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The Springboks found another gear when the heat was at its fiercest, bludgeoning Scotland 42-28 in a bruising Nations Championship thriller that sent a roaring Loftus Versfeld into full voice on Saturday.
Can Joshua Cheptegei become the first athlete to run a sub-27-minute 10km on African soil?
The Olympic champion returns to Durban after eight years to headline one of the strongest road running fields ever assembled, with Kabelo Mulaudzi, Stephen Mokoka and Gilbert Kiprotich ready to challenge him. The women’s race could also deliver history through Brenda Jepchirchir.
The scramble for a Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD entry is getting a shake-up. Discovery has introduced a first-of-its-kind early access window that could change how thousands secure their place on the start…
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has dealt his cards with the calm confidence of a grandmaster, trusting the mercurial brilliance of Finn Russell and the muscle of a six-two bench to challenge the world champion Springboks…
The Junior Springboks have ticked the first box at the World Rugby U20 Championship. The second promises to be far tougher. Kevin Foote’s side booked their place in Monday’s semi-final against England after completing an…
The countdown to the 9th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is on, with thousands of runners set to take to the streets of Durban on Sunday, 12 July 2026. To assist residents, businesses…
Pretoria – The Springboks are refusing to stand still. Coach Rassie Erasmus has once again stirred the selection pot, unveiling a dramatically reshaped side for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Scotland national rugby union team…
Siya Kolisi isn’t buying the favourites tag. The Bok skipper expects England to throw everything at South Africa in Saturday’s Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. This one has all the makings of a classic.
The Springboks return to Ellis Park with power, pedigree and a point to prove. England bring youthful ambition and fearless intent. The collisions promise fireworks from the opening whistle.
When the Springboks run onto Ellis Park against England on Saturday, Retshegofaditswe “Ox” Nché will carry far more than the responsibility of anchoring South Africa’s scrum. The 31-year-old loosehead has become the embodiment of how…
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