Watch VideoFlawed geniuses and winter blankets: How Gazza, Zidane shaped my World Cup romance

John Goliath|Published

They don't make them like Paul Gascoigne or Zinedine Zidane anymore. Looking back at the breathtaking skill and volatile emotion that defined two unforgettable eras. ...

Watch Video'Hate-watch' culture: Why rival fans celebrated Arsenal’s final misery more than PSG did

John Goliath|Published

Arsenal’s Champions League heartbreak exposed a cynical shift in the modern game, where algorithmic tribalism means witnessing a rival’s ruin is now sweeter than ...

Watch VideoSiphiwe Tshabalala calls on incoming Kaizer Chiefs coach to prioritise club identity

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Siphiwe Tshabalala urges the new Kaizer Chiefs coach to prioritize the club's identity and embrace fan pressure to compete for trophies.

Kagiso Dikgacoi on his overlooked role in Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bafana's 'greatest goal'

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Siphiwe Tshabalala and Kagiso Dikgacoi reflected on the iconic 2010 World Cup opening goal, calling it a special, generational moment for Africa.

Watch VideoFrom Old Crossroads to the World Cup: Referee Abongile Tom ready for his wildest dream

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Abongile Tom quit SAPS to realise his dream, joining an elite class of South African referees selected for the Fifa World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Helman Mkhalele and Mdu Mbatha secure visas to join Bafana Bafana in Mexico

Mihlali Baleka|Published

A major visa blunder by SAFA delayed Bafana Bafana's World Cup travel to Mexico; assistant coach and security chief were the last to secure papers.

Watch VideoPaul de Villiers relishing biggest test of his Stormers career in Dublin showdown

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Emerging loose forward says the Stormers have earned their place in the URC semi-finals and are embracing the opportunity to measure themselves against Leinster ...

Watch VideoHow VAR and new 2026 Fifa World Cup technology would alter football history

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Fifa prepares to expand VAR powers for the 2026 World Cup, we look back at five iconic tournament controversies that technology would have completely rewritten. ...

Watch VideoBulls handed Murrayfield boost for crucial URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Bulls' task against Glasgow Warriors has been handed a unique twist, with the URC semi-final moved away from the Scottish side's Scotstoun fortress to Murrayfield. ...

Watch VideoHas Liverpool’s famous masterplan deflated in the post-Alonso scramble?

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Liverpool look to replace the sacked Arne Slot with Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, the club’s famed long-term planning suddenly looks remarkably frantic.

Watch VideoStormers back Jurie Matthee for crucial URC semi-final against Leinster

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Despite losing star playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to injury, Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani is confident Jurie Matthee can step up in Dublin.

Watch VideoHugo Broos relieved as Bafana Bafana overcome visa drama for World Cup trip

Zaahier Adams|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos admits the visa delays ahead of the team’s departure to Mexico have been “a little bit stressing,” but they are now fully focused ...

Watch VideoBlitzboks look for clinical edge in Bordeaux after SVNS Valladolid final defeat

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Despite reaching a sixth consecutive HSBC SVNS final and staying top of the standings, Blitzboks coach Philip Snyman warns his side must be more ruthless.

Springbok Women’s Sevens build confidence in Valladolid despite growing injury concerns

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South Africa secured ninth place at the HSBC SVNS Valladolid tournament, but coach Cecil Afrika faces a race against time with a mounting injury list ahead of Bordeaux. ...

Watch VideoURC quarter-finals: Five things we learned from the last-eight action

Leighton Koopman|Published

Leinster, Glasgow, the Bulls and Stormers are through to the URC semi-finals after the quarter-finals provided plenty of drama and food for thought ahead of the ...

Watch VideoFrustrated, irritated and questioning why me? – Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu vows to bounce back

Leighton Koopman|Published

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces a challenging recovery after a serious ankle injury during the URC quarter-final. As he grapples with frustration ...

Springbok Women overcome fierce Kenya challenge to retain title

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Springbok Women fought off a spirited Kenyan fightback in Nairobi to secure a hard-earned 35-20 victory and claim their fifth successive continental crown.

Watch VideoTMO heartbreak for Blitzboks as Australia snatch Valladolid title

Rowan Callaghan|Published

A dramatic last-minute forward pass denied the Blitzboks a chance to force extra time as Australia claimed a 26-19 victory in an incident-packed final in Spain.

Unbeaten Crinums lead charge as semi-final spots confirmed

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Free State Crinums top the Division 1 standings with a perfect record as the semi-final line-ups are locked in after Power Week 2 in Johannesburg.