Late injection Johan Grobbelaar may find himself more than simply an “extra” on the Bok tour, writes Rob Houwing.

Leinster's enduring tendency to fall at business-end hurdles beefs the likelihood of the URC trophy coming to South Africa, writes Rob Houwing.

Most of the big teams came away with expected results at the recently concluded Wildeklawer Week in Kimberley and markers have been laid for the litany of derbies that lie ahead over the next two months.

Cape Town City FC, once PSL disruptors and early trophy winners, are now battling relegation in a dramatic fall from grace.

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is free to return to cricket action and is available for the Proteas when they take on Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's in June.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium is a chance to save their dismal season and an almost decade-long drought.

Liverpool have confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold, a symbol of the club's modern success and one of its most beloved sons, will leave Anfield at the end of the 2024/25 season when his contract expires.

Bastian Schweinsteiger returned to South Africa for the first time since the 2010 World Cup as part of the UEFA Champions League trophy tour, reconnecting with local fans and reflecting on the tournament's lasting impact.

Lewis Hamilton showed his frustration with his Ferrari team's tactics at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as the Scuderia once again struggled to compete.

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman heaped praise on his players after they were crowned Sevens World Championship winners in Los Angeles.

First team schoolboy rugby fixtures and results from this week's Wildeklawer Festival in Kimberley.

The Proteas will play their neighbours Zimbabwe in a four-day Test in England a week before South Africa's date with destiny at Lord's.

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has described Lebogang Mothiba as a player who must be handled "like crystal" - fragile, precious, and full of promise - as the striker edges closer to a long-awaited return.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro praised his players for their consistent composure and resilience that saw them bounce back from a goal down to beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in their Soweto derby league outing on Saturday.

Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky shattered her near nine-year-old record in the 800m freestyle on Saturday, clocking 8min 04.12 to win at the Tyr Pro Swim Series meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Mexican boxing superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez unified the super middleweight world titles after a unanimous points win over IBF champion William Scull in Riyadh early on Sunday.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Saturday to win her third Madrid Open title.

England winger Tommy Freeman scored three tries as Northampton upset Leinster 37-34 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday in Dublin to reach the Champions Cup final.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi was left fuming when asked why he is still the right guy to lead the club in what has been a dismal season – and it was only made worse by losing twice to Orlando Pirates.

Orlando Pirates still have a league mountain to climb in terms of overhauling Mamelodi Sundowns, but they made sure they stay in the fight with a hard-earned and well-deserved 2-1 win over rivals Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.