Samoa will test Boks

Samoa will be a massive test for an evolving Springbok team, assistant coach Johan van Graan believes.

Anderson stumbles at first hurdle

Australian Bernard Tomic has recharged his form on grass, shaking off last week's hamstring concern to post a 6-3, 6-4 first round win over Briton James Ward at the Eastbourne International on Tuesday.

Australia, Iran, Korea head for Brazil

Australia and Iran booked their fourth World Cup finals appearances with nervous 1-0 victories in a dramatic finale to Asian qualifying on Tuesday.

Venus pulls out of Wimbledon

Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has pulled out of this year's tournament because of an ongoing lower back injury.

Resurgent India impress Jayawardene

Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene is under no illusions about the scale of the task confronting his side when they face India in a Champions Trophy semifinal in Cardiff on Thursday.

Alcantara leads Spain to Euro U21 crown

Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 championship final on Tuesday.

Wales win stuns Junior Boks

The Junior Springboks suffered the heartbreak of conceding a last-minute try and conversion to be edged out of the Junior World Championships by Wales in Vannes, France, on Tuesday.

Igesund's future not under discussion

Kirsten Nematandani has swiftly moved to dampen speculation on Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund’s future saying the coach had a contract that runs until next year.

AB on the England semifinal

South Africa face England in a crucial Champions Trophy semifinal at the Oval in London on Wednesday. AB de Villiers faced the media in the pre-match press conference and this is what he had to say.

Brumbies end Lions' unbeaten run

The British and Irish Lions suffered their first loss on tour in Australia on Tuesday when they were upset 14-12 by the Brumbies, who put in a tenacious defensive performance.