The Springboks arrived home in different groups to a hero’s welcome at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Thousands of people from all walks of life including Football and Rugby fans wearing their regalia graced the occasion from as early as 1pm until 9pm when the final group arrived. The Springboks were crowned the World Champions when they defeated England 32-12 in Yokohama, Japan on Saturday. Minister of Sport Nathi Mthethwa thanked the nation for the unwavering support.

The Springboks arrived home in different groups to a hero’s welcome at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Thousands of people from all walks of life including Football and Rugby fans wearing their regalia graced the occasion from as early as 1pm until 9pm when the final group arrived. The Springboks were crowned the World Champions when they defeated England 32-12 in Yokohama, Japan on Saturday. One of the star players Makazole Mapimpi recalled how it felt like to score SA’s first try in the World Cup, It was the first time Boks scored a try in the final in three attempts after failing to score a try in 1995 and 2007.

A back to back meeting between SuperSport United and Lamontville Golden Arrows produced a goalless draw in their Absa Premiership match at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night. Abafana Bes’thende coach Steve Kompela takes the point well.

A back to back meeting between SuperSport United and Lamontville Golden Arrows produced a goalless draw in their Absa Premiership match at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night. Matsatsantsa coach Kaitano Tembo once again laments the missed chances as his side failed to find the back of the net for two games in a row.

Bloemfontein Celtic sunk Highlands Park 3-1 picking up their third win in the Absa Premiership match played at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. Celtic took the early lead when Sera Motebang scored twenty one minutes into the game. Highlands Park found the equalizer just before the half-time whistle when Namibian striker Peter Shalulile converted for the visitors. The final two goals of the game from super subs Ndumiso Mabena later in the second half and Menzi Masuku from a penalty eight minutes before the final whistle. Celtic coach Lehlohonolo Seema credits his side for their tactical approach.

Outgoing Springboks head coach and South African Rugby Union (SARU) director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, thanked South Africans for their unconditionally support during their successful Rugby World Cup campaign. South Africa touched down at the OR Tambo international airport in groups with thousands of fans cheering the newly crowned World Champions on. Erasmus, who is set to assume his role of director of rugby for the next four years, says everybody played their part in the victory.

Mzansi Super League (MSL) defending champions Jozi Stars head coach Donovan Miller says his charges can barely contain the excitement ahead of their tournament opening clash again Cape Town Blitz on Friday. The Jozi Stars managed to retain key players such as Australian Daniel Christian, Chris Gayle, Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer, Miller says he is counting on those players to lead the dressing room this season.

Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United played to a goalless draw in an Absa Premiership match at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night. Both teams had to finish the game with 10 men after Happy Jele and Kwanda Mngonyama were given marching orders for second bookable offences. United head coach Eric Tinkler says they missed an opportunity to hurt Pirates on the night.

Orlando Pirates dropped two valuable points at home when they were held to a goalless draw by Maritzburg United in an Absa Premiership match played at Orlando stadium on Tuesday night. Both teams finished the game with 10 men after Bucs captain Happy Jele and the Team of Choice’s midfielder Kwanda Mngonyama were sent off having received two yellow cards. Bucs head coach Rhulani Mokwena was left to rue the missed chances again.

The second edition of Mzansi Super League 2.0 is upon us this weekend and Tshwane Spartans are raring to get the campaign underway as they embark on a coastal trip for a clash with Durban Heat on Saturday at Kingsmead Stadium. Speaking to the media post their training session in Centurion on Tuesday, coach Mark Boucher was confident they will have a more competitive run this time around.