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Springboks team v Italy: Moerat returns, kick-off 13:40 Saturday
Rassie Erasmus has named a settled Springbok match-23 for Saturday's Test against Italy in Turin, with Siya Kolisi as captain and Salmaan Moerat back at lock. Kick-off is 13:40 SAST on 7 November.
Proteas squad v Bangladesh: De Zorzi and Nortje return for Tests
The Proteas have named a 15 player squad for two Tests against Bangladesh at the Wanderers and Centurion in November. Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje return from injury, Zubayr Hamza is recalled and Lungi Ngidi is still out.
Sharks beat Munster 15-3 at Thomond Park: URC result and what's next
The Sharks beat Munster 15-3 in Limerick on 31 October 2026 for their first ever away win over the Irish side and a fourth URC win in five. Scorers, their season so far and when they play next.
Sundowns beat Durban City 4-1 to go back to the top of the log
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Durban City 4-1 on 31 October 2026 to return to the top of the Betway Premiership. Thabang Matuludi scored twice and was named man of the match.
Bulls beat Scarlets 54-26: eight tries in a Loftus thriller
The Vodacom Bulls beat the Scarlets 54-26 at Loftus Versfeld on 31 October 2026, scoring eight tries after the visitors levelled at 26-26 in the second half.
Stormers beat Ulster 33-7: five tries and a bonus-point win
The Stormers beat Ulster 33-7 at DHL Stadium on 31 October 2026, scoring five tries for a bonus-point win, their fourth win from five URC games.
Springbok Women lose to Ireland 38-17 as Ireland win series 2-0
Ireland beat the Springbok Women 38-17 at Athlone Stadium on 31 October 2026 to win the series 2-0. Béibhinn Parsons scored a hat-trick; Tose, Solontsi and Ubisi scored for South Africa.
Soweto Derby result: Pirates beat Chiefs 2-1 at FNB Stadium
Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the Soweto Derby on 31 October 2026. Mbuthuma and Moremi scored for Pirates, Mmodi for Chiefs, and Chiefs' Ignacio Miguel was sent off.
Proteas beat Australia by 176 runs at Newlands to win series 2-1
Simon Harmer took six for 16 and Kagiso Rabada reached 350 Test wickets as the Proteas bowled Australia out for 111 at Newlands, winning the series 2-1 and moving to No. 1 in Tests.
Proteas v Australia day 5: Aussies need 288 to win Newlands decider
Rickelton and Mulder hit centuries as the Proteas made 387, setting Australia 288 to win the series decider at Newlands. Day five starts at 10:30 on Saturday.
PSL fixtures this weekend: kick-off times and TV (30-31 October)
Eight Betway Premiership games are on this weekend: Gallants v Siwelele tonight at 19:30, the Soweto Derby at 15:30 on Saturday and Sundowns v Durban City at 20:15. Here are all the times and where to watch.
Malcolm Marx returning to South Africa in 2027: what we know
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx will leave Kubota Spears when his contract ends in June 2027 and return home for family reasons. No South African club has confirmed signing him yet.
AFCON back to every two years: what it means for Bafana Bafana
CAF has scrapped its plan to hold AFCON every four years. The next tournaments are in 2027, 2028, 2031 and 2033, and Bafana Bafana play Kenya in qualifiers on 13 and 17 November.
Springbok Women v Ireland: team, kick-off and tickets for Athlone
The Springbok Women play Ireland at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town, at 15:00 on Saturday, 31 October 2026, in their last Test of the year. Here is the team, the changes after last week's 40-27 loss, and how to get tickets.
Durban picked for SA's Olympic bid: what happens next
Sascoc has named Durban as South Africa's preferred city to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympics, ahead of Johannesburg and Cape Town. It is not a hosting decision yet. Here is the timeline and who else is bidding.
Bongi Mbonambi is back at the Stormers: Ulster kick-off and TV
Bongi Mbonambi has signed a one-year deal with the Stormers and is on the bench against Ulster at DHL Stadium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 14:45 on SuperSport.
Carling Knockout quarter-finals: Chiefs host Siwelele
Kaizer Chiefs host Siwelele, Orlando Pirates play Sekhukhune United, Sundowns face Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch meet AmaZulu in the Carling Knockout quarter-finals on the weekend of 6 to 8 November.
PSL postpones all 4 November matches for election day: games affected
The PSL has postponed all seven Betway Premiership matches set for 4 November 2026 because of the local elections public holiday. New dates are not out yet, and this weekend's round, including the Soweto Derby, goes ahead.
Marcell Coetzee cleared: Bulls captain free to face Scarlets
A URC disciplinary panel has cleared Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee after his citing against Ulster, so he is free to play the Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld at 17:00 on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Missed the Comrades 2027 ballot? Your only way in hasn't opened yet
Only 28,070 of 56,283 applicants got into the 100th Comrades Marathon on 13 June 2027. If you missed the ballot, a 2027 substitution window is the only official route left, and it hasn't opened.
