Salah: Egypt’s Historic World Cup Win Greatest Achievement Ever
epa13055634 Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates scoring the 1-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match New Zealand against Egypt, in Vancouver, Canada, 21 June 2026. EPA/BOB FRID

Salah: Egypt’s Historic World Cup Win Greatest Achievement Ever

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah hailed his side's latest World Cup triumph as the greatest achievement in the nation's football history, describing the landmark victory as a moment that will be remembered by generations of Egyptians.

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Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
Rassie Erasmus during the 2026 International Rugby Springboks Team Announcement at Southern Sun in Hyde Park on 16 June 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks off against England in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 July.

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Bok coaches take positives and work-ons from season openers
Team mates celebrate with Jesse Kriel of the Springboks after he scored during the 2026 Rugby International game between South Africa and the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa on 20 June 2026 © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Bok coaches take positives and work-ons from season openers

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick were pleased with their teams’ victories as they registered impressive victories at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, but said there was hard work ahead to reach their desired standards before the Nations Championship kicks off in two weeks.

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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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