9 h. ago England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff reveals he sunk 13 PINTS before scoring century at Lord's

The innings, one of the Preston-born star's finest, came during a Test against South Africa at the home of cricket in the summer of 2003.

Politics

27 h. ago Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360

A statement released by all the Six Nations unions except Wales, plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, is scathing of the rebel competition.

Society

28 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star dies as Shirley Ballas pays tribute to former partner who was ‘like family’

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has released a heartfelt statement following the death of beloved former star Michael Wentink. The judge shared the emotional message on social media, saying "he was like family". Michael Wentink was a star judge on Strictly Come Dancing South Africa and was just 46 years old when he died....

Events

28 h. ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

Sport

28 h. ago England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel R360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.R360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multicity franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

Sport

31 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star dies as Shirley Ballas pays moving tribute to 'dear friend'

Shirley Ballas has paid an emotional tribute to her 'dear friend' and former Strictly Come Dancing South Africa judge Michael Wentink following his heartbreaking death aged 46

Events

48 h. ago Major update in search for Brit tourist who ‘may have been eaten by a crocodile’ after ‘vanishing’ in South Africa

A MAJOR update in the hunt for a missing British hiker has come just a week after the search kicked off. British tourist Elaine McSorley vanished after embarking on a self-guided hike from her South African hotel last week. But the search for the missing 71-year-old has been called off with no trace of her,...

Politics

55 h. ago Charlie Dean ready to step up after confirming role as England’s vice

The 24-year-old officially assumed her new England role in their World Cup curtain-raiser on Friday.

Politics

58 h. ago Plane carrying deportees from the US arrives in the African nation of Eswatini, lawyer says

A plane carrying a group of Southeast Asian migrants deported from the United States has landed in the African nation of Eswatini

Politics

60 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas supported as she pays devastating tribute after sudden death

Shirley confirmed the death of a 'dear friend' who served as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing South Africa

Events

60 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star dies as Shirley Ballas pays tribute to 'caring soul'

Tributes have been pouring in for former Strictly Come Dancing South Africa judge Michael Wentink following his heartbreaking death aged 46

Events

3 d. ago Thierry Henry hosts Springboks in London, continuing his special bond with South Africa

Thierry Henry hosts Springboks in London, continuing his special bond with South Africa  IOL

Politics

4 d. ago How South Africa transformed Twickenham to make more Springboks history

Victory over Argentina in London secured back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns for the first time

Politics

4 d. ago Springboks make history in London with battling Rugby Championship title

Argentina 27-29 South Africa: The Springboks fought their way past the Pumas to seal back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns for the first time in their storied history

Sport

4 d. ago Argentina v South Africa live: Springboks survive brutal battle to win Rugby Championship title

Argentina 27-29 South Africa: The Springboks retained their crown in a thriller at Twickenham

Sport

4 d. ago New Zealand power past Australia but miss out on Rugby Championship title

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth - but the Springboks held on against Argentina to claim the title

Sport

4 d. ago Argentina v South Africa live: Springboks take over at Twickenham to close in on Rugby Championship title

The world champions look to retain their title in Twickenham

Sport

4 d. ago New Zealand power past Australia to keep Rugby Championship title hopes alive

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth

Sport

4 d. ago Australia v New Zealand live: All Blacks keeping Rugby Championship title hopes alive

A win for the All Blacks would put the pressure on South Africa in a tight title tussle

Sport

4 d. ago Argentina v South Africa live: Springboks take over Twickenham in hunt for Rugby Championship title

The world champions look to retain their title in Twickenham

Sport