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 […]

After a disappointing World U20 Championship campaign to date, the Junior Springboks are under plenty of pressure as they prepare to face Argentina on the back of a shock defeat to Italy and just a narrow win over Georgia. READ | World U20 Rugby Championship: Fixtures, results, kick-off times The clash between Argentina and the Junior Springboks […]

On Monday, Chiefs began to officially welcome new players ahead of the next season, with as many as six recruits unveiled in a social media blitz. Ranga Chivaviro was signed on a two year deal with a one-year option, but this confirmation came amidst talks that there may be a fight for his services. ALSO READ […]

The Springboks have finally joined in on Rugby World Cup jersey mania with the timely release of their two playing strips set to be worn at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France later this year. The nine-month long wait to reveal the new Nike-designed Springbok jersey finally ended on Tuesday when the Springboks’ new […]

Kaizer Chiefs may finally sign Thulani Serero, but Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly showing some interest in the 33-year-old midfielder. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ KAIZER CHIEFS AND MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TARGET THULANI SERERO Having spent the past decade abroad […]

African women champions Banyana Banyana have made headlines for the wrong reasons this past weekend. The South African national women’s team boycotted their warm-up against Botswana on Sunday afternoon ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup which kick-off later this month. One of the reasons why the team did not want to play was venue choice. The players […]

South Africa’s Aldrich Potgieter aced the par-4 17th hole at Pinnacle Country Club in Milan, Illinois, which measures 345 yards (315 metres). ALSO: SA’s Lawrence wins another DP World Tour title According to the Golf Channel website, the burly 18-year-old, who turned pro after playing the US Open as the reigning British Amateur champion, was among the several players competing […]

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is aiming to win his fifth crown in a row at SW19. Here’s that and other insane stats the Serbian currently boasts. ICYMI: Is this the coldest celebration in tennis history? MIND-BLOWING NOVAK DJOKOVIC STATS AT WIMBLEDON Novak Djokovic is currently ranked Number 2 in the world but not many would […]