
Pirates strike late as title race with Sundowns heats up
Orlando Pirates tightened their grip on first place in the Betway Premiership after edging Polokwane City 2-1 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
THURSDAY, 05 MARCH 2026, 12:07

Orlando Pirates tightened their grip on first place in the Betway Premiership after edging Polokwane City 2-1 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald tells BBC Sport about making the decision to lead Europe for a third time and family backing.

England, Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum need Jos Buttler now as much as ever as they face reigning champions India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says it feels “like a miracle to be able to walk” following his release from hospital after a fall down an open lift shaft.

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan has been discharged from hospital, a week after suffering serious injuries in an elevator accident in Cape Town.
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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to “sit down and have discussions” with the Irish Rugby Football Union [IRFU] over his future after he was asked about links to Saracens.

Finn Allen scores a sensational 33-ball century as New Zealand thrash South Africa by nine wickets in their T20 World Cup semi-final.

The Betway Premiership title race takes centre stage on Wednesday night as South Africa’s top two sides face pivotal midweek fixtures.

New Zealand thrash South Africa by nine wickets with 43 balls remaining to reach the T20 World Cup final – as Finn Allen scores a brilliant century from just 33 balls.

A below-par total and a ruthless New Zealand chase have reignited the dreaded “choke” tag for the Proteas following their semi-final exit.

Wind tunnel engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her journey into Formula 1, from not knowing “anything about motorsport” to working in the Williams team after watching TV show Drive to Survive.

Orlando Pirates have named their starting 11 to face Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

South Africa crashed out of the 2026 T20 World Cup in their semi-final against New Zealand at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

New Zealand’s Finn Allen smashes five boundaries from the first five balls of Corbin Bosch’s over during their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Al-Ettifaq have reportedly set a price tag of former Orlando Pirates star Mohau Nkota. Could the winger be on his way out of Saudi?

Victims of a coach who avoided prison despite secretly filming women footballers in changing rooms and showers are calling for him to receive a global lifetime ban.

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips spills a routine catch after South Africa batter David Miller finds him near the boundary.

Tranmere Rovers sack manager Andy Crosby, 10 months after he was appointed on a permanent basis.

Attack coach Tony Brown says the Springboks have become a multi-layered force that no opponent can simply shut down.

Nick Timoney is handed his first Six Nations start as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell makes five changes to his XV for Friday’s match against Wales in Dublin (20:10 GMT).