<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Herald]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za</link><atom:link href="https://www.theherald.co.za/arc/outboundfeeds/rss/category/sport/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[The Herald News Feed]]></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:24:23 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en</language><ttl>1</ttl><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><item><title><![CDATA[Embassy confirms Rulani Mokwena’s arrest]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-03-16-embassy-confirms-rulani-mokwenas-arrest/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-03-16-embassy-confirms-rulani-mokwenas-arrest/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Neville Khoza]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Mokwena is alleged to have violated the country’s currency regulations]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/Y3TIAC3IWZCFPBL3LVIC4BCPOY.jpg?auth=d5b88d0a39eac8b770d53bd0c8d1766bc23b6245cdb9e4820d1dff2e900c59fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Rulani Mokwena during an MC Alger training session.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">MC Alger</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stutterheim’s Clark joins SA team for tri-nations angling event]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-stutterheims-clark-joins-sa-team-for-tri-nations-angling-event/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-stutterheims-clark-joins-sa-team-for-tri-nations-angling-event/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kazimla  Mfikili]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The tournament between South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will take place from March 26 to March 28 in Manfield Feilding, New Zealand. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:32:33 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/J34TJM4WIRBLFKEJZDVDIIAZBY.jpeg?auth=ce46b10e3752e5685e6bec3aa88c8b91f1b6e23c79ac42a1e0f2f31c1620924d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Blake Clark (17) from Stutterheim is set to represent SA in the junior division of the upcoming tri-nations in New Zealand]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">SUPPLIED</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka triumphs at Indian Wells, despite best-laid plans going awry]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-sabalenka-triumphs-at-indian-wells-despite-best-laid-plans-going-awry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-sabalenka-triumphs-at-indian-wells-despite-best-laid-plans-going-awry/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reuters Agency]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[World No 1 claws her way back into the match to win]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:35:43 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/64VAH6V3FBCPDOT6RU5UDSL2YA.JPG?auth=5a8cf6039b0b2d2b28d4d9db59934c3a71854c2055456dbd8cf29364a3f3d8a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka returns during the Paribas Open women's final against Elena Rybakina at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California, the US, on March 15 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo City’s Stansfeld chasing an Olympic dream]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-buffalo-citys-stansfeld-chasing-an-olympic-dream/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-buffalo-citys-stansfeld-chasing-an-olympic-dream/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob Norris]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[There is a young man running the streets, beaches and occasional off-road areas of Buffalo City whom some will have met, but many will not. That is all likely to change in the months ahead.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:19:26 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/BCC6AJHNVNE7NH6YH7YHFPYOBU.jpg?auth=9a176e329378397b1e8bdb71d849ff33374c2cf71c43695b3719eb5a268371b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Keaton Stansfeld during the recent Discovery Surfers Challenge.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">DISCOVERY SURFERS CHALLENGE</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuse in WBC title double mission ]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-kuse-in-wbc-title-double-mission/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-kuse-in-wbc-title-double-mission/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mesuli Zifo]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Siyakholwa Kuse will face Filipino Melvin Jerusalem   at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park on May 16.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:11:59 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/VKHYZJE7PJEUJNN45L55FNH56Y.jpeg?auth=9135c9634ce6cf952a375009fdbdec5e905c3cf6308fa261502f3d6a33c7f785&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Melvin Jerusalem and Siyakholwa Kuse ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Supp</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner credits early arrival for Indian Wells title success]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-sinner-credits-early-arrival-for-indian-wells-title-success/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-sinner-credits-early-arrival-for-indian-wells-title-success/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reuters Agency]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner attributed his Indian Wells title victory to arriving early and acclimatising to the Californian desert heat, which allowed him to overcome his usual struggles with hot conditions]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:14:52 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/NEHAEETPI5GTJNYXDGYPOFAERA.JPG?auth=49cd637ccd062d1c3e63037753b6e0e93e4e52fcaaff34e67efb4d8cc087bcad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner reacts after he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the men's final of the Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California, on March 15 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young SA racer Aashay Nagura chasing global motorsport dream]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-young-sa-racer-aashay-nagura-chasing-global-motorsport-dream/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-young-sa-racer-aashay-nagura-chasing-global-motorsport-dream/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Herald Correspondent]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Gqeberha-born karting driver Aashay Nagura, 14, is already making serious strides in the competitive world of motorsport]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:08:22 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/676BGSTLFVDT7LWN627YPPNKDY.jpg?auth=ca3ae451aec3d8a9d37b3d46c938778309e0f17dc15ec2dfce96b1b67ac1efce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Rising karting driver Aashay Nagura is making a name for himself in the competitive world of motorsport.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">SUPPLIED</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick sidesteps Rooney’s call for him to be permanent manager]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-carrick-sidesteps-rooneys-call-for-him-to-be-permanent-manager/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-carrick-sidesteps-rooneys-call-for-him-to-be-permanent-manager/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reuters Agency]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Manchester United’s 3–1 victory over Aston Villa extended Michael Carrick’s impressive run as interim manager to seven wins in nine games on Sunday, as former United striker Wayne Rooney called for his appointment to be made permanent.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:16:48 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/JV3HMVSJIBEG5HNRO44JFIRQEM.JPG?auth=fb10815ca6f325b3976fed3fcd8e5552a3f783aefc8205f6bbbc0cbe9fe8af07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" 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win over Villa.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:33:02 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/7MKALHBLKZHAZCU5PXWLAPL65Q.JPG?auth=36ee343915d7560d33ad25dfa225153dc9e38dc13455f3517472e813aab9f581&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 15, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison celebrates scoring their first goal.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Reuters/Phil Noble</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snyman lauds teamwork and special defensive effort for Blitzboks’ win]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-snyman-lauds-teamwork-and-special-defensive-effort-for-blitzboks-win/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-snyman-lauds-teamwork-and-special-defensive-effort-for-blitzboks-win/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sports  Staff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman was the proudest man in the Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sunday after the Blitzboks claimed the HSBC SVNS New York title as well as being crowned overall winners for the series, pipping Fiji in both races]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:11:53 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/ZXXN7GWFSNBBNJTWVPYXJQDT54.jpg?auth=b02a6ab7834192a53a84dcf3012599a3656994a9b074fe006e56a3959870007c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Bitzboks lift the HSBC SVNS Series New York tournament champion trophy after defeating Fiji in the gold medal match at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sunday in Harrison, New Jersey.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Caean Couto/Getty Images</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP must fix set-piece problems before Eagles battle, says Coetzee]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-ep-must-fix-set-piece-problems-before-eagles-battle-says-coetzee/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-16-ep-must-fix-set-piece-problems-before-eagles-battle-says-coetzee/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Byron]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[After losing their opening games against the Falcons and Pumas, pressure is building on EP to register their first SA Cup win of the season at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (kickoff 5pm)]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:57:46 +0000</pubDate><media:content 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Cape Iinyathi book a place in the qualifier of the CSA Division 2 One-Day Cup after beating the Northern Cape Heat by 47 runs at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Sunday.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:30:44 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/XWC7QC7NQJA4NNZC2RHUXECN44.JPG?auth=e63582f7ae715a4b79fb1182a4dbd19f015ce1e499995c2f4136003d0f3aa9f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Inyathi spin bowler Kgaudi Molefe in action. Molefe claimed five wickets against the Northern Cape Heat on Sunday.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Mark Andrews</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Brothers clinch township derby bragging rights]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-united-brothers-clinch-township-derby-bragging-rights/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-united-brothers-clinch-township-derby-bragging-rights/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Herald Reporter ]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[United Brothers came out tops in the township derby, beating Jendamark United by seven wickets in their Nelson Mandela Bay Premier League club cricket fixture at Old Grey on Saturday.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:05:22 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/CZNBKRCJQZAWHIGBHNCZWWUD34.jpg?auth=16a206febed9239a5a9fdac811400bf2963641d363aba7c0111a3839c69c8ad8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[United Brothers' Thando Mnyaka on his way to taking five wickets against Jendamark United in the NMB Premier League township derby  played at Old Grey on Saturday. Picture:  ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Werner Hills</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mokoena, Esterhuizen debut heroics lead Proteas to T20 victory in New Zealand]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-mokoena-esterhuizen-debut-heroics-lead-proteas-to-t20-victory-in-new-zealand/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-mokoena-esterhuizen-debut-heroics-lead-proteas-to-t20-victory-in-new-zealand/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Herald Reporter ]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Debutants Nqobani Mokoena and Connor Esterhuizen rose to the occasion as a fresh-faced Proteas side thumped New Zealand in the opening T20 International in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:46:56 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/4DUEP76BZBDWBJFKTPXBVPTMB4.jpg?auth=2215e06a7eb378c6672c63aa362577f31dc8079b4180d2fcefae94f9e2413fd6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Nqobani Mokoena of South Africa is congratulated by his teammates after claiming the wicket of Jimmy Neesham of New Zealand during the T20 at Bay Oval on March 15, 2026 in Mount Maunganui,]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Fiona Goodall/Getty Images</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resolute defence was key in Stormers win at Loftus, says Dobson]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-resolute-defence-was-key-in-stormers-win-at-loftus-says-dobson/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-resolute-defence-was-key-in-stormers-win-at-loftus-says-dobson/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Byron]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[A resolute defensive effort helped to lay the platform that enabled the Stormers to end a three-game losing streak and pull off much-needed 32-19 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, coach John Dobson said.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:25:28 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/6WMGS5GXJBBOLCDEXITLHJVIMY.jpg?auth=4c6e09a22a46a59e3f3b35b27519351561df85fa070fbd2a4813fc3219627ad1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Stormers' Damian Willemse is tackled by Harold Vorster of the Bulls during their United Rugby Championship rugby match at Loftus Versfeld.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"> Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Leopards, Police qualify for Super 14 semis; Swallows, FB United fall short ]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-young-leopards-police-qualify-for-super-14-semis-swallows-fb-united-fall-short/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-young-leopards-police-qualify-for-super-14-semis-swallows-fb-united-fall-short/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anathi Wulushe]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Young Leopards will travel away to Kariega‘s Progress while Police will host Grahamstown Brumbies in the Eastern Cape Super 14 semi finals. 
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:28:27 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/3XP5Q56OG5EGPNIJZNVHV4AFJY.JPG?auth=570b307b165ef6a506de6cf8bac290950a4c71b7a661007b4b389082d2795455&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Young Leopards flank Luyanda Coko runs into the Rising Stars defence at Ducats Rugby Field in KuGompo City on Saturday.
]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Mark Andrews</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arteta says he had gut feeling teenager Dowman would make an impact]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-arteta-says-he-had-gut-feeling-teenager-dowman-would-make-an-impact/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-arteta-says-he-had-gut-feeling-teenager-dowman-would-make-an-impact/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reuters Agency]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had a gut feeling that 16-year-old Max Dowman would have an impact against Everton on Saturday, but not even the Spaniard could have envisaged how big it would be]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:22:48 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/NERAWUY5HRD7JOYRSAT77BSXUQ.JPG?auth=4e053d8e36b85a4aee5ce9b35209fabd9e77dee8a9250961e2ef2b98a36b50ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Arsenal's Max Dowman skips past Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall before scoring their second goal in the Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium, London, on March 14 2026. Picture: ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Paul Childs/Reuters</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonelli takes first F1 win with Mercedes one-two in China]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-antonelli-takes-first-f1-win-with-mercedes-one-two-in-china/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-antonelli-takes-first-f1-win-with-mercedes-one-two-in-china/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reuters Agency]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[A tearful Kimi Antonelli celebrated a breakthrough first win of his Formula One career on Sunday after leading championship-leading teammate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in Shanghai from pole position.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:12:09 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/Y6G4H3PCRZGZPFMVFQD5SH2U64.JPG?auth=0a4e72dcfb2282e58fc8ed6f89b0e08f390b717c2bf331072a27064b78ab8b53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates winning the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit on March 15, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Jakub Porzycki /Reuters</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vilakazi urges composure as Chippa eye Stellies test]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-03-15-vilakazi-urges-composure-as-chippa-eye-stellies-test/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-03-15-vilakazi-urges-composure-as-chippa-eye-stellies-test/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vuyokazi Nkanjeni]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Chippa United coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi cut a disappointed figure after their 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership at the weekend.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:59:16 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/ZHQ2YBCF55A6VFWLOFPVGINGMA.jpg?auth=f8d9c0a3ebfcd092717eaa435dee691598cdff16c28b51363e2745001a82ce06&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ayabulela Konqobe of Chippa United celebrates scoring with his teammates during the Betway Premiership match against Magesi at Seshego Stadium in Polokwane on March 14 2026. Picture: 
]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Kabelo Leputu/Gallo Images</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gusty Bulldogs capitulate in SA Cup home clash ]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-gusty-bulldogs-capitulate-in-sa-cup-home-clash/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-gusty-bulldogs-capitulate-in-sa-cup-home-clash/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mesuli Zifo]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[A second-half capitulation condemned the Border Bulldogs to a 57-22 loss against the SWD Eagles in a SA Cup clash at Hudson Park High School stadium in KuGompo City on Saturday]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:56:48 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/I7KYMP2RJFHJ3CLUTPLNTOTJCY.JPG?auth=084558a85525d47ec90663e903deff6cbe8ded2175adeb0a33873cc1c67b073a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Border prop Sivuyise Mabece running with the ball against SWD Eagles at Hudson Park High School on Saturday.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Mark Andrews</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Villiers, Litheko lead run-fest as Warriors remain unbeaten]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-de-villiers-litheko-lead-run-fest-as-warriors-remain-unbeaten/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-de-villiers-litheko-lead-run-fest-as-warriors-remain-unbeaten/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Neale Emslie]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers stuck to the basics of batting before unleashing a remarkable attack on the Boland bowlers on a day of records in their 87-run victory in the Cricket SA One-Day Cup in Paarl on Saturday]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:27:13 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/65QYGVQ4HJG3HB457PCBFWMO4I.JPG?auth=0a4493a6347ef74c22244632321870db94cf217a3403cd3d3d9b29b32a4096a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Dafabet Warriors batter Modiri Litheko celebrates scoring a century during their CSA One-Day Cup Division 1 clash against Goldrush Boland at Boland Park Stadium in Paarl on Saturday.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Rodger Bosch/CSA</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tough day at office for Queens at Loftus, says Jordaan]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-tough-day-at-office-for-queens-at-loftus-says-jordaan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-tough-day-at-office-for-queens-at-loftus-says-jordaan/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Byron]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[EP Queens coach Deon Jordaan said it had been a tough day at the office for his team when they crashed to a heavy 71-5 defeat against the Bulls Daisies at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:24:37 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/LNOXIJR3UBDKLDYLZO5EO2PFV4.jpg?auth=6c503f270084bf1239398df655b3e49ac4133837b56b1e326eba5553132440df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Faith Tshauke, of the Bulls Daisies, is challenged by Ruzanne George and Yoland Ntibane, of EP Queens, during the Women's Super League rugby match at Loftus Versfeld. ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sibiya pleased with Highbury’s performance against Cape Town City ]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-sibiya-pleased-with-highburys-performance-against-cape-town-city/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-sibiya-pleased-with-highburys-performance-against-cape-town-city/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vuyokazi Nkanjeni]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Highbury coach Kabelo Sibiya expressed delight as his team powered to a 3-1 Motsepe Foundation Championship win over fierce rivals Cape Town City at a lively Gelvandale Stadium on Friday.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:23:30 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/QWWIH4BA3JD4RKCDC25IJAHD2E.jpg?auth=61ddb097dd542acdd06401909bf86975aeda74ee467a482459ab20a49e762a76&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Highbury's Simphiwe Ndlovu, left, gets stuck in against Cape Town City's Miquel Timm at the Gelvandale Stadium on  Friday]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Werner Hills</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wits crush Madibaz to boost automatic promotion hopes]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-wits-crush-madibaz-to-boost-automatic-promotion-hopes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-wits-crush-madibaz-to-boost-automatic-promotion-hopes/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Byron]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Log-leaders Wits put some distance between themselves and the chasing pack when they thrashed the Madibaz 63-8 in a fifth-round Varsity Shield clash in Gqeberha on Friday]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:19:21 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/ZATA7S6JHFFFTAFNSHT66Q4YIM.jpg?auth=6ef4270f4facd37499723e125eab84be376bb399038fe2aa73a8f2cc184a9c7e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" 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On the right is Sean van Zijl.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Werner Hills</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP’s Progress and Brumbies march into Super 14 rugby semis]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-eps-progress-and-brumbies-march-into-super-14-rugby-semis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-eps-progress-and-brumbies-march-into-super-14-rugby-semis/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Byron]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Progress took a big step towards defending their EC Super 14 club rugby title when they edged a never-say-die Fort Beaufort United side 28-23 in a thrilling clash at the Central Field in Kariega on Saturday]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:18:08 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/XWXSC2CORJB4PK7OIM2RCF2NZA.jpg?auth=1739189387dc6cbe25cae65ff2b640b614fba1cf9cb809a3d62384913f72ffbc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Progress scrumhalf Lu-Craine Muggels goes on a sniping run during his team's EC Super 14 quarterfinal club rugby clash against Fort Beaufort United at the Central Field in Kariega on Saturday.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Werner Hills</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP face must-win home game after heavy Pumas loss]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-ep-face-must-win-home-game-after-heavy-pumas-loss/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-15-ep-face-must-win-home-game-after-heavy-pumas-loss/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Byron]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[After crashing to a heavy 47-10 defeat against the Pumas in Mbombela on Friday, an injury-hit EP Elephants side are facing a must-win showdown against a formidable SWD Eagles outfit in Gqeberha on Friday]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:17:13 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/ZGSSYP2XOZFPLAZMWIRFADEZQ4.jpg?auth=48df37b26c06fd11feae1cf90e1e41646da69cd96bc9f7a2d87aabe7ac97ae3b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Pumas loose forward Ruwald van der Merwe is tackled during his team’s SA Cup match against the EP Elephants at the Mbombela Stadium on Friday. ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Gallo</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-jumper Luvo Manyonga returns to international action after seven-year break]]></title><link>https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-14-long-jumper-luvo-manyonga-returns-to-international-action-after-seven-year-break/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/2026-03-14-long-jumper-luvo-manyonga-returns-to-international-action-after-seven-year-break/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sports  Staff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Former long-jump world champion Luvo Manyonga is back in the South African team after a seven-year hiatus, winning selection in the eight-strong national team for the world indoor championships in Poland next week. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.theherald.co.za/resizer/v2/VXDWSTC5CNPLLPYHDSGA3CRBNI.jpg?auth=d28309e2b47883220b6736069516a809e7ec8eebf45c06fc51a05756a448cc6a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Long-jumper Luvo Manyonga was one of the main stars of the South African team in 2017 alongside Wayde van Niekerk and Caster Semenya.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bryn Lennon/Getty Images</media:credit></media:content></item></channel></rss>