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Emotional reunion for ’95 Springbok team
Members of the 1995 World Cup Springbok squad gathered for a reunion marking the 20-year anniversary when they beat the All Blacks 15-12.
Steve Hofmeyr blames statue defacement on illiteracy
The controversial Afrikaans singer said illiteracy "has everything to do with" the defacement of historical statues.
Sports heroes’ memorial an opportunity to unite SA
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers said the deaths of three sporting heroes has united South Africa, as athletes and politicians paid tribute.
Boks win tense Test against Argentina
The Springboks kept a spirited Argentina at bay to claim a nervous 13-6 victory in a weather-affected Rugby Championship match in Pretoria.
Springboks depth tested playing against Scotland
Following Springboks’ win over Scotland, coach Heyneke Meyer has expressed his satisfaction with the depth he had developed since taking the reins.
Mbalula says he’s not applying 60-40 team quotas
Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula says a quota favouring black players would not be imposed on anybody, after meeting with AfriForum, Solidarity and FF+.
??Bulls end Shark’s winning run
The Blue Bulls have ended the Sharks’ winning run with a 23-19 victory over the coastal side in a Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld.
Bulls end Shark’s winning run
The Blue Bulls have ended the Sharks’ winning run with a 23-19 victory over the coastal side in a Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld.
Mbalula wants Olympics 2024 in SA
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says South Africa is ready to host the Olympic Games and should make a bid in 2014.
Olympic medalist Mokoena to pursue triple jump passion
In search of a new passion, Olympic long jump silver medalist Khotso Mokoena says he wants to pursue triple jump glory.
Lions back in Super Rugby
The Lions clawed their way back into Super Rugby despite going down 23-18 to the Southern Kings in their second leg promotion-relegation match.
Brumbies beat Bulls for spot in SuperRugby finals
A last-minute try by Brumbies centre Tevita Kuridrani and a number of dubious decisions saw the Bulls go down 26-23 in their Super Rugby semifinal.
Mbalula: Nelson Mandela sports day to carry Madiba legacy
The legacy of the former president will never die, thanks to initiatives such as the Nelson Mandela sports day, says Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula.
Francois Pienaar relives ‘Madiba magic’ of 1995
South Africans are reminded of "Madiba Magic" when 1995 World Cup winning Springbok captain Francois Pienaar pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.
Hougaard, Louw out of Scotland Test
Western Province scrumhalf Louis Schreuder has been called up to the Springbok squad to replace the injured François Hougaard.