The Blitzbokke have been dealt a heavy blow with Muller du Plessis ruled out of this weekend's leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai with a leg injury.

Lionel Messi appears to be the favourite to be awarded the Ballon d’Or again tonight.The record six-time winner is believed to be leading his rivals ahead of the ceremony in Paris.Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Kevin de Bruyne - are among the nominees.

Springbok women's coach Stanley Raubenheimer says the Twickenham experience will benefit the team going into the World Cup next year.

Chelsea have opened a 1 point lead at the top of the Premier League after coming from behind to draw 1-all against Man United.

Michael Carrick will lead Manchester United for what's likely to be the final time when they head to Premier League leaders Chelsea this afternoon.

The club's former midfielder remains in caretaker charge following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking, with Ralf Rangnick expected to take over soon as interim manager until the end of the season.

Liverpool are just a point off the top of the Premier League this morning after easing to a 4-nil victory over Southampton at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp's side kept the pressure on leaders Chelsea - who host Manchester United this afternoon.

The Blitzbokke got the new HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series off to the perfect start. South Africa cruised to victory at the Dubai Sevens, beating the USA 42-7 in the Cup final on Saturday.

The Blitzbokke got the new HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series off to the perfect start. South Africa cruised to victory at the Dubai Sevens, beating the USA 42-7 in the Cup final on Saturday.

Arsenal looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League at lunchtime when they host bottom side Newcastle.

The remaining two ODIs between the Proteas and the Netherlands hang in the balance after a new COVID-19 variant discovered in South Africa has put the country on travel red lists in several countries abroad.