The Wallabies have arrived in South Africa chasing a historic first ever Test victory over the Springboks at Loftus. They will also have to be prepared to face the Springboks’ physicality and a wall of hostile noise from the Loftus faithful. WALLABIES OUT TO QUIET THE LOFTUS CROWD Australia are now blooding a generation of […]

Kaizer Chiefs are now deadlocked in contract negotiations with attacking midfielder Khama Billiat but the player seems to be reportedly refusing to accept a pay cut. According to reports doing the rounds in South Africa, Chiefs are still negotiating with the former Mamelodi Sundowns winger, Billiat. ALSO READ I EXCL: Chiefs remain coy on underfire attacker […]

The Junior Springboks secured their place in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a superb second half performance by grinding out a 24-16 victory (half-time 7-16) over Argentina on a cold and windy night at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. South Africa, who topped Pool C, will face Pool B winners Ireland in the semi-final on Sunday, 9 July while the other […]

South Africa’s 2023 Women’s World Cup squad will on Wednesday travel to New Zealand after a dispute with the national association highlighting gender pay gaps in the country was resolved. ALSO READ | Polokwane club reneges on ex-Pirates star, shows him exit door The Motsepe Foundation, founded by Confederation of African Football (CAF) president and billionaire Patrice Motsepe and his wife Precious Motsepe, […]

The Springboks have a great shot at winning the abbreviated Rugby Championship in 2023, just as they did in 2019. Jacques Nienaber’s side will play two of their three Rugby Championship tests at home at the fortresses of Loftus and Ellis Park. SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS IN AUCKLAND THE KEY MATCH The critical match for […]

Kaizer Chiefs will still be quietly confident they can lure Thulani Serero to Naturena although Sundowns are also reportedly keen. ICYMI: Chiefs management issue cryptic update on Khama Billiat ICYMI: Huge twist in the future of Ibraheem Jabaar SERERO BEING WATCHED BY KAIZER CHIEFS AND SUNDOWNS Serero has spent a total of decade in the Netherlands and […]

Bafana Bafana kick-off their Cosafa Cup campaign on Wednesday when they face off against Namibia in Durban. As the team search for their title, Bafana coach Morena Ramoreboli said he was satisfied with the team’s preparations which began end of last month. Ramoreboli won the 2021 Cosafa Cup edition, and will be assisted by Raymond Mdaka of […]

Jean Kleyn, former Ireland lock, is set to make his Springboks debut in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Pretoria. Find out about his epic journey back home. ALSO READ: Springboks likely to be forced into late team change JEAN KLEYN RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS Jean Kleyn, the former Ireland lock, is ready to make […]

Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Rugby Championship clash against Australia, with South Africa looking forward to six all-important matches before heading into their World Cup title defence. ALSO READ: Vermeulen to captain new-look Springboks! Saturday’s clash will kick off at 5.05pm at a sold out Loftus, with the Springboks having unveiled […]

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe has intervened in the debacle involving SAFA and Banyana Banyana. Motsepe has reportedly intervened to solve the ongoing matter over bonuses ahead of Banyana’s appearance at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament later this month. ALSO READ I Modise warns Banyana coach not to conspire […]

The Bulls have acquired the services of experienced Springbok campaigner, Willie le Roux, from the Japanese side, the Toyota Verblitz. The versatile World Cup-winning backline player joins the Vodacom Bulls on a three-year contract that will see him stay at the capital until June 2026. Although Le Roux’s contract runs from July 01, he will […]

The Springboks are sweating over the availability of prop Ox Nche, who suffered an injury in training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Loftus. ALSO READ: Rugby Championship kit reveal — Springboks SPRINGBOKS SET BACK BY INJURY TO STAR Earlier on Tuesday, Nche was selected in the Springboks’ starting […]

Stellenbosch FC talisman Ibraheem Jabaar is topping trends after he was reportedly spotted at Mamelodi Sundowns headquarters in Chloorkop ahead of his rumoured move to the DStv Premiership Champions. Sundowns are reportedly closing down on the signing of Stellenbosch star Ibraheem Jabaar. ALSO READ: Stellenbosch unveil Nigeria youth international Ibraheem Jabaar STELLENBOSCH STAR SPOTTED AT SUNDOWNS Rumour […]

Word doing the rounds in South African media is that Orlando Pirates are eyeing a Congolese finisher, Guy Mbenza as they look to beef up their strikeforce. Pirates are heavily linked with the Congolese talented finisher, Mbenza who has played his football in several countries as they aim to have more options in their strikeforce. […]

The Junior Springboks face a must-win clash against Argentina in the 2023 World Rugby Under-20 Championship at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday. Junior Springbok captain Paul de Villiers is eagerly anticipating his team’s third and final, must-win Pool C clash against Argentina in the 2023 World Rugby Under-20 Championship at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday, 4 July. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 (SA time). “We are well aware […]

Last week, Kaizer Chiefs announced that Molefi Ntseki was replacing Arthur Zwane on the hot seat ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership. Fans have already made it clear on how they feel about the former Bafana Bafana coach being at the helm. Chiefs supporters were expecting Amakhosi to announce Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi, who was linked with the […]

Netball South Africa has officially released the final squad for the Netball World Cup tournament that will be staged in Cape Town led by skipper Bongi Msomi. On Tuesday, Netball SA released 12 names of the players that will represent Mzansi at the eagerly anticipated global showpiece in the Mother City’s International Convention Centre between […]

Bafana Bafana have settled in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the COSAFA Cup which is being held in Durban from 5-16 July 2023. The team spearheaded by coach Morena Ramoreboli reported for camp on 27 June 2023 and will play their opening match against Namibia on Wednesday, 5 July. Ramoreboli told safa.net he was satisfied with the preparations so […]

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2023: VERMEULEN LEADS THE BOKS In the Springboks’ first encounter of the Rugby Championship 2023 against the Aussies at Loftus Versfeld, they’ll be steered by the seasoned number 8, Duane Vermeulen. ALSO READ: Revealed: The 14 Springboks who will depart early for New Zealand This will be his third stint as the skipper. Vermeulen’s squad […]

Wimbledon paid tribute to Roger Federer on Tuesday as the eight-time champion returned to the scene of his some of his greatest triumphs. ALSO READ | Wimbledon: Is this the coldest celebration in tennis history? The Centre Court crowd gave the Swiss great a prolonged standing ovation interspersed with cheers as he entered the royal box. A legend returns. The Centre […]

President of the South African Rugby Union, Mark Alexander, has passed on the heartfelt condolences of the whole South African rugby community to the Oliver family and the Irish Rugby Football Union and its World Rugby Under-20 Championship team, following a paragliding accident that led to the death of Greig Oliver on Monday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with […]

Netball South Africa has confirmed the squad of 12 players and three reserves to represent the country at the upcoming Netball World Cup in Cape Town. ALSO READ: Netball World Cup — All the world champions crowned “As a federation, we have given coach Norma (Plummer) and the management team all the support they needed in preparing […]

A freak paragliding accident in Cape Town has claimed the life of for Scotland international and Munster coach Greig Oliver on Monday afternoon. In a statement the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) explains the collision occurred in the skies above the Sea Point Point Promenade. ALSO READ: RIP: Munster coach dies in tragic paragliding accident in […]

A team of South African canoeing’s future stars, led by African Beach Games gold medallist Kwanda Mzolo, are preparing to take on the world in Auronzo, Italy, at the ICF Canoe Sprint Junior and Under 23 World Championships which begins on Wednesday. The team is made up of SA’s top junior and U23 girls and […]

Veteran Loose forward Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. This will be the third time that the 37-year-old has led his country. Vermeulen leads a team featuring a core of Rugby World Cup winners and talented newcomers – who have excelled […]