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latest news & developmentsLions make history against Stormers
The Lions have beaten the Stormers 34-10 for their first victory against the coastal side since the Cats franchise dissolved before the 2006 season.
All Blacks secure victory over arch rivals Springboks
Securing a 38-27 win, New Zealand retains the Rugby Championship title in their game at Ellis Park on Saturday evening.
Bulls mauled in Currie Cup action
The Golden Lions have secured their second victory over the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld with an emphatic 62-23 triumph in Currie Cup action.
Mantashe says Meyer’s ‘not keen’ to play deserving black Boks
Gwede Mantashe says the black players Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has are good enough to play internationally and should be selected for the team.
Le Clos: SA’s sports star of the year
Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos has been crowned sports star of the year at the South African Sports Awards.
Meyer praises Argentina’s defensive efforts
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says Argentina’s defence withheld his side from landing a decisive knockout blow in their Rugby Championship match.
SA’s Nhlapo out of Olympic BMX quarterfinals
South Africa’s Sifiso Nhlapo has failed to make it through to the quarterfinals of the BMX racing event at the London Olympic Games.
Viljoen hoping to reach 70m javelin mark
South Africa’s javelin queen Sunette Viljoen believes she is ready to unleash a 70-metre throw at the London Olympics.
Mokoena sets hopes on Rio Olympics
Long jumper Khotso Mokoena believes he can bag an elusive Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Le Clos never expected to reach 100m final
Chad le Clos says he did not expect to make the final of the men’s 100-metres butterfly event at the London Olympic Games.
SA women’s hockey team slams video referral system
The South African women’s hockey team has fired a scathing salvo at the video referral system after their 4-1 loss to New Zealand in London.
Ludeke puts faith in Bulls ahead of Crusaders clash
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke believes his side’s labours against the Lions was a good curtain raiser ahead of next week’s clash against the Crusaders.
Reserves sparked Lions’ victory
Lions captain Joshua Strauss said their dip in the second half had been a problem the whole season, and that players often lost concentration.
Mallett: Meyer’s style will stifle player creativity
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett is concerned that national coach Heyneke Meyer’s philosophy could impede player creativity.
Team SA leads All Africa Games medal table
After five days of intense competition, South Africa is leading the All Africa Games medal tally with 46 medals, with swimmers contributing the most.