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Lions 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.

Jean de Villiers underwent a scope on Sunday morning

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.

Franco van der Merwe and Willie Wepener of the Lions tackles Jono Ross of the Bulls during the Absa Currie Cup match between Vodacom Blue Bulls and MTN Golden Lions. (Gallo)

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.

ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe says Bok coach Heyneke Meyer is reluctant to play competent black players such as Elton Jantjies.

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.

Chad Le Clos crowned World’s Best 2014.
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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.

Bryan Habana

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.

Sifiso Nhlapo

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.

Javelin thrower Sunette Viljoen.

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.

Khotso Mokoena makes an attempt during the mens long jump qualification at the athletics competition in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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.

Chad Le Clos crowned World’s Best 2014.

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.

The South African women’s hockey team is but one example of women working their hardest and fighting to be their best.

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.

Juandre Kruger tackled by Elton Jantjies during the Super Rugby match between Vodacom Bulls and MTN Lions.

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.

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett.

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.