Brian Baloyi has come to the defence of Siphesihle Ndlovu after the Chiefs midfielder faced criticism following another controversial tackle.

James Anderson calls the regulations around injury replacements in the County Championship “daft” and “nonsensical”.

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says it is an “honour” to sign a new three-year deal with the club and he’s “excited about what’s still to come”.

Fanatics will provide collectibles such as sticker albums for Fifa from 2031 onwards after a new deal was signed on Thursday.

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso could not hide his frustration after his side dropped crucial points against Kaizer Chiefs.

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala has received a public message of support from Mamelodi Sundowns star Jaden Adams.

The International Olympic Committee says a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted but that the restrictions on Russia remain in place.

Gloucester-bound Wales captain Jac Morgan says he is “pretty nervous” as he prepares for his final home game for Ospreys on Saturday.

The Lions’ journey from relegation in 1989-90 to now has been one of relegations, promotions and tragedy.

Liverpool FC has confirmed the opening dates and locations of its first official standalone retail stores in South Africa.

A rider has died after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race on Thursday.

Round 17 of the URC brings us even closer to playoff action. Everything is on the line this weekend, with nine teams still in contention for the eight available playoff spots.

Speedy recovery.

Two Springboks are set to reach the 100-cap milestone this season, and this is when you can expect them to join the ‘century club’.

The Stormers, Lions and Bulls will go in search of crucial victories in what promises to be a thrilling penultimate pool round of the URC this weekend.

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso feels Kaizer Chiefs were a better team under former coach Nasreddine Nabi.

England captain Ben Stokes has recovered from cheekbone surgery and is set to play in Durham’s red-ball game against Worcestershire.

Derek McInnes believes anyone still questioning whether his Heart of Midlothian side have the courage to handle the heat of the Scottish Premiership title race has not been paying attention.

A luxury package ticket is being advertised to “high rollers” for the MMA event which is being held to help mark 250 years of American independence.

Holland Bogan and Rachel Phillips make their first Scotland starts as head coach Sione Fukofuka makes seven changes for Saturday’s Six Nations meeting with France in Edinburgh.

Cricket South Africa and Eastern Province Cricket said on Thursday that they were “deeply saddened” to learn of the passing of Geoff Dakin.