It's the biggest rugby test of the year and for a change, the Springboks are the favourites against the All Blacks. The Tri-Nations clash in Wellington, New Zealand, kicks off at half past nine tomorrow morning. Former Bok Tiaan Strauss says the tournament is wide open this year. Former Bok captain, Corne Krige, says although the Boks are not yet at the ideal level to tour the land of the long white cloud, the All Blacks are ripe for the picking...
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In the Currie Cup it's Vodacom Western Province versus the Cheetahs at Newlands tomorrow afternoon. Kick-off is at 3 o'clock and despite the cold and wet weather, both teams are known for strong running. Willem de Waal's accurate boot could be the difference. Province skipper Gcobani Bobo says he's relishing the opportunity to play in his preferred position of inside centre...
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There's Currie Cup rugby at Boland Stadium today. The Boland Kavaliers face the Griquas at half past three.
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It's men's semi-finals at Wimbledon today. World Number one, Roger Federer takes on the unpredictable Marat Safin. Rafael Nadal faces Rainer Schuettler.
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The Williams sisters will clash in the Wimbledon final tomorrow. Five years ago Serena beat defending champion Venus in the final.
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Lewis Hamilton gets his British F1 Grand Prix campaign underway today with the first practice sessions. The Mclaren driver needs a win Sunday's race to claw back in the championship race and knows the home crowd will play th! eir part...
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India have booked their place in the final of the Asia Cup after a comprehensive six wicket win over Sri Lanka.
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Proteas opener Neil McKenzie says he expects to be targeted during the test series against England, which starts on Thursday.
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There's no clear favourite for this year's Tour de France. The editor of Bicycling Magazine, Tim Brink, says this will make for an exciting race, with teams trying to get as many stage wins as possible. He says Australian Cadel Evans, who finished second last year and rides for the Silence team, is in with a shout...
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The Muay Thai Women's World Bantamweight title is on the line at the Cape Town In! ternational Convention Centre tomorrow. South African champ Rayana Ameeroedien says she's been studying a video of the fight she lost to Nongkarn in Thailand in April...
