Leinster cruise past Bulls to snatch URC title
Leinster’s Andrew Porter and James Lowe tackle David Kriel of The Bulls pictured during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 Final bopoetween Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on 14 June 2025 © Lorraine OSullivan/BackpagePix

Leinster cruise past Bulls to snatch URC title

Leinster Rugby proved too good for the Vodacom Bulls in front of a 40 000-strong crowd in wet and cold conditions at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday night in the Grand Final of the cross-hemisphere showpiece, outscoring the men from Pretoria by four tries to one for a 32-7 victory and their first title since the 2020/21 season.

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Proteas make history after beating Australia in World Test Championship final
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma (centre) with the ICC World Test Championship trophy following day four of the ICC World Test Championship Final match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Saturday June 14th, 2025.

Proteas make history after beating Australia in World Test Championship final

The Proteas made history after they secured a five-wicket victory over Australia in the final of the World Test Championship at Lord's in London.

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Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez
Ashley Du Preez of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates victory during the 2025 Nedbank Cup semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez

Can Ashley Du Preez be the striker Kaizer Chiefs so desperately needs? By Mazola Molefe.

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Building depth and experience key for Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 12 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Building depth and experience key for Erasmus

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus planned to continue with the team rotation policy that delivered impressive results last season with 11 victories in 13 Test matches, as he looks to build squad depth and experience with an eye on this season and further ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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“I want to show my game and win lots of trophies” – Alexander-Arnold
epa12171261 Real Madrid's new player Trent Alexander-Arnold attends a press conference held at the team's Valdebebas sports facilities in Madrid, Spain, 12 June 2025. EPA/Chema Moya

“I want to show my game and win lots of trophies” – Alexander-Arnold

New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold says his objective is to win "lots of trophies" and enjoy his football alongside the best players in the world.

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Bafana Bafana claim impressive win over Mozambique
Ashley Cupido of South Africa celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 10 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana claim impressive win over Mozambique

Bafana Bafana secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Mozambique in an international friendly at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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“I always knew that I would make the squad” – Maema
Neo Maema of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Final 1st Leg Mamelodi Sundowns Training at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 23 May 2025 ©AlcheGreeff/BackpagePix

“I always knew that I would make the squad” – Maema

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema says he was not being arrogant when he said he knew he would be in the squad for the FIFA Club World Cup.

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“Yamal is phenomenon, but we have to leave him alone” – Ronaldo
epa12165042 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) and Spain's player Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Nations League final match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, Germany, 08 June 2025. EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

“Yamal is phenomenon, but we have to leave him alone” – Ronaldo

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Spanish 'phenomenon' Lamine Yamal and urged the media to give him room to improve and not put pressure on him.

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