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The Springboks’ depth will once again be tested this week as they turn their attention to Scotland in Pretoria for the second round of the Nations Championship. Over the weekend, the back-to-back world champions made a strong statement at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, running in seven tries as they powered their way to a convincing 45-21 victory against England to kick-off their campaign on a high n...

The Suzuki Griquas have received a significant boost ahead of their Currie Cup title defence, with powerful loosehead prop Eddie Davids returning to Kimberley after a successful stint with the Lions in the United Rugby Championship. The Peacock Blues will begin their quest to retain South Africa’s oldest domestic rugby trophy next month, and the return of Davids adds valuable depth and experience...

The Flexbrands Knights’ remarkable 2025/26 Division 2 campaign has been recognised at the highest level, with players, coaches and even new signings earning nominations for the prestigious Cricket South Africa Awards. After a season that delivered three trophies to Bloemfontein, the Knights’ dominance has translated into a strong presence on the CSA Awards shortlist, highlighting the depth of tale...

The Leopards head coach, Riaan van Straaten, is set to swap the rugby fields in Potchefstroom for the global fitness arena when he heads to London in September to compete at the 2026 Deadly Dozen World Championships. Van Straaten is one of only seven South Africans to qualify in his division for the prestigious event and will compete in the Masters Solo. The accomplished athlete is currently ranke...

It’s the business end of the 2026 FIH Nations Cup, with the playoffs and semi-finals of the men’s tournament set to light up Cape Town on Friday. At 19:00, Group A winners New Zealand’s Black Sticks will take on hosts South Africa in a blockbuster semi-final at Hartleyvale. Proteas centre link, Nic Spooner, one of the most experienced players in the South African squad, told OFM Sport that while t...

The Springboks and SA ‘A’ side will launch their 2026 campaigns with an exciting double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, with coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick naming squads that blend proven internationals with some of South Africa’s brightest emerging talent. Stick talks about the exciting youngsters that will tackle the Sables.

The Springboks and SA ‘A’ side will launch their 2026 campaigns with an exciting double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, with coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick naming squads that blend proven internationals with some of South Africa’s brightest emerging talent. Coach Rassie Eramus explains the decision in starting the Lions fullback at flyhalf against the...

Just four months ago, Kayla Reyneke was celebrating a dream debut for the Proteas Women, now she’s in England preparing for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup tie on Wednesday against Pakistan in Birmingham. The former South Africa Under-19 captain reflected on how quickly her cricket journey has evolved.

The Springboks and SA ‘A’ squad are embracing the challenge that lies ahead as preparations continue for Saturday’s double-header in Gqeberha, with assistant coach Deon Davids and uncapped loose-forward Paul de Villiers both expressing confidence and excitement about the week ahead. On Monday, Davids said the camp had built good momentum over the past week and that the coaching staff were pleased...

The Toyota Cheetahs inside centre Zander du Plessis chats to OFM Sport about the second half performance against Black Lion, and the momentum going into the Currie Cup.

The Suzuki Griquas coach Pieter Bergh told OFM Sport that he is happy with his teams performance and what he saw from the new players during their unbeaten run during the first leg of the Toyota Challenge in Bloemfontein.

The 34-year-old Springbok scrumhalf, Faf de Klerk, is thrilled to be back playing his rugby in South Africa. The two-time Rugby World Cup winner has spent the better part of the past decade plying his trade in England and Japan, but he is now back on home soil after signing a two-year deal with the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. De Klerk is now a contracted Cheetah, and he told OFM Sport that he...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and for Bafana Bafana, the harsh reality of football’s biggest stage hit home on Thursday night. South Africa’s campaign got off to a disappointing start with a 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico in front of a packed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where more than 80,000 passionate supporters created a deafening atmosphere. Defender Samukele Kabini admitted i...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and for Bafana Bafana, the harsh reality of football’s biggest stage hit home on Thursday night. South Africa’s campaign got off to a disappointing start with a 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico in front of a packed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where more than 80,000 passionate supporters created a deafening atmosphere. Following the defeat, Broos felt hi...

The Suzuki Griquas powered to a commanding 56-21 victory over Georgia's Black Lion on Wednesday to secure back-to-back wins in the Toyota Challenge in Bloemfontein. While the visitors were not at full strength, it was nevertheless a far more convincing performance by the Currie Cup champions against a physical and uncompromising opponent at the Toyota Stadium. Speaking to OFM Sport after the victo...

The Junior Springboks and UFS Shimlas scrumhalf, Erich Visser, is thrilled to be making his Toyota Cheetahs debut on Wednesday night when they take on Romania A in the Toyota Challenge in Bloemfontein. Visser has been part of the Cheetahs setup since last year, but his progress has coincided with commitments to both the Junior Springboks and the Shimlas during the Varsity Cup campaign. Visser told...

Die Toyota Cheetahs se afrigter, Frans Steyn, het aangedui dat ’n nuweling Woensdag in die Toyota Uitdaagreeks-wedstryd teen Roemenië A in Bloemfontein sy kans kan kry. Die Cheetahs het hul veldtog in die reeks afgeskop met ’n oortuigende sege van 54-24 oor Portugal, waarin hulle veral in die eerste helfte uitstekend vertoon het. Steyn sal veranderinge aanbring aan die span wat Portugal geklop het...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his side will carry the hopes of an entire nation when they take on tournament co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. South Africa will launch their World Cup campaign at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where a capacity crowd is expected to create a cauldron-like atmosphere for the visitors. The match will official...

The 40-year-old Griffons hooker, Simon Westraadt, is set for an unexpected return to the Pumas after being named on the bench for Friday afternoon’s Toyota Challenge opener against Georgia's Black Lion in Bloemfontein. Westraadt, who previously represented the Pumas with distinction, answered an SOS call from head coach Jimmy Stonehouse to bolster the back-to-back SA Cup champions during the inter...

Suzuki Griekwas se kaptein Derik Pretorius sê die Toyota Uitdaagreeks is 'n gulde geleentheid om nuwe spelers bloot te stel voor die Curriebeker later vanjaar.

Patrício, who was born in Stellenbosch and raised in Bloemfontein, told OFM Sport that the Toyota Challenge presents a valuable opportunity to stake his claim for higher honours as he chases his dream of representing Portugal at the Rugby World Cup.

Bafana Bafana finally departed for Mexico on Monday night ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in nine days' time. However, the squad travelled without its full complement of technical and support staff. By Monday night, the squad had finally boarded their flight at OR Tambo International Airport, but assistant coach Helman Mkhalele and head of security Mdu Mbatha were still unable to...

The flyhalf George Lourens has bid farewell to the Toyota Cheetahs after four seasons with the Bloemfontein-based franchise. The former University of the Free State Shimlas star, who was named the Varsity Cup Player of the Year in 2022, has signed a short-term deal with the Boland Cavaliers in Wellington, where he will reunite with his former coach, Hawies Fourie. He told OFM Sport that leaving Bl...

The back-to-back SA Cup champions, the Pumas, are relishing the opportunity to head to Bloemfontein for the Toyota Challenge, which kicks off on Friday afternoon. The revamped tournament, which was previously staged after the Currie Cup, now gets underway much earlier and will be contested across two legs. The opening leg will take place in Bloemfontein, while the second leg will be hosted in Tbil...

The Suzuki Griquas are determined to get back to winning ways and begin building momentum for their Currie Cup title defence when they take to the field in the Toyota Challenge, which kicks off on Friday in Bloemfontein. The reigning Currie Cup champions, along with the back-to-back SA Cup-winning Airlink Pumas and the Toyota Cheetahs, will test themselves against international opposition over thr...