South Africa continues recent trend of a truly poor team kicking off the World Cup
The World Cup is officially underway, and well, where do we start with that opener?
Mexico welcomed South Africa to Mexico City in a repeat of the 2010 curtain-raiser, but this time around, there were no heroics from Bafana Bafana.
Sixteen years ago, Siphiwe Tshabalala scored one of the most iconic goals in World Cup history, but this time around, the South Africans showed very little quality of any kind.
T20 World Cup 2026 betting tips: South Africa vs New Zealand – Can the Kiwis stop the Proteas?
The first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 sees unbeaten South Africa take on New Zealand.
The Proteas stormed through to the semi-finals thanks to a string of dominant performances. Riding high on winning momentum and having ticked every box so far, they are now touted as title contenders. The Kiwis, on the other hand, have been far from their best so far and barely squeezed into the top four courtesy of a better net run rate.
To pass this litmus test, the Men in Black must produce a near-flawless performance, writes Sports News Blitz’s cricket expert Himanshu Sharma.
Autumn Nations Series 2025: Full schedule confirmed for blockbuster November Tests
Rugby fans can look forward to a thrilling dose of international action next month, with the 2025 Autumn Nations Series set to deliver a series of heavyweight clashes across the Northern Hemisphere’s host nations from November 1-29.
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and France will all host a string of world rugby’s biggest names as the sport’s traditional November internationals return for another enthralling edition.
Here, Sports News Blitz previews the drama and offers a full breakdown of matches, including dates, kick-off times, and venues.