It’s been confirmed that there will be no Rugby Championship in 2026. Instead, rugby’s greatest rivalry will take centre stage. Next year, the All Blacks will tour South Africa for a four-Test series against the Springboks, including four midweek games against United Rugby Championship teams. This setup will occur every four years, with the two most successful nations in Rugby World Cup history facing off, rather than participating in the Rugby Championship. South Africa will host next year, and in 2030, the series will move to the Land of the Long White Cloud. These old-school tours are unfamiliar territory for the current Springbok generation, but excitement is already building. A four-Test tour promises to be physically and mentally demanding. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said it’s going to be a massive series. As back-to-back World Cup champions, the prospect of entertaining their greatest rivals in four Tests is thrilling.
Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. On Tuesday night, South Africa delivered a magical display of dominant football to thump Rwanda 3–0 at the Mbombela Stadium in a must-win qualifier - ensuring they will compete in the global showpiece for the first time since 2010. Following the win, coach Hugo Broos humbly deflected praise, insisting the success belongs to his players and support staff after three years of relentless work.
It’s now or never for Bafana Bafana, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium. At the same time, Nigeria will take on Group C leaders Benin in Uyo, and South Africa will be hoping for a win from the Super Eagles. Bafana must secure a victory tonight — the more goals, the better — while keeping a clean sheet. Coach Hugo Broos, who could be in charge for the last time, said he has full faith in his players.
The Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams in more than confident in his team’s ability ahead of tonight’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda in Nelspruit. The pressure is squarely on the shoulders of South Africa as only a win and a favour from Nigeria will be good enough to qualify. Williams said his team must just go out and backline themselves in their quest.
The North West Dragons will be aiming for a third consecutive win in Division 1 of the CSA 4-Day Series when they take on Western Province from Tuesday in Cape Town. The new Dragons all-rounder Dian Forrester, who has already scored 160 runs and taken seven wickets, told OFM Sport that the back-to-back home wins have laid a solid foundation for their campaign.
Bafana Bafana are confident of getting the job done on Tuesday night when they face Rwanda in Nelspruit in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier. A win is non-negotiable following their goalless draw against Zimbabwe in Durban, while on the flip side, Nigeria must beat Benin. Victories for both South Africa and their West African rivals would see Bafana qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 24 years. The Bafana Bafana and Siwelele FC goalkeeper, Ricardo Goss, says the team is ready to set the record straight after the setback at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday.
The Australian Diamonds underlined their dominance in world netball with a commanding 65–42 victory over the Proteas in Adelaide on Sunday, completing a 3–0 series whitewash. Coach Jenny van Dyk reflects on the Test and series defeat.
The 25-year-old flyhalf Zander du Plessis is eager to get his chance at the Toyota Cheetahs as the team focuses on the upcoming Toyota Challenge and EPCR Challenge Cup in Europe. Du Plessis told OFM Sport that he is excited to get stuck in after returning to where it all began for him.
The Proteas are fired up to begin their World Test Championship title defence on Sunday when they take on Pakistan in the first Test in Lahore. Stand-in captain Aiden Markram said it will be a proper test, and the team is ready for whatever Pakistan throws their way.
The Proteas are fired up to begin their World Test Championship title defence on Sunday when they take on Pakistan in the first Test in Lahore. Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, who hit the winning runs against Australia at Lord’s in June, told OFM Sport that the team is ready for action.
The big-hitting Proteas wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock is set to make his long-awaited return to international cricket on Saturday when South Africa face Namibia in a once-off T20 International in Windhoek. Ahead of the clash between the Eagles and the Proteas, De Kock said their focus remains firmly on the immediate task at hand.
Bafana Bafana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup now hang by a thread after they were held to a goalless draw by Zimbabwe on Friday night in Durban. The match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium produced no goals, although South Africa created several chances. Most efforts were off target, while Zimbabwe’s captain and Marumo Gallants goalkeeper, Washington Arubi, had another standout performance between the posts for the Warriors. Coach Hugo Broos admitted the result in Durban was far from ideal but insisted that his team would not give up on their dream of reaching next year’s World Cup finals in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
It’s D-Day for the national men’s football team Bafana Bafana as they will be facing Zimbabwe in Durban on Friday in a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier. The Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, in turn once again expressed his confidence in this team and vowed that his troops will fight like lions in the high-pressure game against a tricky opponent.
It’s D-Day for the national men’s football team Bafana Bafana as they will be facing Zimbabwe in Durban on Friday in a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier. Bafana do have several key and star played back from injury such as Yaya Sithole as well as Khuliso Mudau, and the captain Ronwen Williams the mood in camo remains high, the are well-prepared and a itching to get out on the park.
South Africa’s U20 Men’s National team, Amajita, saw their 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign end in the Round of 16 after a 3-1 defeat to Colombia at Estadio Fiscal de Talca in Chile on Wednesday night. SA U20 goalkeeper Fletcher Lowe-Smythe reflects on Amajita’s loss to Colombia.
South Africa’s U20 Men’s National team, Amajita, saw their 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign end in the Round of 16 after a 3-1 defeat to Colombia at Estadio Fiscal de Talca in Chile on Wednesday night. Coach Raymond Mdaka reflected on the defeat, saying it was tough defeat for his teams, but it was a good experience for his aspiring young footballers.
The Toyota Cheetahs are champing at the bit ahead of next week’s opening game of the Toyota Challenge, when they take on Black Lion in Bloemfontein. Star eighth-man Neels Volschenk told OFM Sport that the team is eager to have a proper crack at the Georgian outfit - and that these games will be anything but friendlies.
The Proteas’ stand-in captain, Aiden Markram, has hinted that young Dewald Brevis could bat at number three during the two-Test series against Pakistan, which begins on Sunday in Lahore. Markram said Brevis is one of the options for the key position in Bavuma’s absence and felt the conditions could suit the destructive batter.
On Tuesday, the Proteas flew out to the subcontinent to officially start their World Test Championship title defence. In addition to the Tests, they will also compete in a three-match T20 International series and a three-match One-Day International series. Aiden Markram, who captained the Proteas during their tour of Bangladesh, said that Temba Bavuma’s absence is a blow, but it’s not unfamiliar territory. As captain, he will rely on the leadership group within the squad.
The national football team, Bafana Bafana, has been dealt another blow ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe in Durban. Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners was withdrawn from the squad on Tuesday due to undisclosed medical reasons and has been replaced by Orlando Pirates forward Evidence Makgopa. Coach Hugo Broos said it’s unfortunate that some players miss out due to injury, but it’s also positive to have players such as Khuliso Mudau and Sphephelo Sithole available.