
Three current Springboks who silenced their critics
In part one of a new article series, we look at three Springbok stars who have reached incredible heights against the odds.
TUESDAY, 24 MARCH 2026, 12:08

In part one of a new article series, we look at three Springbok stars who have reached incredible heights against the odds.

Kaizer Chiefs’ clash with Orbit College has been moved to Gqeberha, with a new date and kick-off time confirmed.

New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his backroom team to take New Zealand through to next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Cricket Ireland’s Graeme West says players have the option of not playing against Afghanistan this summer.

Jannik Sinner surpasses Novak Djokovic’s 10-year record for consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events in his Miami Open win over Corentin Moutet.

Hugo Broos believes Orlando Pirates failed to discipline Mbekezeli Mbokazi after the defender missed his Bafana Bafana flight.

In a column for BBC Sport NI, Stuart Dallas says Northern Ireland “have nothing to fear but everything to gain” in their World Cup play-off in Italy.

In a column for BBC Sport NI, Stuart Dallas says Northern Ireland “have nothing to fear but everything to gain” in their World Cup play-off in Italy.

Chelsea’s Alyssa Thompson and Arsenal’s Olivia Smith go head-to-head in a Mastermind quiz, choosing Los Angeles and Harry Potter as their specialist subjects.

The record five-time world champions Brazil offered to visit Bafana Bafana for a fee of R84 million as preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A well-known former Springbok player has suggested Rassie Erasmus may not enjoy such overwhelming support after next year’s World Cup.


Tana Umaga and Mike Blair headline the All Blacks’ assistant coaching group to take the team through to the 2027 World Cup.

Miguel is staying put.

Orlando Pirates’ DStv Diski Challenge defender Moses Mphekgoane has graduated from Wits Univerisity with a BCom Degree.

Forced to be a fan at Qatar 2022 by a life-threatening Illness, Wales midfielder David Brooks is determined to be playing at the 2026 World Cup finals.

England defender Jess Carter, Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi are on the Football Black List for 2025.

Former Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair reunites with Dave Rennie as part of the new New Zealand boss’s backroom team.

England winger Jadon Sancho might return to Borussia Dortmund, Zinedine Zidane agrees to become France manager and Roberto de Zerbi lines up the Tottenham job.

Welsh manager Steve Cooper is accused of dropping a Bosnia-Herzegovina player from Brondby ahead of Wales’ World Cup qualifier, a claim his club denies.

Mark Chapman and guests assess the state of English men’s cricket.