Davids: We are preparing for a “very tough” test against England
BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 14: Deon Davids during the South African national men's rugby team training session at Shimla Park on June 14, 2021 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Davids: We are preparing for a “very tough” test against England

Springboks assistant coach Deon Davids says they are preparing for a "very tough" clash against England in their final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Sane ruled out of Germany’s opening clash against Japan
epa10202465 Leroy Sane of Germany reacts during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Germany and Hungary in Leipzig, Germany, 23 September 2022. EPA/FILIP SINGER

Sane ruled out of Germany’s opening clash against Japan

Germany winger Leroy Sane has been ruled out of his side's opening World Cup encounter against Japan with a knee injury.

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Messi ready for first test at World Cup
epa10317794 Argentina captain Lionel Messi and teammates during a training session of the team in Doha, Qatar, 21 November 2022. Argentina will face Saudi Arabia on 22 November their group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Messi ready for first test at World Cup

Lionel Messi will get what is likely to be his last chance to win the World Cup on Tuesday when Argentina and the current champions France play in Qatar.

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Highlights: England, Netherlands win comfortably, Wales salvage a draw
epa10318223 Jack Grealish (R) of England celebrates with teammates after scoring the 6-1 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 21 November 2022. EPA/Neil Hall

Highlights: England, Netherlands win comfortably, Wales salvage a draw

England made a flying start at the World Cup by outclassing Iran, while the Netherlands claimed a comfortable win and Wales fought back to earn a draw against the United States on Monday.

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Saka on double as England hit Iran for six
epa10318156 Bukayo Saka (R) of England scores the 4-0 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 21 November 2022. EPA/Neil Hall

Saka on double as England hit Iran for six

England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start after they cruised to a comfortable 6-2 victory over Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday afternoon.

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Three Boks feature in World Rugby’s 2022 Dream Team
epa10141102 Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, 27 August 2022. EPA/MATT TURNER AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Three Boks feature in World Rugby’s 2022 Dream Team

Three Springboks have been named in the World Rugby's 2022 Dream Team at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday.

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PUMA Hoops and NBA star Kyle Kuzma create Childhood Dreams collection

PUMA Hoops and Washington Wizards forward and entrepreneur Kyle Kuzma, have co-created a collection which includes styles made with more sustainable materials such as recycled and plastic-free fabrics and takes inspiration from Kuzma’s youth and early basketball aspirations.

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Ronaldo says tiff with Man Utd won’t effect Portugal team
epa10306712 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (2-L) in action during a training session in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal, 15 November 2022. EPA/ANTONIO PEDRO SANTOS

Ronaldo says tiff with Man Utd won’t effect Portugal team

Cristiano Ronaldo says his row with Manchester United will not have any effect on the Portuguese national team at the World Cup in Qatar.

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Bafana extend unbeaten run despite draw with Angola
Zakhele Lepasa of South Africa challenged by Do Carmo Herenilson of Angoladuring the 2022 International Friendly match between South Africa and Angola at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 20 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bafana extend unbeaten run despite draw with Angola

Bafana Bafana were forced to share the spoils with Angola after playing out to a 1-1 draw at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.

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Valencia double eases Ecuador to win over hapless Qatar
epa10316359 Enner Valencia of Ecuador (R) scores the 2-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group A Opening Match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 20 November 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Valencia double eases Ecuador to win over hapless Qatar

Hosts Qatar made a poor start to the World Cup when they were outplayed by Ecuador to slip to a 2-0 defeat at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday writes Nick Said in Doha.

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