys de Bruin could not have asked for a more impressive start to their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign than the record-breaking 66-6 victory over Brazil in Northampton.

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