All Blacks' rivals

The Springboks are NOT the All Blacks’ biggest rivals: RWC History

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 10:04

This is a corrected version of an article previously published The All Blacks seem to be everyone’s biggest rivals, but who have been their biggest foes in Rugby World Cup head-to-head matches? ALSO READ: These 12 referees will decide the Rugby World Cup: Should we worry? Like South Africa, New Zealand have won three World Cups: 1987, 2011 and 2015. […]

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs star hospitalised after horror tackle

By Mimi Mfundisi 22-05-23 09:42

Look away Kaizer Chiefs fans, the latest update on Amakhosi star Ashley Du Preez is worrying after being involved in a horror tackle. AmaKhosi star Ashley Du Preez has reportedly been hospitalised following Saturday’s loss against Cape Town City. Du Preez was on the receiving end of a reckless tackle by City man Taariq Fielies, […]

Goal award requires a great effort. Photo by Godfrey Sigwela

PSL Fans need Haaland-esque goals galore

By Guest Contributor 22-05-23 09:25

Getting an award at the end of the season is what all Premier Soccer League (PSL) players are dreaming about in South Africa… writes Godfrey Sigwela.  However the players’ efforts in the field of play seem to not be relevant to their dreams. Apparently PSL fans are not happy and are complaining about the lack […]

Andile Jali

Mamelodi Sundowns star Andile Jali finds a ‘new club’

By Garrin Lambley 21-05-23 11:35

Andile Jali is set to be a free agent after reports that he will be released by Mamelodi Sundowns at the conclusion of his deal at the end of the season. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS GET HUGE BOOST IN RACE FOR 31-GOAL SEASON STRIKER Mamelodi Sundowns have exiled Jali from their squad since early this year and it is […]

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Eben Etzebeth and Marvin Orie: From Tygerberg High to Springboks

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 13:11

Eben Etzebeth and Marvin Orie attended the same school in Cape Town’s northern suburbs and in the latest episode in this series of conversations, the two Springboks talk about life and rugby at Tygerberg High School. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Etzebeth has amassed 110 Test caps dating back to 2012 when […]

Netball World Cup 2023

Proteas name squad for Netball World Cup in Cape Town

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:54

Netball South Africa has announced the 15-player squad that will represent South Africa at the first ever Netball World Cup on African soil. Proteas head coach Norma Plummer has been in camp with a group of South African-based players who are on a four-week hiatus from the Netball League. The overseas-based players were not part of […]

Surfing

South African para surfing teens dreaming of Olympic glory

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:28

Sitting on his wheelchair on a sandy Cape Town beach, Raemondo Lessing, 16, watches on as fellow surfers ride the same waves he learnt his craft on. WIN | SOCCER QUIZ | FIVE simple answers could win you R500 in cash! Having lost both his legs and arms to meningitis when he was only a few […]

Rugby’s most-capped Test player of all time bows out

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 20:31

One of rugby’s all-time great Test players has called time on his international career less than four months from the World Cup. Legendary lock Alun Wyn Jones has confirmed his retirement from international rugby after a record-breaking Test career for Wales and the British & Irish Lions. Jones leaves the game as the most-capped Test […]

Khanyisa Mayo Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs need some Mayo on their sandwich

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:53

Kaizer Chiefs need to sprinkle some stardust on their squad for next season to avoid another disappointing campaign. Could Khanyisa Mayo be the guy with X-Factor and sauce they desperately need? Why would he spurn Mamelodi Sundowns though? MAYO MAKES SANDWICHES BETTER With Mamelodi Sundowns linked with a move for Khanyisa Mayo, it’s difficult to […]

Jannie de Beer Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup flashback: Jannie de Beer drop goal king

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:31

Japanese star and Rugby World Cup 2019 fan favourite Yu Tamura has slotted an incredible drop goal from a goal-line dropout, sparking memories of Springbok  flyhalf Jannie de Beer. ALSO READ | Rugby World Cup legends head-to-head: Bryan Habana vs Jonah Lomu Tamura landed the drop goal in the first half of last weekend’s Japan Rugby League One semi-finals. Despite the distance […]

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns

Orlando Pirates man set to leave club and join PSL rivals!

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:41

After a five year spell at the club, an Orlando Pirates midfielder is set to leave the club and re-unite with a former coach! Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari has been linked with a sensational move to rivals SuperSport United. According to reports, the out-of-favour midfielder, is set to reunite with former coach Gavin Hunt! […]

Anathi Qolo to lead much-changed Bulls Daisies

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:03

The Bulls Daisies will visit the EP Queens at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay, on Saturday, 20 May. Anathi Qolo will lead a much-changed Bulls Daisies outfit when they return to action (after their second-round bye) in the 2023 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division competition. ANATHI QOLO TO LEAD BULLS DAISIES The […]

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches shortlist: Who will join Zwane?

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 15:27

Amakhosi management are looking for an additional coach to join Arthur Zwane at Kaizer Chiefs. Here are the men that could be hired. Amakhosi management are looking for an additional coach to join Arthur Zwane at Kaizer Chiefs. Here’s the shortlist of potential candidates. MUST READ: KAIZER CHIEFS – FORMER BAFANA BAFANA COACH OFFERED JOB! – […]

PGA Championship Dean Burmester

PGA Championship update: Slow start for South Africans

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 13:51

Dean Burmester and Christiaan Bezuidenhout are on the cut line after round one of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club. It wasn’t a great day for the South African charge at the year’s second Major. While darkness suspended the first round, all four had completed their rounds. ALSO: Saffas loving life at LIV SAFFAS […]

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Concern about gambling ads dominating sports broadcasts

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 12:16

Turn on the TV and you’re four times more likely to see a gambling ad during a sports broadcast than during other programming. The number of gambling ads on TV has grown from 374 a day in 2016 to 948 in 2021. The Australian Football League and National Rugby League have an “official wagering partner”, […]

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Rugby World Cup head-to-head: Bryan Habana v Jonah Lomu

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 11:04

Playing in different eras Bryan Habana and Jonah Lomu were two of the best wings the game of rugby has ever seen. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Here’s how their records match up head-to-head. ALSO READ | RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 SPRINGBOK SQUAD: WE MAKE OUR EARLY PREDICTIONS! ALL THE […]

former Kaizer Chiefs star Teenage Hadebe

Former Kaizer Chiefs star makes R2m per month

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 10:26

Remember the former Kaizer Chiefs defender Teenage Hadebe? The Zimbabwean star is living rather well in the United States. ALSO READ: Chiefs to offer new fee for top goal-scorer? ALSO READ: Gorilla Fight Club promises to change boxing and MMA FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS DEFENDER MAKING BIG MONEY ABROAD Following the public release of player earning in […]

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Referee for Springboks v All Blacks Twickenham clash named

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 10:12

Five referees who were included on the Rugby World Cup 2023 match official panel have been appointed to take charge of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship and World Cup warm-up Tests ahead of the extravaganza in France in September and October. ALSO READ: Rassie Erasmus breaks Twitter silence The two South African match officials who are on the World Cup panel, […]

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi

RUGBY QUIZ | FIVE answers could win you R1 000 in cash!

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 09:35

How much of a rugby fanatic are you? Answer these 5 simple rugby multiple choice questions and stand the chance of winning R1 000 in cash! FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE One lucky reader who answers every question correctly will walk away with the prize. All entrants who score 5 out of […]

Gorilla Fight Club promises to change boxing and MMA

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 20:52

Gorilla Fight Club, a unique and innovative sports and entertainment company, launches today with the promise of staging electrifying events. The brainchild of UFC legend Darren Till, with Duduzane Zuma, a South African entrepreneur, politician and philanthropist, operating as chairman, Gorilla Fight Club will break the mould as sports stars, influencers, musicians and actors compete […]

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Orlando Pirates star could have (should have?) been an accountant

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 19:53

Former Orlando Pirates star Daine Klate says that he could have been an accountant if he had not pursued a different calling. A respected figure in the football world following his decorated career at the highest level in the Premier Soccer League, it might have been different for Klate. ‘In high school I had a […]

Stormers Summer Sundowners

‘Faithful’ fans inspire Stormers

By Hennely Nel 18-05-23 19:51

Stormers coach John Dobson has opened up about the connection his team feels to the people of Cape Town after it was confirmed that tickets for the URC Grand Final were sold out in less than three hours. The Stormers are a team that ‘belongs to the people’ and play for their Faithful supporters who […]

PSL rope in McCarthy, Pienaar to have a say

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 18:19

Benni McCarthy and Steven Pienaar spearheaded the selection of the DStv Premiership Goal of the Month award, in a new 2022/23 season format. The monthly award recognising the best goals in the league needed to be revitalized, with the winner now decided by the subjective opinion of SA football greats who have played and shone in both […]

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