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Super 14: Bulls trample Cheetahs

Rugby: South Africa's challenge is more than a load of Bulls

Britain urged to follow NZ example in case of executed Boer War pair

Soccer: Kiwi referees get chance to whistle at World Cup

President who dared to preach peace

Twenty years after the end of apartheid, F. W. de Klerk fends off accusations from some white South Africans that he gave South Africa away.

Rugby: Chiefs' fitness counts for more than wins - Foster

Soccer: World Cup is just the ticket

Rugby: Spoiler alert - the Springboks win

Morgan Freeman was just fine and dandy as the great freedom fighter. He also happens to be the biggest problem with <i>Invictus</i>, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Running barefoot may be healthier, say scientists

Research finds that running without any footwear could be better for your legs because it encourages the use of a different set of muscles.

Making Mandela a Freeman

Clint Eastwood's forthcoming film about South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup victory may cause NZ rugby loyalists to shout 'Hollywood!'

Thorne: My heartbreak

All Black great Grahame Thorne has spoken of his grief at losing his eldest son in a Christmas Eve car crash in South Africa.

Former All Black loses son in car crash

The son of a former All Black winger has died following a car crash in South Africa.

Soccer: All Whites to play Mexico

Soccer: All Whites find likely base in Johannesburg resort

Soccer: World Cup stadiums 'waste of resources'

Fans' guide to the Soccer World Cup

It will soon be World Cup time and the heart quickens at the thought of a footballing, once-in-a-lifetime holiday. <b>Michael Brown</b> gives a fans' guide to the Cup.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Sidekick Steve doesn't deserve Tiger's tar

Woods' Kiwi caddie Steve Williams doesn't deserve to be attacked in any way, or to have his career threatened.

South Africa: Passport officials busted