Algeria pulls out of CHAN

The Algeria Football Federation on Tuesday announced its team had pulled out of the 2014 African Nations Championship qualification after it failed to provide a competitive squad for the tournament.

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.

Australia, Iran 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.

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.

'Samoa stronger now than in 2011'

The challenge facing the Springboks this weekend in the final of the Castle Lager Incoming Series at Loftus Versfeld will be a lot tougher than the bruising encounter they survived in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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.

Habana defends De Villiers's captaincy

Springbok winger Bryan Habana has called on fans to give skipper Jean de Villiers more credit for his leadership skills.

Boks may get new captain

The Springboks could have a new captain this coming week as incumbent Jean de Villiers’s chances of taking the reins again nosedived on Monday.