Boan, Boeta start in Lions URC opener

Springbok Boan Venter and fellow newcomer Boeta Chamberlain have been named in the Lions’ run-on XV for Saturday’s URC round-one clash against Leinster at Ellis Park. hilogame.news

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has also handed URC debuts to scrumhalf Zian Cilliers and centre Ethan Adams, both included in a 6-2 forward-heavy bench split.

The versatile Chamberlain, who joined the Pride from the Newcastle Red Bulls this season, lines up in a back three with wingers Erich Cronje and Kelly Mpeku.

Former Edinburgh prop Venter joins hooker PJ Botha and tighthead Sebastian Lombard in the front row, with locks Ruan Delport and Etienne Oosthuizen slotting in behind them.

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Skipper and No 8 Francke Horn will pack down alongside the powerful and exciting Batho Hlekani and Siba Mahashe to complete the pack.

Nico Steyn and Chris Smith form the halfback pairing while Henco van Wyk and Richard Kriel are partnered in the midfield.

The Lions will be keen to start their new URC campaign with a bang after they reached the URC playoffs for the first time last season.

Van Rooyen’s men could hardly have asked for a tougher start against a star-studded Leinster side that lifted the trophy in the last two seasons, eliminating the Lions in the 2025-26 quarter-finals.

Leinster have struggled in South Africa though, winning just one of their last eight matches in the Republic, against the Sharks in March 2025 – while the Lions won this corresponding fixture in April 2024 by 44-12.

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LIONS – 15 Boeta Chamberlain, 14 Kelly Mpeku, 13 Henco van Wyk, 12 Richard Kriel, 11 Erich Cronjé, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Nico Steyn, 8 Francke Horn (c), 7 Batho Hlekani, 6 Siba Mahashe, 5 Ruan Delport, 4 Etienne Oosthuizen, 3 Sebastian Lombard, 2 PJ Botha, 1 Boan Venter.
Bench: 16 Morné Brandon, 17 SJ Kotze, 18 RF Schoeman, 19 Hyron Andrews, 20 JC Pretorius, 21 Siba Qoma, 22 Zian Cilliers, 23 Ethan Adams.

Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images

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SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents another amazing week of action from around the world, including the Presidents Cup golf, United Rugby Championship, Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Billie Jean King Cup and Laver Cup tennis; and the 52nd edition of the Berlin Marathon.

ALL TIMES CAT.

Golf

The DP World Tour heads to France for the FedEx Open de France, while the Presidents Cup provides a spectacular team-golf showcase and the LPGA Tour returns to Arkansas for the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Three very different events promise a packed week of world-class golf.

DP World Tour: FedEx Open de France

Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 September

Presidents Cup

Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 September

LPGA: Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

Friday 25 – Sunday 27 September

Rugby

The United Rugby Championship returns with a packed weekend of interprovincial and cross-border action, before attention turns to a mouthwatering international showdown between Australia and South Africa.

Then comes the headline act on Sunday as Australia face South Africa. The Wallabies will be determined to challenge the reigning world champions, but the Springboks bring an intimidating blend of power, tactical discipline and depth. With South Africa’s forward pack capable of controlling territory and possession, Australia will need to match the physical battle while finding ways to exploit space.

United Rugby Championship

Friday 25 September

20:45: Connacht v Stormers – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand

20:45: Benetton v Dragons – LIVE on SuperSport Extra 2

20:45: Ulster v Edinburgh – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

Saturday 26 September

13:30: Lions v Leinster – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

16:00: Sharks v Ospreys – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

18:30: Munster v Warriors – LIVE on SuperSport Extra 2

18:30: Zebre v Bulls – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

20:45: Scarlets v Cardiff – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

International Rugby

Sunday 27 September

11:45: Australia v South Africa – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

Cricket

The ODI format takes centre stage with three intriguing series involving some of international cricket’s biggest names, as England, South Africa and India prepare for battles against Sri Lanka, Australia and the West Indies respectively.

England v Sri Lanka ODI Series

Tuesday 22 September

13:30: First ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Thursday 24 September

13;30: Second ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Extra 2

South Africa v Australia ODI Series

Thursday 24 September

10:00: First ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Sunday 27 September

10:00: Second ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

India v West Indies ODI Series

Sunday 27 September

10:30: First ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa

Motorsport

The Formula 1 season heads to the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where the combination of a high-speed blast down the main straight and a notoriously unforgiving street circuit can produce one of the most unpredictable races on the calendar.

The NASCAR Cup Series then takes centre stage later on Sunday with the Hollywood Casino 400. Stock-car racing’s unique combination of speed, strategy and close-quarters competition provides a very different spectacle from Formula 1. Drivers will have to manage tyres, traffic and pit-stop strategy while maintaining the pace needed to fight for victory.

Formula 1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Friday 24 September

10:30: Practice 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

14:00: Practice 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

Saturday 25 September

10:30: Practice 3 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

14:00: Qualifying – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

Sunday 26 September

13:00: Grand Prix – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

NASCAR Cup

Sunday 27 September

21:00: Hollywood Casino 400 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

Variety

The sporting week delivers a global mix of elite tennis, MMA and boxing, with major events spread across the calendar and plenty of opportunities for emerging stars to make their mark.

Away from the ring and octagon, the Berlin Marathon promises another spectacular test of endurance as elite runners tackle one of the world’s fastest marathon courses.

WTA 500: Singapore Tennis Open

Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 September – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis

Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 September – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis

Laver Cup

From Friday 25 September – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis

UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr vs. Barcelos

Sunday 27 September

00:00: Main card – LIVE on SuperSport Action, SuperSport Action Africa and SuperSport Maximo 1

Berlin Marathon

Sunday 27 September

07:00: 52nd Edition – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Maximo 3

WBC Boxing: Strawweight Title

Monday 28 September

01:00: Khuse vs Matsumato – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

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C’est le grand jour pour le football africain ! Ce jeudi 24 septembre 2026 marque le coup d’envoi officiel du marathon des éliminatoires de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations (CAN) 2027. Huit affiches électriques ouvrent le bal de cette première journée. Entre retrouvailles de géants, duels d’outsiders et pièges à éviter, Shoot Africa vous livre […]

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Diego Forlán devra patienter avant de décrocher sa première victoire à la tête de l’Uruguay. Pour sa première rencontre sur le banc de la Celeste, l’ancien international a vu son équipe s’incliner face au Japon (3-1), dans une rencontre qui s’est décidée dans les dernières minutes.

Le Japon a rapidement pris les devants. Pour sa première apparition avec les A, Kuryu Matsuki a ouvert le score dès la 11e minute d’une frappe du pied gauche à l’entrée de la surface. L’Uruguay a ensuite réagi et a réussi à revenir au score avant la pause. Après une perte de balle japonaise dans l’axe, Maxi Araújo a récupéré le ballon et trouvé la faille sous la barre (42e).

Alors que les deux équipes semblaient se diriger vers un match nul, le Japon a finalement accéléré dans le temps additionnel. Kento Shiogai a redonné l’avantage aux siens à la 90e+2, avant qu’Ayase Ueda ne mette définitivement fin au suspense à la 90e+7.

Cette défaite prolonge également la période sans victoire de l’Uruguay, qui n’a plus gagné depuis son succès contre l’Ouzbékistan (2-1), le 13 octobre 2025. Pour son premier match, Forlán devra donc encore attendre avant de lancer véritablement son mandat.

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Hear from Haashim Pead and his goals with the Stormers as the newly signed scrumhalf looks forward to his club debut.

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Looking forward to seeing what this guy is going to cook up for us this season and beyond. #inittogether pic.twitter.com/ogOOER4Ol0

— DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) September 24, 2026

Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images

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