Impressive Leinster go back-to-back in URC Grand Final in Dublin
Leinster celebrate with trophy after winning the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 Final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on 19 June 2026 © Thomas Doolin/BackpagePix

Impressive Leinster go back-to-back in URC Grand Final in Dublin

Leinster successfully defended their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title with a deserved 36-7 victory (half-time 22-0) over an uncharacteristic hapless Vodacom Bulls side in the Grand Final at Croke Park in Dublin on Friday evening.

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Broos: This Is The Real Bafana Bafana
epa13047443 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Czechia against South Africa, in Atlanta, USA, 18 June 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Broos: This Is The Real Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes South Africa can still secure a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages after their spirited display against Czechia.

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Mokoena Strike Keeps Bafana in the Hunt
Oswin Appollis of South Africa challenged by Vladimir Darida of Czechia 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

Mokoena Strike Keeps Bafana in the Hunt

Bafana Bafana kept their World Cup campaign alive after claiming a 1-1 draw against Czechia at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

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‘Stand With Us’ — Williams’ Rallying Cry Before Czechia Showdown
epa13045116 South Africa's player Ronwen Williams attends a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 17 June 2026. South Africa will face Czechia on 18 June in a FIFA World Cup 2026 group A match. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

‘Stand With Us’ — Williams’ Rallying Cry Before Czechia Showdown

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has called for unity and unwavering support from both South Africans and the wider African continent as Hugo Broos' side prepare for a crucial FIFA World Cup Group A encounter against Czechia.

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England Make Flying Start to World Cup with Croatia Victory
epa13045365 Josip Sutalo of Croatia (L) in action against Harry Kane of England (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match England against Croatia, in Dallas, Texas, USA, 17 June 2026. EPA/JEFFREY MCWHORTER

England Make Flying Start to World Cup with Croatia Victory

England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in their Group L opener at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

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Portugal Stumble to Draw Against DR Congo
epa13044734 Joao Neves (L) of Portugal celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match between Portugal and DR Congo, in Houston, Texas, USA, 17 June 2026. EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

Portugal Stumble to Draw Against DR Congo

Portugal's World Cup campaign got off to an underwhelming start as they were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their Group K opener at the NRG Stadium in Texas.

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Bafana Touch Down Safely In Georgia
epa13029489 South Africa head coach Hugo Broos (3 L) and coaching staff during a pitch inspection at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, 09 June 2026. The South African team inspected the pitch one day before the 2026 World Cup opening match against host country Mexico. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

Bafana Touch Down Safely In Georgia

Bafana Bafana have arrived safely in Georgia ahead of their World Cup Group A clash against Czechia on Thursday evening.

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WATCH: Lionel Messi score hat-trick against Algeria
epa13042964 Lionel Messi of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Argentina against Algeria, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 16 June 2026. EPA/AMY KONTRAS

WATCH: Lionel Messi score hat-trick against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at World Cup.

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