Heinrich Klaasen hit a ton as South Africa thrashed England by a mammoth 229 runs in the Cricket World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday.
It may feel like the eyes of the rugby world are on France at the moment, but this weekend, the next generation of Springboks will start the new season when the third edition of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicks off across South Africa, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy.
Springbok Women coach Louis Koen applauded the fighting spirit shown by his players at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, although they were beaten by Italy in an epic match in the second round of WXV 2 on Friday.
A solid ball-striking day in the relentless wind saw Jbe’ Kruger shoot a two-under-par 68 as he established a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Vodacom Origins of Golf KwaZulu-Natal event at the Wild Coast Sun Country Club on Friday.
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship leaps into action this weekend with the Hollywoodbets Sharks in round one action against Irish side Munster at their home ground Thomond Park on Saturday.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of their Cricket World Cup clash against England due to illness.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says England will be out to prove "something" when the two sides face off in the Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday evening.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes attacker Thembinkosi Lorch is in a "good space" after his impressive performance against Cape Town Spurs.
The Carling Knockout is back on the South African domestic football calendar and the first round got underway on Wednesday when TS Galaxy defeated Mamelodi Sundowns at the Mbombela Stadium.
Orlando Pirates booked their place in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final after defeating Cape Town Spurs 2-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Friday evening.