Nelson Mandela News

Stormers blow past Ronan O'Gara-less La Rochelle in Champions Cup

Stormers powered to an emphatic 42-21 victory over Stade Rochelais in the Investec Champions Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, running in six tries to overwhelm the French side in a dominant second-half display.

Stormers player ratings vs La Rochelle | Investec Champions Cup 2026/26

Stormers player ratings: The Stormers maintained their unbeaten start to the season on Saturday, with a 42-21 victory over La Rochelle in Gqeberha's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in round two of the Investec Champions Cup.

IND vs SA 2025: CAB announces special coin honouring Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela for Eden Gardens Test

A special gold coin introduced by the Cricket Association of Bengal will be used at the toss for the first Test between India and South Africa. The all-format series will kickstart with the first Test in Kolkata, which will be followed by the second in Guwahati.

From Poverty to Pro Surfer Who Feeds Hundreds of Children

Hailing from the small coastal town of Pellsrus–the proverbial black sheep of the Jeffreys Bay region–Joshe Faulkner grew up a short distance from world class waves but a long way from the opportunity and security of his neighbors and visiting surfers.

Springboks brush Italy aside despite early Jasper Wiese red

South Africa delivered a dominant performance to beat Italy 45-0 in the second Test at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday — their second-biggest win over the Azzurri since 2001 despite being down to 14 players for much of the match following a red card to Jasper Wiese.

Springboks player ratings vs Italy | Castle Lager Incoming Series 2nd Test

Springboks player ratings: Rassie Erasmus' team overhaul paid off handsomely, as the world champions completely dominated Italy to leave the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with a 45-0 win.

'It was the first time in the whole history of South Africa that black and white people joined in a common goal.'

The exploits of the 1995 World Cup winning side, inspired by Nelson Mandela have spawned South Africa's greatest export; the Springboks

'It's ridiculous': Siya Kolisi shocked by size of Junior Springboks players

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he was shocked by the size of some the Junior Springboks after a visit to a training session on Saturday morning at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

Spain's Leonas hold strong to beat fired-up Yaras

While the Women’s Six Nations kicked off this Saturday, Spain and Brazil clashed at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Torrevieja, with the Leonas bagging a 41-12 win.

Former Padres Owner Who Was Close With Jimmy Carter Reflects on President's Death

Former San Diego Padres owner John Moores remembers the day he met the late President Jimmy Carter. It was well before he bought the Padres in the early 1990s and Carter was in Moores' hometown of Houston for an event with Nelson Mandela.

The 25 most memorable Denzel Washington performances

Trying to select Denzel's most memorable roles is difficult, even when giving ourselves 25 to work with here. However, we made the effort and the tough choices to leave us with the 25 most memorable performances from Washington, a man with two Oscars and so much more.

Sports & Politics Intersect: NFL owner denies double standard over who can talk about politics

"I’ve known Brett since I was 16 years old. We were high school football teammates. We’ve grown up in life together." -  Michael Bidwill, Arizona Cardinals owner On Monday, President Donald Trump announced that Brett Kavanaugh would be his pick to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Ex-Magic CEO: Dwight Howard compared himself to Jordan, Ali