Bismarck du Plessis has failed to make the Sharks' matchday squad for their weekend clash against the Bulls in Durban.

Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis but insists that he'd rather win a string of tour events than rack up the majors.

Rafael Nadal can become the first man to win the same Grand Slam title eight times at the French Open, but he may have to get past Novak Djokovic.

Brumbies have built a 14-0 lead with a strong wind behind them in the first half to beat the Auckland-based Blues 20-13 in Super Rugby.

It's fallen to rugby to ensure 2010 stadiums are used, and Kings Park finds itself the guinea pig as a venue for Tests to which it holds no rights.

After failing to secure a top-eight spot in the league, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says a contract does not mean anything.

Arsenal takes fourth place in the Premier League with a victory at Newcastle while Alex Ferguson's career ends as Man United draws 5-5 at West Brom.

South Africa's Olympic governing body will contribute more than R400 000 towards the national swimming team's Fina World Championships campaign.