Africa

SportNews Editor July 04, 2026

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Africa. In the ever-evolving world of sports, staying updated with the latest developments regarding Africa is crucial for fans and analysts alike.

On this page, we have curated a collection of our latest articles, insights, and analysis related to Africa. Whether you are looking for scores, player stats, or in-depth reports, you will find valuable information below.

Explore the trending stories and major headlines about Africa as of July 04, 2026:

Latest Updates on Africa

2027 Rugby World Cup: England drawn with Wales in pool stages as Ireland face Scotland and hosts Australia play New Zealand
Dec 07, 2025

2027 Rugby World Cup: England drawn with Wales in pool stages as Ireland face Scotland and hosts Australia play New Zealand

England will face Wales, Tonga and Zimbabwe in the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2027.England were the top-seeded side into Pool F as the thir...

By Admin Rugby Union
Maro Itoje, Steve Borthwick: England's goal is to win 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia - 'We've been very clear'
Dec 07, 2025

Maro Itoje, Steve Borthwick: England's goal is to win 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia - 'We've been very clear'

England captain Maro Itoje and head coach Steve Borthwick have both said their aims are "definitely to win the 2027 Rugby World Cup" in Australia, rea...

By Admin Rugby Union
Eben Etzebeth: South Africa lock handed 12-week ban for 'intentional' eye gouge on Alex Mann vs Wales
Dec 07, 2025

Eben Etzebeth: South Africa lock handed 12-week ban for 'intentional' eye gouge on Alex Mann vs Wales

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week suspension for what an independent disciplinary committee considered an 'intentional' eye go...

By Admin Rugby Union
Rugby World Cup 2027: England, Ireland handed kind routes? Have World Rugby messed up seeds again?
Dec 07, 2025

Rugby World Cup 2027: England, Ireland handed kind routes? Have World Rugby messed up seeds again?

At the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the four best sides in the world by a considerable margin - and ranked in the top four as such - were Ireland, South Afri...

By Admin Rugby Union
Rassie Erasmus: South Africa head coach signs four-year contract extension
Dec 07, 2025

Rassie Erasmus: South Africa head coach signs four-year contract extension

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has extended his contract for a further four years.As director of rugby, Erasmus guided the Springboks to World...

By Admin Rugby Union
Women's Cricket World Cup: India beat South Africa by 52 runs in epic final as Deepti Sharma stars for hosts in Navi Mumbai
Dec 07, 2025

Women's Cricket World Cup: India beat South Africa by 52 runs in epic final as Deepti Sharma stars for hosts in Navi Mumbai

India have won the Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time after a thrilling 52-run victory over South Africa in a rain-delayed final in Navi Mum...

By Admin Cricket
India win Women's Cricket World Cup: Nasser Hussain - 'The sleeping giant of Indian women's cricket is well and truly awake'
Dec 07, 2025

India win Women's Cricket World Cup: Nasser Hussain - 'The sleeping giant of Indian women's cricket is well and truly awake'

Following India's historic Women's Cricket World Cup victory over South Africa, SportNews Cricket's Nasser Hussain has reflected on a triumph that cou...

By Admin Cricket
Women's Cricket World Cup: What players from the historic competition have made it into the team of the tournament?
Dec 07, 2025

Women's Cricket World Cup: What players from the historic competition have made it into the team of the tournament?

India have been crowned Women's Cricket World Cup champions for the first time ever after beating South Africa in an epic final.There were plenty of s...

By Admin Cricket
Jacob Bethell rewarded with two-year England central contract as Jonny Bairstow and Jack Leach miss out
Dec 07, 2025

Jacob Bethell rewarded with two-year England central contract as Jonny Bairstow and Jack Leach miss out

Jacob Bethell has been rewarded with a two-year central contract with England.The 22-year-old, who was previously on a development deal, is among 30 p...

By Admin Cricket
South Africa win first Test in India for 15 years as home captain Shubman Gill hospitalised with neck spasms
Dec 07, 2025

South Africa win first Test in India for 15 years as home captain Shubman Gill hospitalised with neck spasms

Off-spinner Simon Harmer bowled South Africa to a first Test win in India in 15 years after home skipper Shubman Gill was hospitalised with neck spams...

By Admin Cricket
Men's T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures: England begin against Nepal on February 8 with debutants Italy in same pool; India grouped with Pakistan
Dec 07, 2025

Men's T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures: England begin against Nepal on February 8 with debutants Italy in same pool; India grouped with Pakistan

England will begin their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal in Mumbai on Sunday February 8 with the fixtures announced for the 10th editi...

By Admin Cricket
India vs South Africa: Visitors clinch first Test series win on Indian soil in 25 years after 408-run victory
Dec 07, 2025

India vs South Africa: Visitors clinch first Test series win on Indian soil in 25 years after 408-run victory

Hansie Cronje was the South Africa captain in 2000-01 and Sachin Tendulkar led India the last time South Africa won a Test series in India. But on Wed...

By Admin Cricket