The United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season has been released, with four South Africans making the team. ALSO READ: Connacht could surprise in URC semi-final Irish players feature most prominently, with six players in the team, while Scotland and Italy have two each and one from Wales. A media panel voted for the […]

The Sharks have named a strong squad to face the Pumas at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday 12 May. Having been eliminated from the URC playoffs, the Sharks are free to bring their star power to bear in the Currie Cup. READ MORE: Sharks tie down Ntuthuko Mchunu for another 2 years SHARKS […]

Last month it came to light that Paarl Boys’ High rugby player, Chris Jordaan, had been rushed into ICU in order to undergo emergency brain surgery due to a head injury he sustained against Affies at the North-South rugby festival. Jordaan was rushed to Muelmed Hospital after the loose forward went down under a “normal […]

Last Saturday the Stormers had over 44 000 fans cheering them to victory against the Bulls – and even more are expected this weekend. The defending champions of the United Rugby Championship face Connacht at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The match kicks off at 16:00 and the winner plays either Leinster or Munster in the […]

It looks almost certain that at least one Stellenbosch FC player will move to either Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns. ALSO READ: Sundowns join Chiefs in race for Stellenbosch star  KAIZER CHIEFS AND CO. IN THE RACE FOR STELLENBOSCH’S MENDIETA, MTHETHWA AND RAYNERS Mmh, will Stellebosch be keen to lose half of the team’s […]

South African Football Association has elected former ‘Banyana Banyana’ player Lydia Monyepao as the new CEO after Tebogo Motlanthe left. Following former South African Football Association (SAFA) chief executive officer Tebogo Motlanthe resignation with immediate effect, on 8 May, former Banyana Banyana player Lydia Monyepao was appointed as his replacement and the news have had […]

It’s time to imagine the end of Maritzburg United. The KwaZulu-Natal club are thought to be preparing to sell. Football is not an easy business and Maritzburg United are the latest example. ALSO READ: How Pirates took player at his club’s training to sign ALSO READ: Pirates announce hotel deal for fans MARITZBURG UNITED TO […]

Veteran Kaizer Chiefs keeper Itumeleng Khune has suggested that formal contract extension talks have yet to begin. Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix Recently, reports have suggested that some ‘positive’ initial talks had been held between Chiefs and Itumeleng Khune, who will turn 36-years-old in June. These preliminary discussions may have been taking place between […]

Cape Town City has been forced to change the game-day venue as Stormers call dibs on DHL Stadium for Saturday. The Cape Town Stadium. Photo: Hansueli Krapf. City have had to move their scheduled DStv Premiership clash against Richards Bay on Saturday, 13 May to the Athlone Stadium. City was set to host Richards Bay […]

Orlando Pirates could reportedly be without a key player for the remainder of the season, including the Nedbank Cup final. Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates celebrates with teammates. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix With just a few weeks left until the end of the 2022-23 campaign, Pirates are set to finish second in the DStv Premiership, while […]

Protea Hotels have launched an Orlando Pirates F.C. themed hotel room, making it the first of its kind in Africa! Located at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the themed rooms offer an immersive experience for football enthusiasts and die-hard fans of the club. Designed by renowned local interior designer, […]

Orlando Pirates have reportedly completed their first signing ahead of the next season, as they look to solve a problem position. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS RECEIVE HUGE BOOST IN KHANYISA MAYO TRANSFER CHASE It has been well documented that Pirates are in rigorously scouring the market for a goalkeeper and seem to have finally got one of […]

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has lashed out at unfair criticism, saying they give him good energy. Rhulani Mokwena Image Source: (@Masandawana/Twitter) Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena says he is not angered by the criticism he receives from the fans and football pundits. ALSO READ: Rhulani Mokwena warns Sundowns it’s not over against CR Belouizdad Instead, […]

Orlando Pirates have just made a blockbuster signing with the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper who is set to make his way to Mayfair. Orlando Pirates target Melusi Buthulezi with Bafana Bafana. Source: FarPost Orlando Pirates have just made a blockbuster signing with this Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coming to Mayfair. MUST READ: HOW ORLANDO PIRATES COULD COST ARTHUR […]

Gavin Hunt has joined the conversation for the PSL Player of the Year award, and he doesn’t think Ronwen Williams should win it. SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt says it will take time for new striker Mamour Niang to adapt to South African football. Image: @gavinhunt12 / Twitter. SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has joined the conversation […]

Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman has conceded that the much talked about Cape Town Stadium pitch is “on its last legs”. Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman has conceded that the much talked about Cape Town Stadium pitch is “on its last legs”. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman doesn’t think the Cape Town Stadium pitch will be a […]

Tiger Woods allegedly forced his ex-girlfriend to sign a non-disclosure agreement regarding their sexual relationship. This comes as Erica Herman sues the Major champion for $30 million. TIGER WOODS WITH MORE DIRTY LAUNDRY Woods forced Herman to sign the document or he would fire her from his restaurant. Herman’s attorney, Benjamin Hodas, wrote in his […]

South African expat Chanel Simmonds, who now lives in the USA, has won one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the US. Chanel was crowned women’s single champion at the 121st Ojai Tennis Tournament in California on Sunday (30 April). Chanel – who lives in Redmond in Washington – said on Instagram: “Enjoyed every moment […]

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is on the verge of creating history by becoming the first wrestler to reach 1000 days as champion in the modern era wrestling. Reigns defeated Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman in a No Holds Barred Triple Threat Match back in 2020 to be crowned champion. The 38-year-old wrestler has […]

South Africa’s RMB National Rowing Squad has started their international season with a fantastic performance at the first Rowing World Cup, held in Zagreb, Croatia – winning silver and bronze. The Men’s Four and Women’s Double Scull both secured medals, with the Men’s Four rowing a particularly impressive race. The Men’s Four – comprised of […]

SuperSport United have confirmed that their league game against Kaizer Chiefs will be played at Rustenburg’s Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ | Five Reasons for Kaizer Chiefs fans to be hopeful despite trophy drought Kick-off is at 15:00. Matsatsantsa usually play their home games at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville and use the Mbombela Stadium as […]

Kaizer Chiefs will have to wait until at least 2024 for their next shot at silverware. It’s not all doom and gloom at Naturena though. Fans are expectant. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter READ MORE: Chiefs coach on ‘lessons, mistakes’: I can’t blame the players! Kaizer Chiefs fans might not feel like it today, but there […]

Captain Siya Kolisi is back in the fold as Springboks reassemble in preparation for the 2023 Test campaign. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Photo: SA Rugby. The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season. ALSO READ: Springboks Test […]

Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says it was frustrating to see his side conceding yellow cards against Leinster. The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says his side needs to learn how to play well under pressure. Image: Twitter @leinsterrugby The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says […]

Former Proteas legend Jacques Kallis and wife Charlene have shared more special pictures after the recent arrival of their daughter. Earlier this year, Jacques Kallis took to social media to confirm the family was doing well after the birth of Chloé Grace Kallis. “Introducing our beautiful baby girl, Chloé Grace Kallis, born this morning at […]