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Junior Boks turn up the heat ahead of Los Pumitas opener in U20 Rugby Championship

South Africa’s U20s have used their latest camp to push conditioning, contact sharpness and ball skills to a level that can survive the U20 Rugby Championship’s relentless tempo. The immediate test is Los Pumitas, a side that thrives when opponents fade late and lose accuracy under pressure.

Tryon’s Middle-Order Clarity Gives Proteas Women a Sharper World Cup Edge — But Fielding Remains the Big Fix

Chloe Tryon says she’s settled in the Proteas Women’s middle order and is ready to bat at No. 5 or 6 as South Africa build toward the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Even with recent series momentum, the squad sees fielding standards as the key detail that could decide tight World Cup matches.

Munetsi Left Out, Questions Left In: Zimbabwe’s Warriors Face a Trust Test

ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi has addressed Marshall Munetsi’s absence from the Warriors, saying the midfielder was omitted because the coach did not want him. The explanation has intensified scrutiny of Zimbabwe’s selection culture, communication standards, and the leadership dynamics surrounding the national team.

Pirates Own the Derby Again: 3–0 at a Packed FNB Stadium Deepens Chiefs’ Soweto Woes

Orlando Pirates delivered a ruthless 3–0 win over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium, turning a high-stakes Soweto Derby into a one-sided statement. The result extends Pirates’ recent dominance in the rivalry and piles fresh pressure on Chiefs to find answers fast.

Inside RB Leipzig’s recruitment engine: how Marcel Schäfer blends data, video and live scouting

RB Leipzig’s Marcel Schäfer has outlined how the club turns data signals into real-world scouting decisions, using a layered process that runs from dashboards to stadium seats. It’s a model built for finding young, high-upside talent early—while reducing the risk that comes with betting on potential.

Ouaddou’s derby message to Pirates: forget February, win the moment

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is demanding a humility-first mindset ahead of Sunday’s Soweto Derby, insisting February’s 3–0 win over Kaizer Chiefs counts for nothing now. With Chiefs showing signs of a reset and key milestones on the line, the rivalry returns to its most unforgiving setting: 90 minutes where composure matters as much as quality.

Haaland’s World Cup debut turns Norway from feel-good qualifier into a genuine problem

Erling Haaland arrives at the 2026 World Cup with Norway finally back on the biggest stage — and with qualifying numbers that read like a cheat code. The question now isn’t whether Norway can score, but whether they can build a complete tournament team around the most ruthless finisher in international football.

Soweto Derby No. 185: The matchups that could tilt Chiefs vs Pirates at FNB Stadium

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates renew South Africa’s most storied club rivalry on Sunday afternoon at FNB Stadium, with pride and momentum on the line. In a derby that often turns on small moments, several individual battles look primed to decide who controls the biggest stages.

When Bafana Took the Fight to Brazil: The 1996 Soccer City Classic That Still Echoes

On April 24, 1996, newly crowned African champions South Africa pushed world champions Brazil to the limit in a breathless 3–2 friendly at Soccer City. Phil Masinga’s brace lit up Johannesburg, but Brazil’s late surge — capped by an 85th-minute winner — turned a famous night into a painful lesson.

Kaizer Chiefs steady the ship with McCarthy deal — but bigger decisions still define the next era

Kaizer Chiefs have taken a meaningful step toward stability by securing the future of highly rated defender Aden McCarthy at Naturena. Yet the club’s broader rebuild remains at a delicate junction, where recruitment, identity and results must finally align.

Petersen’s derby redemption: Chiefs keeper returns with unfinished business against Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen is set for a starring role in Sunday’s Soweto Derby after missing the previous clash due to emergency appendix surgery. With Chiefs still searching for consistency, his return could be the stabiliser they’ve lacked in the season’s biggest fixture.

Moriri’s message to Sundowns: the legs — and the mindset — to finish the job

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Surprise Moriri believes his former club’s biggest weapon in a title run-in is not flair, but endurance. With continental nights and domestic pressure converging, Sundowns’ ability to manage energy and emotion could define their season.

Man City interested in Fernandez - Friday's gossip

Enzo Fernandez is wanted by Manchester City, Aston Villa identify James Trafford as a potential Emiliano Martinez replacement and Manchester United are keen on Micky van de Ven....

Rinomhota’s hamstring blow adds fresh uncertainty to Reading’s midfield plans

Andy Rinomhota’s latest hamstring issue has forced him out of action at a delicate point in Reading’s season, raising questions about his short-term availability and longer-term role. For a club trying to stabilise on and off the pitch, losing a trusted ball-winner again could shape both results and summer decision-making.

MARK KEOHANE | How did South Africa’s rugby capital get the worst kick-off time?

For a league constantly marketing itself as South African club rugby’s premier competition, this is a spectacular miss...

Premier League and FA Cup semi-finals: 10 things to look out for this weekend

<p>Spurs face must-win game at Wolves, Arsenal fight to keep title hopes alive and Chelsea step into a post-Rosenior world</p><p>Maybe it is a case of fourth time lucky for Nottingha...

Argyle’s back line hit again: Brendan Galloway set for surgery and season-ending layoff

Plymouth Argyle have been dealt another defensive blow with Brendan Galloway expected to undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the campaign. The setback is especially cruel given the 28-year-old had only recently fought his way back from a separate injury layoff.

Villarreal bring momentum to Oviedo as injury-hit hosts brace for a high-press test