The Springbok Sevens conceded valuable ground to their opponents in the race to automatic qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games with their joint-12th placed-finish at the HSBC Singapore Sevens on Sunday, but more disappointing was the fact that they could not sustain the good effort from Hong Kong last weekend.
The South African challenge in their inaugural season of playing in the top European competitions came to an end on Saturday when the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions all lost in the quarter-finals of their respective series.
Blitzboks coach Sandile Ngcobo has plenty to ponder as they head into Singapore for yet another weekend of unpredictability.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he was delighted with his side's performance against Chippa United after walking away with maximum points at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
Mamelodi Sundowns were left frustrated after they were held to a goalless draw against Swallows FC at the Dobsonville Stadium in the DStv Premiership on Sunday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena admits that it's never easy to play against Swallows FC following their goalless draw at the Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday.
Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead in an entertaining 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday evening.
Vincent Kompany's Burnley are back in the Premier League after earning promotion to the top flight following their 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough on Friday.
Carlo Ancelotti believes trio Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos will stay at Spanish giants Real Madrid next season.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged his side to show their character when they face Premier League leaders Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.