<rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"><channel><title>Sport sport/topstories/rss</title><link>https://www.news24.com/sport</link><generator>Argotic Syndication Framework, http://www.codeplex.com/argotic</generator><docs>https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification</docs><lastBuildDate>Friday Apr 03 2026 18:26:08</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Thursday Jan 08 2026 12:48:03</pubDate><item><title>Sport | THUNK! Glass-jawed Leinster lift hopes of SA title success in URC</title><description>Leinster's enduring tendency to fall at business-end hurdles beefs the likelihood of the URC trophy coming to South Africa, writes Rob Houwing.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/urc/thunk-glass-jawed-leinster-lift-hopes-of-sa-title-success-in-urc-20250504</link><pubDate>Thursday Jan 08 2026 12:48:03</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12847/316bebced63a41da96814b1e9cac6a11.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | Wildeklawer Wrap | Paarl schools, Affies shine as big derby weekend looms</title><description>Most of the big teams came away with expected results at the recently concluded Wildeklawer Week in Kimberley and markers have been laid for the litany of derbies that lie ahead over the next two months.

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years after buying PSL status, Cape Town City stares down the trapdoor of relegation</title><description>Cape Town City FC, once PSL disruptors and early trophy winners, are now battling relegation in a dramatic fall from grace.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/soccer/psl/nine-years-after-buying-psl-status-cape-town-city-stares-down-the-trapdoor-of-relegation-20250505</link><pubDate>Monday May 05 2025 16:49:52</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12907/c3478a1a02174b20965f1ec2fc84b4ad.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | 'The true colours of Bok Sevens': Snyman elated after Blitzboks are crowned world champs</title><description>Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman heaped praise on his players after they were crowned Sevens World Championship winners in Los Angeles.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/sevens/the-true-colours-of-bok-sevens-snyman-elated-after-blitzboks-are-crowned-world-champs-20250505</link><pubDate>Monday May 05 2025 08:39:09</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12849/aec65681cdb646f1b406fbc6d3c70515.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | 'Sarcastic' Hamilton shows frustration at Miami GP as Ferrari struggle again</title><description>Lewis Hamilton showed his frustration with his Ferrari team's tactics at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as the Scuderia once again struggled to compete.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/motorsport/formulaone/sarcastic-hamilton-shows-frustration-at-miami-gp-as-ferrari-struggle-again-20250505</link><pubDate>Monday May 05 2025 11:17:17</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12849/f12bb2a6a42a480ab4f36062b3ecaf70.png" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | WATCH | Emotional Alexander-Arnold confirms 20 year Liverpool journey coming to an end</title><description>Liverpool have confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold, a symbol of the club's modern success and one of its most beloved sons, will leave Anfield at the end of the 2024/25 season when his contract expires.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/soccer/englishpremiership/watch-emotional-alexander-arnold-confirms-20-year-liverpool-journey-coming-to-an-end-20250505</link><pubDate>Monday May 05 2025 14:42:53</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12584/2ea482ef45e446f98db2deab7313155d.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | 'We have a final to save our season': Nabi and Kaizer Chiefs face defining title moment</title><description>Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium is a chance to save their dismal season and an almost decade-long drought.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/soccer/psl/we-have-a-final-to-save-our-season-nabi-and-kaizer-chiefs-face-defining-title-moment-20250505</link><pubDate>Monday May 05 2025 15:41:19</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12848/963a1d8a975243dd9ba4a49f8b3676bc.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | WRAP | Schoolboy rugby: Wildeklawer Festival - Fixtures, results</title><description>First team schoolboy rugby fixtures and results from this week's Wildeklawer Festival in Kimberley.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/wrap-schoolboy-rugby-wildeklawer-festival-fixtures-results-20250430</link><pubDate>Monday May 05 2025 06:44:55</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12900/a6e64e7fe69345da8b74a57990c6ba9a.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | Proteas handed Lord's Test final boost by Zimbabwe as Rabada's suspension sparks concerns</title><description>The Proteas will play their neighbours Zimbabwe in a four-day Test in England a week before South Africa's date with destiny at Lord's.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/cricket/proteas/proteas-handed-lords-test-final-boost-by-zimbabwe-as-rabadas-suspension-sparks-concerns-20250504</link><pubDate>Sunday May 04 2025 19:52:31</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12499/4b5247f464ff42f294cfdf687e02b56e.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | Cardoso says Sundowns must treat Mothiba 'like crystal' as league crown draws near</title><description>Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has described Lebogang Mothiba as a player who must be handled "like crystal" - fragile, precious, and full of promise - as the striker edges closer to a long-awaited return.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/soccer/psl/cardoso-says-sundowns-must-treat-mothiba-like-crystal-as-league-crown-draws-near-20250504</link><pubDate>Sunday May 04 2025 14:34:06</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12847/5630f908404f432badf3fe9b11018d1e.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | 'They're performing like animals' says Bucs mentor Riveiro after Soweto derby comeback win</title><description>Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro praised his players for their consistent composure and resilience that saw them bounce back from a goal down to beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in their Soweto derby league outing on Saturday.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/soccer/psl/theyre-performing-like-animals-says-bucs-mentor-riveiro-after-soweto-derby-comeback-win-20250504</link><pubDate>Sunday May 04 2025 09:54:43</pubDate><enclosure 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fuming when asked why he is still the right guy to lead the club in what has been a dismal season – and it was only made worse by losing twice to Orlando Pirates.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/soccer/psl/dont-provoke-me-militant-nabi-lashes-out-after-chiefs-double-derby-disappointment-20250503</link><pubDate>Saturday May 03 2025 22:28:45</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12906/36bf8fb17cf24967a8f96f744a741cd7.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Sport | Canelo Alvarez unifies super middleweight titles on Saudi Arabia debut</title><description>Mexican boxing superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez unified the super middleweight world titles after a unanimous points win over IBF champion William Scull in Riyadh early on Sunday. </description><link>https://www.news24.com/sport/othersport/knockout/canelo-alvarez-unifies-super-middleweight-titles-on-saudi-arabia-debut-20250504</link><pubDate>Sunday May 04 2025 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