First billion dollar World Cup on the horizon, says World Rugby chief
World Rugby predicts the first billion dollar World Cup will unfold within the next decade as it mapped out the host nations for all its global events until 2033.
South Africa Sport News
Schmid goes low to share lead in Belgium, SA's Bekker in the mix
German Matti Schmid produced the lowest round of the week to sit alongside English duo Dale Whitnell and Sam Horsfield at the halfway stage of the Soudal Open on Friday.
Dragons v Cardiff live updates: Kick off time, team news, TV channel and score updates
The Dragons welcome Cardiff to Newport this evening in the latest round of URC action.
IPL 2022: South Africa Pacer Earmarks Umran Malik As Future "Key Player" For India
Umran Malik will surely play for India but to survive the rigours of international cricket, raw pace alone wouldn't be enough and the youngster will need to supplement his skills with quality execution, star South African pacer Anrich Nortje said on Friday. Nortje, one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket and who has made a comeback in this IPL after a four-month lay-off due to a hip injury, spoke about the hardships related to his return and missing his new ball partner, Kagiso Rabada.
Bad news for the Cheetahs as Wales reportedly scrap plans to ditch URC team
Welsh rugby bosses have reportedly ruled out the potential of shutting down one of their four professional teams competing in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
Umran will play for India but quality of execution will matter more than raw pace: Nortje
Umran Malik will surely play for India but to survive the rigours of international cricket, raw pace alone wouldn't be enough and the youngster will need to supplement his skills with quality execution, star South African pacer Anrich Nortje said on Friday. Nortje, one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket and who has made a comeback in this IPL after a four-month lay-off due to a hip injury, spoke about the hardships related to his return and missing his new ball partner, Kagiso Rabada.
Wales debate around picking 19-year-old 'natural born leader' as coach thinks call-up 'likely' next week
A key question for Wayne Pivac as he finalises his Wales squad to tour South Africa is whether to include the hot prospect who’s been turning heads in the south-west of England and beyond this season.
Lisa O'Rourke in action as Irish impress at Istanbul World Championships
Lisa O'Rourke leads the Irish challenge on day five of the Women's World Championships in Istanbul on Friday.