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Springboks stutter to narrow win over gritty Argentina

By Luke Menezies 31-07-23 19:20

In a match that had us all at the edge of our seats, the Springboks managed to scrape a 22-21 victory against a tenacious Argentina side in the Rugby Championship. It was a hard-fought game, with our Bokke not quite firing on all cylinders but still bringing home the bacon. ALSO READ: Updated World Rugby rankings […]

Springboks issue injury update on Arendse, Williams

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 19:03

The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires following an overnight journey from Johannesburg in the early hours of Sunday morning. The team departed South Africa at 2am on Sunday morning and arrived at their hotel at 11am (Argentina time), while the The 26-man squad that travelled to Argentina will begin their on-field preparations for the match on Monday. […]

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NWC 2023 Update: Nweke out with injury, SA hopes alive

By TheSouthAfrican.com 31-07-23 16:48

Breaking news this morning from New Zealand’s GS Grace Nweke, who has been ruled out of the Netball World Cup due to a knee injury. As one of the team’s top talents, her absence leaves a huge hole in the Silver Ferns’ lineup, impacting their chances in the tournament. GRACE NWEKE’S INJURY LEAVES HOLE IN […]

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Ntseki reveals why Billiat ‘ignores’ Kaizer Chiefs

By Eliot Mahlase 31-07-23 16:27

Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki has given an update on former striker Khama Billiat. The 32-year-old abandoned contract talks with the Soweto giants towards the end of June and was never seen again by the club. In a statement, Kaizer Chiefs said a new offer was made for Billiat to extend his contract, but the […]

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Rassie Erasmus won’t travel with Springboks

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 15:44

After the Springboks claimed a narrow win over Argentina on Saturday, a 26-man squad jetted off to Buenos Aires for a rematch that will serve as the first of three World Cup warm-up games. SA Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus will stay behind to train the remaining players. After this weekend, the Springboks will face Wales […]

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Bye bye Billiat – We last saw him three weeks ago

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 13:18

*Note: This is an updated article on the Chiefs-Billiat saga Earlier this month, Chiefs offered a shocking update around the future of Billiat, with the club stating that the playmaker was ‘nowhere to be found’ after being offered a new contract. ALSO READ: Another Pirates player set for dramatic departure “Following the expiry of attacking midfielder […]

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Springboks: Full list of players left out of traveling squad

By Mariette Adams 31-07-23 13:01

The Springboks squad has undergone a significant revamp following the team’s poor performance in their final Rugby Championship game against Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday. WATCH: Springboks’ three RWC-winning squads sing along to stirring national anthem rendition The squad wrapped up their 2023 Rugby Championship campaign in disappointing fashion as they clung on for a […]

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Updated World Rugby rankings after Springboks’ scrappy win

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 13:00

The Springboks had to weather a fiercely committed onslaught from Argentina in front of 44 357 fans at Ellis Park Park on Saturday, when they spent long periods penned in their own half in the second half on the way to securing a second victory in the truncated competition. READ | Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks bombshell: I was […]

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Maserati MSG Racing concluded season 9 at London E-Prix

By Gary Dunn 31-07-23 12:30

Maserati MSG Racing wrapped up a landmark season of competition at the 2023 London E-Prix, with the Trident completing its comeback 2023 campaign in the UK capital. The Monaco-based team’s season was underscored by unstoppable motivation, with the outfit rising from a challenging start to score 137 points in the second half of the season. […]

Elton Jantjies rumours

CONFIRMED: World Cup dream over for this Springbok stalwart

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 15:10

With Damian Willemse fully fit and Handre Pollard well on the mend, it was confirmed this past weekend that Springbok stalwart Elton Jantjies has been officially released from the team and would not be included in the World Cup squad. It’s clear that he will not be heading to the World Cup unless there is an […]

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Caleb Bimenyimana set for a shock lifeline at Kaizer Chiefs

By James Freemantle 31-07-23 10:49

About three weeks ago, if you’d said Caleb Bimenyimana could start for Kaizer Chiefs against Chippa, people would call you crazy. HMMM: Who is winning the window? PSL DONE DEALS: Recapping each and every major transfer KAIZER CHIEFS INJURY CRISIS OPENS THE DOOR FOR CALEB? The Glamour Boys chalked up consecutive 1-0 defeats, to Yanga and Township […]

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Hulk Hogan, 69, ‘doesn’t care’ what ex-wives think of engagement

By James Richardson 31-07-23 09:53

Former professional wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, says that he doesn’t care what his ex-wives think about his engagement to Sky Daily. HULK HOGAN NOT RUNNING ENGAGEMENT PAST OLD FLAMES ALSO WATCH: WWE Legend The Undertaker stands guard as Shark Approaches Wife Hogan’s wild living in years gone by is well-documented and his […]

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Proteas crush Sri Lanka at Netball World Cup in South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 30-07-23 11:04

Cape Town International Convention Centre was packed with cheering local fans as South Africa crushed Sri Lanka 87-32 at the Netball World Cup 2023 on Saturday. Taking to the court in brightly coloured Ndebele-inspired dresses the South African starting line-up looked a little different from the one that beat Wales a day earlier. Elmeré van […]

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RUGBY: Springboks beat Pumas in tight finish in Joburg

By Jenni Baxter 29-07-23 19:49

The Springboks outlasted a fast-finishing Argentina by 22-21 at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday to finish the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on a high, but Bok coach Jacques Nienaber will be the first to admit that it was a rusty effort. The Springboks held a 15-6 lead at the break and outscored the […]

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Netball World Cup gees hits the Mother City for an African first

By Fazila Olla 29-07-23 14:06

The netballing and sporting world’s attention is on Cape Town as the Mother City hosts Africa’s first-ever Netball World Cup at the CTICC. Friday’s centre pass set in motion what-promises-to-be an exciting tournament until 6 August 2023. Cape Town is currently in the grips of netball fever with exciting on court action and ‘gees’ in […]

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Kaizer Chiefs recruit tipped to be a big Glamour Boys star

By James Richardson 28-07-23 19:17

Botswana international Thatayaone Ditlhokwe has been tipped to become a big star at Kaizer Chiefs. Former Santos and SuperSport United midfielder Mogogi Gabonamong believes his Botswana countryman has the minerals to succeed at Naturena as revealed by FARPost. ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs fans urged to be kinder on social media KAIZER CHIEFS RECRUIT THATAYAONE DITLHOKWE TIPPED TO […]

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Special Springbok anthem set for ‘live’ debut at Ellis Park

By Craig Lewis 28-07-23 19:09

A Springbok anthem to “power the team and engage fans in a momentous rugby year” will be given its first public performance at half-time during Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park. This was confirmed in a statement by SA Rugby on Friday. ALSO READ: Who will be the referee for Springboks-Argentina on Saturday? The […]

Manchester United players show off epic car collection – McLaren, Rolls-Royce

By Sean Parker 28-07-23 19:05

Manchester United are currently on a pre-season tour in the United States. The English football giants lost to Real Madrid in Houston courtesy of goals from Jude Bellingham and Joselu according to Sky Sports. Manchester United finished third in the English Premier League in the 2022/2023 season, 14 points behind first-placed Manchester City. THE CURRENT CROP […]

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Kane to Bayern Munich not a DONE DEAL with PSG in the mix

By Eliot Mahlase 28-07-23 17:34

Tottenham Hotspur captain Harry Kane is set to join Bayern Munich this summer according to various reports. The 30-year-old forward has been linked with a move away from London since the beginning of the year and with his contract set to expire next year. Spurs, however, are not willing to let their top man go […]

Duel of delight in Springboks vs Argentina showdown

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 17:28

The South African highlights one of the mouthwatering duels to look forward to in the first Test between the Springboks and Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday. ALSO READ: Impressive Springboks vs Puma stats and facts you should know SPRINGBOKS TALIS MAN: EBEN ETZEBETH Eben Etzebeth’s standing in world rugby is beyond compare. He’s won all […]

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Who will be the referee for Springboks-Argentina on Saturday?

By Craig Lewis 28-07-23 17:20

The Springboks’ hopes of winning the Rugby Championship seem to have been dashed after their latest defeat to the All Blacks, but there is still a glimmer of hope. New Zealand look likely to claim the southern hemisphere title once again, a feat that will be achieved if they beat Australia on 29 July (11:45am kick […]

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Springboks vs Pumas: Impressive stats and facts you should know

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 17:01

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and Pumas at Ellis Park stadium. ALSO READ: Where Springboks will stand in the World Rugby rankings after Saturday SPRINGBOKS RECORD AGAINST ARGENTINA: — Played 34, Won 30, Lost 3, Drawn 1. — Points for: 1 193, Points against: 657. — Tries […]

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