World Cup 2026: Hugo Broos defends controversial method of cutting Bafana Bafana stars

Mihlali Baleka|Published 8 minutes ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has hit back at critics after six players were publicly cut from South Africa's World Cup squad during a live event with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

World Cup 2026: Hugo Broos explains shock Brandon Petersen omission from Bafana squad

Mihlali Baleka|Published 39 minutes ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missed out on the 26-man World Cup squad due to a lack of integration ...

WATCH | THE LAST WORD ON RUGBY: Lions, Bulls and Stormers chase URC final four places

Leighton Koopman|Published 5 hours ago

Three South African teams stand on the brink of the URC semi-finals as the Lions, Bulls and Stormers prepare for defining play-off clashes in the tournament.

JC Pretorius ready for special 50-cap milestone in Lions’ URC quarter-final in Dublin

Leighton Koopman|Published 6 hours ago

JC Pretorius, a former Springbok Sevens star, is on the brink of a significant milestone as he prepares to earn his 50th cap for the Lions in their historic URC ...

Imad Khan eager to steer Stormers’ quarter-final push in Cobus Reinach’s absence

Leighton Koopman|Published 6 hours ago

Stormers youngster Imad Khan faces his biggest test yet in the URC quarter-finals against Cardiff, stepping up in the absence of World Cup winner Cobus Reinach.

Tim Sukazi credits PSL for Bafana Bafana’s historic 2026 World Cup qualification

Mihlali Baleka|Published 7 hours ago

TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi praised the PSL’s growth, saying local talent development has boosted Bafana Bafana’s World Cup hopes

Ramaphosa promises public holiday if Bafana Bafana win World Cup

Mihlali Baleka|Published 7 hours ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa backed Bafana Bafana’s World Cup campaign, promising a public holiday if South Africa wins the tournament.

Stormers dealt potential blow as Leolin Zas limps out of training ahead of Cardiff quarter-final

Leighton Koopman|Published 21 hours ago

The Stormers may face a significant setback as Leolin Zas suffers a knee injury in training, raising doubts about his availability for the crucial URC quarter-final ...

Why Kaizer Chiefs duo face uphill battle for final Bafana Bafana World Cup squad

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published 21 hours ago

The Kaizer Chiefs duo of left-back Bradley Cross and right-back Thabiso Monyane have impressed in recent months for their club and, as a result, have been rewarded ...

Bafana coach Hugo Broos selects tried and tested squad for 2026 Fifa World Cup

John Goliath , Malibongwe Mdletshe , Mihlali Baleka and Smiso Msomi|Published 21 hours ago

Hugo Broos has named the final Bafana Bafana squad to face Mexico in the World Cup opening match.

'Pray for us': Ronwen Williams rallies Mzansi ahead of historic 2026 World Cup charge

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published 22 hours ago

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has called on South Africa to unite in prayer and support as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking at a Standard ...

Marcell Coetzee hails Bulls’ mojo born from mid-season turbulence ahead of Munster URC play-off

John Goliath|Published 22 hours ago

Reflecting on the evolution of the Pretoria franchise, Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee believes a mid-season crisis forced his side into an elite knockout mindset ...

COMMENT | Kaizer Chiefs coaching reshuffle a necessary discomfort

Smiso Msomi|Published 23 hours ago

Kaizer Chiefs’ decision to part ways with Cedric Kaze and Ben Youssef may feel harsh after signs of progress, but the club’s long-term ambitions demanded decisive ...

Marcelo Allende and Arthur Sales justify Sundowns’ continental investment

Smiso Msomi|Published 23 hours ago

Marcelo Allende and Arthur Sales believe Mamelodi Sundowns’ investment in South American talent has been vindicated after helping the club secure a long-awaited ...

Bafana Bafana relive 2010 spirit as Danny Jordaan backs World Cup breakthrough

Smiso Msomi|Published 1 day ago

SAFA president Danny Jordaan believes Bafana Bafana’s World Cup opener against Mexico revives memories of 2010 and could inspire Hugo Broos’ side toward a long-awaited ...

Siyay’eAmerica: Standard Bank host spectacular Fifa World Cup 2026 send-off for Bafana Bafana in Rosebank

Mihlali Baleka|Published 1 day ago

Banking giant Standard Bank rolled out the blue carpet to give Bafana Bafana a euphoric send-off ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lions slam ‘ugly’ Irish criticism of Jacques Nienaber ahead of URC quarter-final battle against Leinster

Leighton Koopman|Published 1 day ago

Amidst mounting criticism from Irish supporters following a heavy defeat, Jacques Nienaber finds unexpected backing from the Lions as they prepare for a pivotal ...

Rugby World Cup winners give Bulls the edge over Munster in titanic URC playoff clash

John Goliath|Published 1 day ago

cknowledging the consistency issues that plagued their round-robin campaign, Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee says the team must focus entirely on basic structures ...

Lions focused on taking chances in Dublin URC quarter-final showdown with Leinster

Leighton Koopman|Published 1 day ago

The Lions are gearing up for their first-ever URC knockout match against Leinster, knowing they must make every scoring opportunity count. With crucial training ...

Stormers transfer analysis: Why Cheslin Kolbe signing cannot be the last for Cape side

Leighton Koopman|Published 1 day ago

While Cheslin Kolbe’s arrival boosts the wings, the Stormers’ defensive frailty during Ruhan Nel's absence proves John Dobson urgently needs a long-term number 13. ...