The Springboks retained the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with a hard-fought, but well-deserved 29-27 win over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, coming back from a 13-10 deficit at half-time to clinch a memorable win in London. The win sealed a second consecutive title, with New Zealand, who earlier in the day outplayed Australia in Perth, in second place. Both teams had 19 log points, but the Springboks had a +57 points’ difference, considerably better that the All…

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is around the corner, and Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has had a heart-to-heart with midfielder Sipho Mbule. Mbule, 27, has made it to the team for the second time in a row, after missing out since 2021, as Broos looks for a permanent replacement for playmaker Themba Zwane, who has been battling injuries. “You know, I told him, Sipho, when he came for camp, and I said, ‘Sipho, this is the second chance…

World football governing body FIFA has unveiled the official match ball named Trionda for next year’s World Cup to be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The name Trionda can be translated from Spanish as “three waves”, and, alongside other unique and innovative design features, “celebrates the fact that, for the first time, three host countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States – are uniting to host the FIFA World Cup”. FIFA added, “The ball’s vibrant design features a red, green…

On paper, South Africa’s U20 football team had an easy outing against New Caledonia in the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup. The 5-0 scoreline in favour of Raymond Mdaka’s boys is flattering, but the head coach has explained why he is not a happy man. “It was quite a challenging game because we needed to win at all costs, and we needed goals as well,” said Mdaka after the Group E encounter at the Estadio El Teniente, Chile, in the…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has admitted that it was a “stupid thing” to play midfielder Teboho Mokoena while suspended. The Belgian was speaking after naming the squad to do duty for South Africa in the two remaining matches of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Bafana Bafana were docked three points for featuring Mokoena in the 2-0 win over Lesotho back in March, and since they forfeited the match with a 3-0 scoreline in favour of…

Hugo Broos has announced South Africa’s senior football team for the last two matches of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Hugo Broos has announced South Africa’s senior football team for the last two matches of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. From a preliminary squad of almost 50 players, the Belgian has picked 23. Bafana Bafana will play Zimbabwe on 10 October at Moses Mabhida Stadium, before ending their campaign with a clash against Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on…

Mohau Nkota’s switch from Orlando Pirates to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq now makes financial sense. Nkota, 20, raised some eyebrows when he left the Buccaneers for the Pro League in July, and Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has suggested the Asian league is not an ideal environment for young players. In fact, the Pro League is considered a platform for players who are looking for their last big payday in the twilight of their careers. However, the Pro League is not…

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London. Ox Nche returns to the starting team, as well as Grant Williams, Jesse Kriel and Bongi Mbonambi on the bench. Nche was a late withdrawal last week in Durban after he pulled up with a niggle, but the loosehead prop is back and will pack down in the front row with Malcolm…

Global footballers’ union FIFPRO has relaunched the Global Player Council and included two South Africans, for the year 2025-27. Left-back Terrence Mashego, who is on loan at Durban City from Mamelodi Sundowns and former Banyana Banyana striker Jermaine Seoposenwe are now part of the 37-member Council. “Footballers with international experience comment on, discuss and influence global regulations and the strategic development of football worldwide,” stated FIFPRO. “While national player unions are the key driver of the collective voice of footballers…

South Africa has been plunged into shock and speculation following the sudden and mysterious death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa, the country’s envoy to France and former long-serving Cabinet minister. Mthethwa, 58, was found dead outside the Hyatt Hotel in Porte Maillot, Paris, after allegedly falling from the 22nd floor, where he had booked a room. French authorities confirmed his death on Tuesday, but the exact circumstances remain unclear. Some reports say he fell after forcing open a secure hotel window.…