South Africa’s shock 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth could have major consequences for several Springboks fighting to remain in coach Rassie Erasmus’ long-term plans. Erasmus made 13 changes to his starting XV for the one-off Test, handing several players an opportunity to stake their claim as the Springboks continue their preparations for the 2027 […] More

Pitso Mosimane is already answering the tough questions about his second tenure as Bafana Bafana coach. South Africa got their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign off to a perfect start against Guinea on Saturday (26 September). With a clash against Eritrea approaching, here’s what Mosimane has shown from his first game back at the helm. What […] More

The Wallabies overcame a late fightback to stun Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks 42-38 in Perth on Sunday afternoon. Following that chaotic game and subsequent surprise result, here are the three big talking points for a year out from the World Cup. KISS HAS THE WALLABIES LOOKING DANGEROUS Les Kiss has revived the Wallabies in remarkable fashion. […] More

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has backed Pitso Mosimane’s tactical plan for Oswin Appollis, insisting the Orlando Pirates winger will not be disadvantaged by the coach’s approach. Following Bafana Bafana’s 2-1 victory over Guinea on Saturday, Mosimane suggested that Appollis should operate more as a winger, with left-back Aubrey Modiba given the freedom […] More

Fresh, refrigerated pet food has become one of the fastest-growing corners of the American grocery store, and Freshpet, the company that built the category, spent the second quarter showing it still sets the pace. The maker of refrigerated dog food grew far faster than the pet food category around it, almost entirely by selling more […] More

Just months after releasing a song praising Rassie Erasmus, Leon Schuster has criticised the Springboks coach and players for what many believe was a dismal match against the Wallabies. The Boks, captained by Andre Esterhuizen, lost 42-38 to their Australian rivals at the Optus Stadium in Perth. LEON SCHUSTER SLAMS SPRINGBOKS COACH IN SCATHING POST […] More

Jesse Clegg sang his second consecutive national anthem for the Springboks, who played against the Wallabies in Australia on Sunday, 27 September. The South African singer – the son of the late Johnny Clegg – performed Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika in Baltimore earlier this month. The Boks were beaten 42-38 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. […] More

The Proteas secured another impressive win in the second ODI against Australia on Sunday, which wrapped up a series win with one more game to play. However, there was a moment late in the game that caught the attention of viewers as captain Temba Bavuma and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock exchanged heated words. De Kock […] More

The Springboks have contended with a gruelling 2026 season that has seen them navigate three Tests in July, two one-off Tests against Argentina and Australia, as well as the four-Test series against New Zealand. There is now a period during the month of October when the Springboks won’t be in action, but several players will […] More

Eric Tinkler is heading home. The Ghanaian giants confirmed decision in an official statement dated 28 September 2026. The club said its Board of Directors held negotiations with Tinkler in an attempt to prevent his departure. However, both parties eventually agreed to respect his decision. ERIC TINKLER LEAVES AFTER FOUR LEAGUE GAMES “The Board of […] More

Bafana Bafana defender Olwethu Makhanya has been tipped to become a Rangers legend and command a massive transfer fee if he continues his impressive rise in Scotland. The 22-year-old centre-back has made a strong start to life at Rangers since his high-profile move from Philadelphia Union, quickly establishing himself in the heart of the defence […] More

Bafana Bafana legend Tsepo Masilela has likened former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim to current Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz. The retired left-back said the two coaches are similar due to their approach, preferring to play with three centre-backs. Speaking on Soccerbeat, Masilela felt Chiefs were making mistakes despite getting goals. “When I […] More

Former Miss World Anneline Kriel has voiced her support for the White Cross project display in Washington, as undertaken by Ernst Roets’s advocacy group, Lex Libertas. The temporary display was erected this week to highlight the “genocide” of white farmers in South Africa. It featured 3000 white crosses, each one reportedly representing a victim. FORMER […] More

Springbok Andre Esterhuizen was accused of using the K-word during a schoolboy match back in 2012. Here’s five things to know about the centre-cum-loose forward. THE K-WORD SCANDAL Shortly after Andre Esterhuizen was named the 68th Springbok captain in history, he was also called out for allegedly using the K-word during a schoolboy match in 2012. X-users […] More

A Springbok player was caught with his pants down after a backstage room camera revealed more than just locker room talk. The video was taken inside the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. The Boks were beaten 42-38 by the Wallabies. SPRINGBOK SPOTTED WITH PANTS DOWN IN LOCKER ROOM CLIP In a clip captured by Australian […] More