Springbok giant Eben Etzebeth dwarfed by U15 schoolboy – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 18:07

A photo of an U15 player from Rondebosch Boys’ standing next to Eben Etzebeth recently went viral as it showed the schoolboy is taller than the Springbok giant. Here’s a video explaining who the kid is. ALSO READ: Lukhanyo Am: Springboks need Siya Kolisi back asap The Springboks assembled for their first alignment camp in Cape Town in February and one […]

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SOLD OUT: Tickets for Stormers v Munster URC final snapped up in 3 hours

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 17:02

Tickets for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Munster sold out in just three hours on Thursday. ALSO READ: United Rugby Championship shield system set to be scrapped Tickets went on sale at 10:00 and by 13:00 they were all snapped up by eager fans. ALSO READ: URC Grand Final will be a clash of the hemispheres Tickets started from just […]

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Rafael Nadal out of French Open, will retire in 2024

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 16:55

Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open because his hip injury has not healed, saying he expects 2024 to be his final year in professional tennis. “It’s not a decision I’m taking, it’s a decision my body is taking,” said the 36-year-old Spanish superstar, who has played at the clay court major every year since […]

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Player of the Season nominees now out for Premier League

By Hennely Nel 18-05-23 16:20

The Premier League Player of the Season nominees are in, with over half of the seven nominees hailing from England. Man City duo Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne along with Gunners stars Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard lead the charge. DREAM: Kaizer Chiefs starting 11 for next season PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE SEASON NOMINEES […]

Jasper Wiese wins top award, keeps himself in Bok spotlight

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 14:27

Jasper Wiese has been awarded the Players’ Player of the Year at the recent Rugby Players Association awards in London. Jasper Wiese has been awarded the Players’ Player of the Year at the recent Rugby Players Association awards in London. The Leicester Tigers number eight polled the greatest number of votes from his fellow professionals […]

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URC: Stormers v Munster final tickets SELL OUT in 3 hours

By Hennely Nel 18-05-23 14:19

Tickets for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Munster sold out in just three hours on Thursday. ALSO READ: United Rugby Championship shield system set to be scrapped Tickets went on sale at 10:00 and by 13:00 they were all snapped up by eager fans. ALSO READ: Former Kaizer Chiefs official: Busted for R100m fraud Tickets started from just R80 […]

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Blitzboks drawn Group of Death at London Sevens at Twickenham

By Garrin Lambley 17-05-23 20:49

The Blitzboks have been grouped with 2022/23 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winners New Zealand, as well as hosts Great Britain and USA in a tough Pool A at this weekend’s London Sevens at Twickenham. ALSO READ | URC looks to ease travel burden for South African teams With the tournament only featuring three pools – the fourth group featuring Uruguay, Kenya, Canada and Tonga will battle it out for core […]

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Good riddance to the URC shield system

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-05-23 20:12

The United Rugby Championship (URC) is expected to revert to a meritocracy in qualifying for the Heineken Champions Cup. The United Rugby Championship (URC) is expected to revert to a meritocracy in qualifying for the Heineken Champions Cup, with improved travel conditions for South African teams as the league attempts to improve on its first […]

VIDEO: World Cup referees debate, where are the South Africans?

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-05-23 17:00

Check out this video discussion looking partly at why South Africa has such limited representation among the World Cup officials. Two South Africans, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker, were included in the team of match officials World Rugby announced earlier this month for the Rugby World Cup in France later this year. The 42-year-old Peyper, […]

Chiefs legend Katsande sends big message on Jali

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-05-23 16:40

Somebody please contact Andile Jali. Here is a message for him from the Kaizer Chiefs legend Willard Katsande. ALSO READ: Chiefs complete third signing for 2023/24 ALSO READ: Pitso Mosimane wanted by African giants KAIZER CHIEFS LEGEND WILLARD KATSANDE CREDITS ANDILE JALI Just what is going to happen next in Andile Jali’s career? We don’t know yet. […]

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Imola GP: CANCELLED due to flooding

By Hennely Nel 17-05-23 15:40

Formula 1 has cancelled this weekend’s Imola Grand Prix due to heavy rain and flooding in the northern parts of Italy. On Tuesday, F1 personnel had been instructed to leave the track due to flooding. Five people have been killed by flooding in the region, with thousands evacuated from their homes, SkySports reported on Wednesday. “The F1 […]

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Blitzboks focused on important final shift at London Sevens

By Hennely Nel 17-05-23 15:10

Their quest for automatic qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games may be out of their hands, but the Blitzboks will leave no stone unturned at the London Sevens this weekend as they give it one final push to book their tickets to Paris next year. ALSO READ: Blitzboks drawn in Group of Death at Hong […]

DStv Premiership Golden Boot race: Khanyiso Mayo to beat Peter Shalulile?

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-05-23 13:30

The 2022/23 DStv Premiership season is fast wrapping up and golden boot for the country’s top goal scorer are still up for grabs. The 2022/23 DStv Premiership season is fast wrapping up and bragging rights as the country’s top goal scorer are still up for grabs. Mamelodi Sundowns’ Namibian star Peter Shalulile proved last season to be the deadliest DStv Premiership […]

Percy Tau attracts Dutch topflight interest!

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-05-23 12:01

Bafana Bafana international Percy Tau has reportedly found himself back on the radar of European clubs, after recent performances for Al Ahly. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REIGNITE INTEREST IN 30 GOAL SEASON STRIKER! Tau has been in scintillating form for Al Ahly in all competitions this season and that form has not gone unnoticed by clubs […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Plan to change coaching structure

By Hennely Nel 17-05-23 10:28

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly planning to change their coaching structures next season, in what was already their initial plan. READ | PERCY TAU ATTRACTS DUTCH TOPFLIGHT INTEREST Chiefs installed two young coaches in Arthur Zwane as head coach as well as Dillon Sheppard as his assistant at the start of the season, but to little success. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REIGNITE INTEREST […]

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Tennis great Roger Federer visits Lesotho – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 16-05-23 19:48

Tennis legend Roger Federer is currently in Lesotho on a visit with his foundation. ALSO READ: What inspires Andy Murray to keep going on the ATP Tour? Federer, now 41, took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to post to his over 11.5 million followers: “So happy to be with my family in Lesotho ?? on a @rogerfederer.foundation trip”. The […]

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Siya Kolisi looking strong on Day 17 on road to recovery – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 16-05-23 19:40

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi has shared an encouraging video of him continuing his recovery from knee surgery. Earlier this month, SA Rugby said it would monitor the rehabilitation of Siya Kolisi following surgery on an injury suffered to his right knee in a recent United Rugby Championship match. Kolisi underwent the operation at the beginning […]

Pitso Mosimane wanted by African giants

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 17:43

Al-Ahli Saudi FC coach Pitso Mosimane is reportedly wanted in North Africa – and this is hardly surprising with his success. ALSO READ: Four Sundowns players honoured by CAF ALSO READ: Pitso to get fired? Chiefs to pounce? INTEREST FROM AFRICA Following his latest success in earning promotion to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ahli, Pitso Mosimane […]

Springboks match officials named for mid-year Tests

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 17:27

The Springboks have learned who their officials will be for the Rugby Championship and World Cup warm-up games. Five referees who have been included on the Rugby World Cup 2023 match official panel have been appointed to take charge of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship and RWC warm-up Tests in the build-up to the international extravaganza […]

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WP Rugby: Currie Cup to take place at Athlone Stadium

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 17:18

WP Rugby has confirmed that they will play their next two home Currie Cup matches against the Pumas and Lions at Athlone Stadium. The Stormers will host their second successive URC ‘Grand Final’, which kicks off at 18:30 on Saturday, 27 May. They will be up against Irish side Munster as they look to defend […]

The Special Olympics, why you should care

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 16:34

The Special Olympics is a event that seeks to break down barriers and end discrimination for people with intellectual disabilities. ALSO READ: 25-year-old Adrian Wildschutt breaks SA 10 000m record WHAT ARE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES? Intellectual Disability (ID) is used to describe people with certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills. This includes communication and self-care. […]

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TEN things to know about the PGA Championship

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 15:38

This week will see the 105th edition of the PGA Championship and it will be played at Oak Hill Country Club, here are 10 facts you may not know about the major. MUST READ | Tiger Woods officially OUT of PGA Championship PGA CHAMPIONSHIP FACTS TO KNOW 1. 17 people share the Tournament Record An astounding 17 […]

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies regain top spot

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 14:55

Up next for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies is a clash against the University of Johannesburg (UJ) FC on Sunday afternoon. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are back on top following a dominant 3-0 victory over the University of the Western Cape (UWC) at the Tuks Main Stadium on Sunday. A first-half strike from Chuene Morifi, coupled with second-half […]

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Four Sundowns players honoured by CAF

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 14:27

The respect for Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions is just getting better by the day. Check out this latest Team of the Week. Following Mamelodi Sundowns’ gutsy and dominant performance against Wydad Casablanca in the CAF Champions League semi-final first leg last weekend, the league has named four Kabo Yellow players in the Team of the […]

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Only FOUR South Africans to start in PGA Championship

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 13:53

Ockie Strydom will make his Major Championship debut as one of four South Africans in the field for this week’s 105th PGA Championship which tees off at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, on Thursday. Strydom said he is determined not to let the occasion change his focus for the week. “I’m trying not to […]

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