Lord's rises to Aiden Markram as the Proteas are crowned World Test Champions!

Zaahier Adams|Published

Aiden Markram’s sublime 136 stole the show to steer the Proteas’ to the World Test Championship crown at Lord's on Saturday.

When the game loses its soul: How professionalism is breaking more than just bones

Lance Fredericks|Published

Once rooted in community and camaraderie, contact sports like rugby have become arenas where professionalism and profit often take precedence over player welfare. ...

OPINION: In a Test of inches, young minds can find miles of motivation

Lance Fredericks|Published

A thrilling, low-scoring World Test Championship final at Lord’s is showing South Africa’s youth that even without star power, persistence, belief, and learning ...

Suzuki Griquas bid farewell to departing players

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Suzuki Griquas bid farewell to five players: Sako Makata, Marcqiewn Titus, Junior Banda, Dylan Sjöblom, and Thabo Ndimande. The team thanks them for their commitment ...

Kimberley boxing fans treated to a knockout weekend of action

Danie van der Lith|Published

The New Champions Boxing Academy and Platinum Boxing and Fitness hosted an exciting amateur boxing tournament in Kimberley, featuring top local clubs and attracting ...

Clive Korope tees up opportunity for longtime caddie Boitumelo Mmereki

Danie van der Lith|Published

When longtime Jan Kempdorp caddie Boitumelo Mmereki was invited by Clive Korope to play his first round of golf, it marked not only a personal triumph but a moment ...

Lungi Ngidi silenced his critics at Lord’s to help Proteas fight-back against Australia

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

After a shaky start in the World Test Championship final, Lungi Ngidi bounced back with a stunning three-wicket haul, proving his critics wrong and reaffirming his ...

Underdogs at Lord’s, and the echoes at home

Lance Fredericks|Published

As the Proteas face Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, this piece explores what it means to support the underdog – from childhood games to ...

Fantasy Rugby Championship launches for 2025 Rugby Championship

Danie van der Lith|Published

Rugby fans across the Southern Hemisphere have a thrilling new way to engage with the sport as the first official Fantasy Rugby Championship for the 2025 Castle ...

Unchanged Springbok Women’s Starting XV ready for Kenyan showdown in Antananarivo

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Springbok Women have named an unchanged starting XV for their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup clash against Kenya in Antananarivo on Wednesday. Following their dominant ...

Strong Junior Bok squad named for Under-20 World Championship in Italy

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Junior Springboks have named a formidable squad for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, including five returning players and exciting new talent. ...

Watch VideoWilco Louw one of three reasons Bulls can upset Leinster in URC final

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Here are three factors that are actually in the Bulls’ favour to cause an almighty upset against Leinster in the URC final in Dublin. . .

Moodley back in the Moto3 points as recovery gains pace

Lance Fredericks|Published

SA's 18-year-old Moto3 rider Ruche Moodley, recently back from an arm injury, delivered a strong performance at the Aragon Grand Prix.

When the park roared: A flashback to community hoops

Lance Fredericks|Published

This story contrasts the vibrant local basketball scene of not too long ago with the current high-stakes Basketball Africa League play-offs in Pretoria, urging a ...

Stormers' Evan Roos returns to Springbok squad ahead of busy Test season

Lance Fredericks|Published

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has recalled Stormers No 8 Evan Roos to the national squad ahead of the Barbarians match and Castle Lager Incoming Series.

Something broke when community sport disappeared

Lance Fredericks|Published

A nostalgic but hard-hitting reflection on how quitting sport in the name of “growing up” was a mistake – and what it says about the decline of physical activity, ...

Hollywood A-listers take helm of Flying Roos as Jackman, Reynolds go full sail

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Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have become co-owners of Australia’s dominant SailGP team, now rebranded as the BONDS Flying Roos. The move adds celebrity ...

Alcaraz, Sinner face big tests to set up dream French Open final

Reuters|Published

The French Open men’s semi-finals take centre stage on Friday, with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz facing Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner ...

Sabalenka downs holder Swiatek to set up French Open final with Gauff

Reuters|Published

Aryna Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek’s 26-match French Open winning streak with a 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0 victory on Thursday to reach her first Roland Garros final. The world ...

Spain beat France 5-4 in thriller to reach Nations League final

Reuters|Published

Spain advanced to their third straight Nations League final after edging France 5-4 in a thrilling semi-final in Stuttgart. Teen prodigy Lamine Yamal scored twice ...