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2023 Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks arrival
The 2023 Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, will arrive back in South Africa after successfully defending their crown in Paris on Saturday evening. Morning Live Sport will be live from O.R Tambo International. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, coach Jacques Nienaber and selected players will address a news conference upon the team's arrival. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
World Champs | Springboks' 4th victory celebrated
Thousands of Springbok supporters streamed out of the Stade de France in Paris having witnessed history on a cold and rainy night in late October. The multitudes of South Africans who made it to France for the final left on a wave of euphoria and pure joy to be from Mzansi. Simon Burke and Themba Ntshobodi filed this report… For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Springboks #RWC Final Squad Announcement
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will announce his 23-player squad for the Rugby World Cup final in Paris on Saturday. It's his most important team announcement of the tournament. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 16 October 2023
Senzo Meyiwa murder case at the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are on trial for the murder of the soccer star who was shot and killed in 2014 while in Vosloorus, on Gauteng's East Rand. Meyiwa was at the home of Kelly Khumalo's mother when he was shot. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
MTN8 Final | Orlando Pirates beat league champions Mamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates have defended their MTN8 crown after beating league champions Mamelodi Sundowns in penalties at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. To help us talk about this we have Pirates trio Coach Jose Riveiro and defenders Thapelo Xoki and Olisa Ndah For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Refereeing controversies in League and MTN8
Our colleagues from SABC Sport talking about some refereeing decisions from the league and the MTN8. There were questions on whether Ronwen Williams should have been given a red card in the Sundowns and Pirates encounter. Former referee Ace Ncobo believes that he should have whilst SABC's Victor Hlungewani disagrees. Let's have a look at that penalty incident in the MTN8 Semifinal second leg between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs over the weekend. Last night Soccerzone's refereeing expert Victor "The Principal" Hlungwani looked at the incident with our colleagues from Soccerzone and came to this conclusion. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
RWC 2023 I Boks still in the game to win it: Dan Retief
In a dramatic showdown at the Saint-Denis commune just north of Paris, Ireland showcased their prowess as the world's top-ranked rugby side, delivering a hard-fought victory against the mighty Springboks in Pool B with a low scoreline of 13-8. At halftime, the Irish were leading 7-3, having secured the match's lone first-half try. In the early moments of the second half, utility player Cheslin Kolbe powered through the Irish defence to put points on the board for the defending champions. However, South Africa's kicking performance left them squandering eleven crucial points on the field. This proved to be a costly oversight, as Ireland later secured the win with two crucial penalties, solidifying their position at the pinnacle of world rugby. For more insights into this gripping match, we are joined by Sports writer and Author Dan Retief. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 25 August 2023
The Senzo Meyiwa trial continues. Five men are currently on trial for the murder of the soccer star who was shot and killed at his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo's home in Vosloorus on Gauteng's Eastrand in 2014. The accused have all pleaded not guilty to the charges. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.