Sports

Highlights of what sports you can watch live this weekend on Showmax

Sports fans are champing at the bit to get their live sports fix. Watch some top-flight football this weekend live on Showmax.

Live sport is back, and with Showmax’s live sports offering, there’s no reason to miss out on big matches, no matter where you are. Plus, once the whistle blows, you can catch up on your favourite sports magazine shows and documentaries, as well as watch the latest highlights of some top matches.

Here are the highlights of what you can watch live this weekend*:

Friday, 12 June
La Liga Santander: Granada vs Getafe
Sunday, 14 June
La Liga Santander: Real Madrid vs Eibar
Monday, 15 June
La Liga Santander: Levante vs Sevilla
* Please note these matches are subject to change. Keep an eye on Showmax’s Sport section for the latest info on what’s streaming live.

Highlights, doccies and more
If your sport of choice is still not back on screen, get your fix from these documentaries and biopics. Plus, check out highlights and relive some past glory.

Football
Highlights: Catch up on the highlights from past games. Check out the selection on Showmax.

Rugby
Highlights: Catch up on the highlights from past games. Check out the selection on Showmax.

War with the Roses: The Springboks and England have endured a brutal rivalry for over a hundred years on the rugby field with each side enjoying highs and lows. The Springboks are still never short of motivation when they go to war with the Roses.

Springboks

In Conversation: Joost van der Westhuizen: Long time friend and team mate, Kobus Wiese interviews rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen in one of his final public appearances before his passing in early 2017.

In conversation: Gareth Edwards: Gareth Edwards is regarded as one of the greatest players ever to don both the Welsh and Lions Jersey. He also scored what is regarded as the greatest try ever for the Barbarians against the All Blacks in 1973.

Chester Williams Tribute: A look back at the early career of Chester Williams, from his upbringing in Paarl to 1995 World Cup hero.

Siya Kolisi: This documentary charts the incredible journey of Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi, from his impoverished upbringing to the top of international sport.

Cricket
Highlights: Catch up on the highlights from past games. Check out the selection on Showmax.

Crossing the Line: Relive the highly controversial 2018 Australian cricket Tour to South Africa; five weeks that rocked the gentleman’s game and captivated the globe. (Documentary)

Hansie: He was once one of the greatest cricketers alive, then fell from grace in a betting scandal, only to die tragically in an airplane accident. But who was Hansie Cronje, one of SA’s greatest sports stars and villains? (Biopic)

Boxing
What My Name: Muhammad Ali: One of the most iconic figures in athletic history, Muhammad Ali’s incredible story from world champion boxer to inspiring social activist is explored through his own voice and never-before-seen archival material.

Ali: A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, starring Will Smith. It focuses on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974.

Golf
Chronicles of a Champion Golfer: This series provides exceptional insight into the skill, emotion and determination required to become Champion Golfer of the year.

Cycling
Chris Froome the Pride of Africa: He is the reigning Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España champion and one of the most successful riders in the history of the Tour de France, having won it four times.

Tennis
Wimbledon: The Official Film 2017: The official film of the 2017 tournament, which featured a serious upset in the Ladies Championship.

Roger Federer: 8 Time Wimbledon Winner: A look back at Roger Federer’s record 8 Wimbledon titles. Different opponents. Different degrees of difficulty. Same old Federer.

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