Atalanta claimed the biggest win in their history on Thursday after sweeping aside Marseille 3-0 and booking a place in the Europa League final.

To state that Franco Smith has the best win record of a South African coach in the URC is perhaps a tad liberal, but it still illustrates his growing influence at log leaders Glasgow.

Teams will no longer be able to opt for a scrum when awarded a free-kick as one of three law changes designed to make rugby union more entertaining, World Rugby announced Thursday.

South African rugby shouldn’t expect its franchises to challenge for both URC and EPCR titles anytime soon – prioritisation will likely remain in place.

Saracens and England star Billy Vunipola has been given a formal warning by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) following his arrest in Mallorca last month.

Lewis won four consecutive Olympic golds between 1984 and 1996, as well as two world titles

It may be a case of getting a little too excited given their long history of suffering at major events, but the Proteas have a batting line-up that can see them go the distance at the T20 World Cup.

Jannes Kirsten’s belated return to the Bulls fold swells the ranks of Jake White’s band of underrated but consistent performers.

The Olympic torch relay began in Marseille on Thursday with football legend Basile Boli taking the flame in front of the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a day after it made a spectacular entrance by sea.

Marc Marquez approaches the French MotoGP emboldened by his impressive display in Spain where he finished second after a thrilling duel with two-time defending champion Francesco Bagnaia.

The Bulls have secured long-term contract extensions with three key playing members.

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel slammed a late offside call, calling the decision an “absolute disaster” as Real Madrid eliminated his side in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.

Jose Riveiro’s countryman, Pablo Franco Martin, did him a big favour by AmaZulu holding Stellenbosch to a goalless draw while Orlando Pirate beat Chippa United 2-0 to move within a point of Stellies.

Rory McIlroy will not be returning to the PGA Tour Policy Board, the four-time major winner said on Wednesday, with Webb Simpson staying on the decision-making panel.

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he was “excited to be playing in Rome” despite entering the Italian Open unseeded and ranked 305.

There are mounting reasons for the Bulls not to give up on the prospect of a top-two URC finish, writes Rob Houwing.

Athletics South Africa boss Terrence Magogodela used Lottery grant money to pay lawyers and transfer costs for a house he bought.

The Olympic flame arrives in France on Wednesday where a highly choreographed ceremony and a crowd of 150 000 people will be a first major test for organisers and security forces ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.

The country is still the world’s top exporter of footballers, but they are bringing in less money

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has steered clear of commenting on potential moves for Max Verstappen, choosing instead to focus on their current strategies and future plans.

Kaizer Chiefs extended their stay at the heartbreak hotel, shoved back into it by a TS Galaxy side who made the original booking in 2019.