South African sports row reopens old wounds over race

Teams penalised for not selecting enough black players Dream of unified 'Rainbow Nation' still distant IMAGE: South Africa's Temba Bavuma celebrates scoring his maiden century during the second......

South Africa bans rugby, cricket from bidding for major tournaments

Four out of the five biggest sports in the country have failed to create enough opportunities for black players. South Africa on Monday banned its national cricket and rugby federations from......

Former Aus cricket coach Mickey Arthur eyes rugby switch

Sacked Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur is in talks to join Perth-based Super 15 rugby franchise Western Force. The Sydney Morning Herald said the South African, who was sacked two weeks......

Bacher urges talented black cricketers to get out of townships

IMAGE: South Africa's Temba Bavuma celebrates scoring his maiden century during the second cricket Test match against England in Cape Town on Tuesday, January 5. He became the first black South......

Abbott quits internationals to play in English county cricket

The South Africa fast bowler said he had made the difficult decision to sign a four-year contract with Hampshire to ensure his financial security. South African fast bowler Kyle Abbott announced......