De Bruin Pleased With Win, But Not Second Half Effort
Springbok Women during the Springbok Women Training session at St Johns College in Johannesburg on 30 June 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

De Bruin Pleased With Win, But Not Second Half Effort

Swys de Bruin rated the Springbok Women’s first half performance against the USA Eagles Women at Ellis Park as the best 40 minutes of rugby since he was appointed as head coach, but admitted that their second half effort fell short of the same standard in a match they won 34-21.

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Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory
Malcolm Marx of South Africa celebrates scoring a try with teammates during 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, on 04 July 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said that the memories of a former defeat at Ellis Park helped power his side to a seven-try to three, 45-21 victory over England in an inaugural Nations Championship match at the same venue on Saturday.

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Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener
Siya Kolisi during the Springboks Captains Run at Ellis Park the 03 July 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said they are expecting to face a charged-up England outfit when the sides meet in their opening Nations Championship encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday, and suggested it would be a proper grind of a game.

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Chiefs Confirm Tashreeq Morris Exit
Tashreeq Morris of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Asekho Tiwani of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 1 March 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Chiefs Confirm Tashreeq Morris Exit

Kaizer Chiefs have officially parted ways with striker Tashreeq Morris.

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Lionel Messi Pinpoints Argentina’s Struggles Against Cape Verde
epa13084917 Lionel Messi of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Argentina against Cape Verde, in Miami, Florida, USA, 03 July 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Lionel Messi Pinpoints Argentina’s Struggles Against Cape Verde

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has opened up on his side's struggles against an unpredictable Cape Verde side in their World Cup Round of 32 encounter.

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Peter Shalulile Opens Up on Sundowns Departure
Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 01 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Peter Shalulile Opens Up on Sundowns Departure

Namibian striker Peter Shalulile has opened up on the reasons behind his decision to bring his trophy-laden spell at Mamelodi Sundowns to an end.

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