The rugby fraternity is in mourning after the passing of former Springbok fullback and Northam Rhinos head coach, Bevin Fortuin.

Skipper Litton Das top-scored with 59 as Bangladesh beat a spirited Hong Kong by seven wickets in their first match of the Asia Cup on Thursday.

The 2027 Champions League final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday.

South Africa coach Swys de Bruin on Thursday urged his side to enjoy the "biggest game of your life" when they face champions New Zealand in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza has been withdrawn from Team SA, ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.