
Three players who won’t feature for Springboks again
These capped Springboks are unlikely to ever play for South Africa again. They were once stars, now they linger in limbo.
MONDAY, 01 DECEMBER 2025, 13:55

These capped Springboks are unlikely to ever play for South Africa again. They were once stars, now they linger in limbo.

The conclusion of the November internationals is set to open the door for Rassie Erasmus to finalise a Springbok contract extension.

The Scottish FA announces a “multi-million-pound, long-term partnership” for the naming rights of the national stadium.

The Blitzboks’ three pool games are scheduled for 12:44 (Fiji), 16:00 (New Zealand) and 19:41 (Great Britain).

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has finally announced his 25-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco from 21 December.

Cricket Scotland appoint Gloucestershire assistant Owen Dawkins as their new men’s head coach.

Italian tennis great Nicola Pietrangeli, a two-time French Open champion, dies at the age of 92.

With the 2027 World Cup draw taking place this week, a nightmare scenario for the Springboks would be this group with these opponents.

Premier Soccer League newcomers Durban City have parted ways with coach Gavin Hunt, just four months since his appointment on 9 July.

Down man Charlie Smyth says he was “absolutely buzzing” for his NFL debut for New Orleans Saints in their defeat to Miami Dolphins.

A fourth 1-0 win in six league games has revived Aberdeen’s fortunes – can Jimmy Thelin’s shot-shy side keep up the momentum?

Jalen Johnson scores a career-high 41 points as the Atlanta Hawks clinch a 142-134 double-overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

South Africa’s record demolition of Wales in Cardiff was overshadowed by a late red card to veteran lock Eben Etzebeth.

Eben Etzebeth is facing a significant ban after his eye-gouging incident, but there are mitigating circumstances that will come into play.

Scotstown veteran Darren Hughes tells BBC Sport NI he is thrilled to have another opportunity to win an Ulster club title following Sunday’s epic semi-final win over Newbridge.

The Blitzboks face a daunting task at the HSBC SVNS Series in Cape Town this weekend after they were handed a brutal draw for the tournament.

Phikelelani Khumalo, formerly a Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United DStv Diski Challenge player, is now knocking out champions as a professional boxer.

Here are the updated and final World Rugby rankings after the Springboks thrashed Wales to finish the year at the summit.

Riveiro will get a warm welcome.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says that Alexander Isak is showing positive signs but still needs to work on his connection with his Liverpool team-mates.

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards analyses how Reece James produced a “sensational” midfield performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.