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Springbok legend Victor Matfield has backed towering Northampton Saints lock JJ van der Mescht to emerge as Rassie Erasmus’ “big surprise package” of 2026.
THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026, 16:51

Springbok legend Victor Matfield has backed towering Northampton Saints lock JJ van der Mescht to emerge as Rassie Erasmus’ “big surprise package” of 2026.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks into Uefa’s regulations of stadia and what it means for Bournemouth in Europe next season

The T20 Blast returns on Friday with wall-to-wall sunshine forecast. The Blaze’s Grace Ballinger takes a closer look at the competition.

The Pumas and Griquas go into battle for the SA Cup this Saturday night, and here is the kick off time to note.

Siwelele FC head coach Lehlohonolo Seema is happy to retain the Kaizer Chiefs duo of Samkelo Zwane and Happy Mashiane.

Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) moves fast, and 24 hours can bring plenty of developments. Here is a look at the latest updates for Thursday, 21 May 2026.

With the likes of Evidence Makgopa and Yanela Mbuthuma firing blanks, Orlando Pirates might look to Mamelodi Sundowns strikers.

Neil Warnock – the most decorated manager in EFL play-off history – explains how sides can be successful in the play-offs.

Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

Mamelodi Sundowns have finally secured a landing permit in Morocco, clearing the way for their travel ahead of Sunday’s second-leg in the CAF Champions League final.

Today’s news wrap.

This R7 million Orlando Pirates midfielder is the latest player who looks set to be off-loaded by the Buccaneers.

Centre James Hume says Ulster’s players are “embracing” the chance to make history in the Challenge Cup final on Friday.

Is there jeopardy going into the final day?

Today’s news wrap.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores a game-high 30 points to level their NBA play-off series against the San Antonio Spurs at 1-1.

How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Roads will be closed in Birmingham city centre on Thursday as the city celebrates Villa’s victory.

Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt’s preliminary World Cup squad, which will be trimmed by one player this month.