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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.

Coach Heyneke Meyer has just ten games left to test a new set-up.

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+.

SP Marais of the Sharks tackled by Bjorn Basson and Jan Serfontein of the Bulls during the Super Rugby match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks. Gallo

??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.

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula.

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.

The Lions clawed their way back into Super Rugby.

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.

Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula honours Springbok player Bryan Habana.

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.

Former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar and Nelson Mandela.

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.

Ludeke: Bulls had to fight for win against Waratahs

The Bulls’ coach believes the scoreline did not reflect the effort that was required from his charges to beat the Waratahs in their Super Rugby match.

SA Swimming Champs postponed due to murky water

The second day of the SA Swimming Championships in Port Elizabeth has been postponed because the water in the Newton Park Swimming Pool is murky.

SA swimmers target qualifying times

SA’s world championships campaign will start in earnest when the country’s top swimmers aim for qualifying standards at the SA Aquatics Championships.

Steyn takes to the bench ahead of Super

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has said it is a foreign concept to see star flyhalf Morne Steyn on the bench rather than in the starting line-up.

Morne Steyn has been dropped from the Springbok team for the upcoming team.

‘Tough call’ to replace Steyn, says Meyer

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says it was a difficult decision to drop flyhalf Morne Steyn for their Rugby Championship match against Australia.