Adriaan Wildschutt is the new holder of the South African 10 000m record, breaking the old mark on Saturday that stood for 24 years. LOOK | Two Oceans Marathon record-breaker Gerda Steyn downs a beer – PICTURE Competing at the Track Fest meeting in Los Angeles, Wildschutt stopped the clock in a time of 27:23.10. In doing so, Wildschutt, still only […]

South African UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis made a statement that involved naming himself the future African champion of the UFC. Is The UFC Coming to Africa?; Image; Supplied Coming off a spectacular performance in his knockout victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya gave a chilling message to an unnamed contender in […]

Sharks have been forced to make changes to their match-day squad ahead of a do-or-die showdown with Leinster. Sharks duo Curwin Bosch and Lukhanyo Am. Photo: Steve Haag/Shutterstock. Neil Powell has made several injury-enforced changes, including a captaincy switch, to the Sharks lineup for Saturday’s URC quarter-final against Leinster in Dublin. VIDEO: Springboks talk ‘diversity, transformation […]

The build-up to Saturday’s Soweto derby Nedbank Cup semi-final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is in full swing as the anticipation increases ahead of the potentially epic encounter at FNB Stadium. ALSO READ | What time does the Soweto derby kick-off on Saturday? Kick-off is at 15:00 (SA time). As pointed out by SuperSport, Kaizer Chiefs […]

Orlando Pirates Jose Riveiro sounds really wise and menacing here. Check out his message ahead of Kaizer Chiefs this weekend. Jose Riveiro head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium on 04 May 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix. READ MORE: Chiefs coach, Arthur Zwane issues Soweto derby warning Kaizer Chiefs […]

SA Rugby won’t be needing to replace Mark Alexander as the president says he is not going to be leaving his post. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander. Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images. READ MORE: Kolisi injury update: Too early to make a call, says medical team SA Rugby won’t be needing to replace Mark Alexander as […]

Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has acknowledged he has made mistakes during a season that’s been an emotional rollercoaster. Arthur Zwane, coach of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Zwane’s first full season at the helm of Chiefs has certainly had its ups and downs, with several injuries and suspensions throughout the campaign certainly not helping the […]

Bulls mascot Bulletjie is living it up as a tourist in Cape Town. Bulls mascot Bulletjie at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town. Photo: Twitter. The Bulls are in town for their quarter-final clash against the Stormers, but it is their mascot that the tongues wagging with his quirky and adventurous day trips to several tourist […]

The Proteas-Australia tour will mark the start of the 2023-24 international home season, with Kingsmead Stadium set to host all three matches of the T20 International (T20I) series from 30 August – 03 September. The five-match One-Day International (ODI) series will get underway at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on 07 and 09 September, before the third ODI […]

Ulster Rugby confirmed that they would be bidding a fond farewell to Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen, as he departs the United Rugby Championship club at the end of the season. Vermeulen, who joined Ulster from the Bulls in 2021, has been a key player for the team, leaving a lasting impact both on and […]

As part of our build-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, we will profile each player in the Springboks’ squad. Next up: Eben Etzebeth. Lock Eben Etzebeth currently holds a key leadership role within the Springboks team, while he is expected to reclaim the No 4 jersey after returning to fitness and form in 2023. FOR THE […]

John Plumtree was part of the original Sharks’ band that delivered an iconic piece of 1990s rap music that rocked Kings Park. Sharks coach and rapper John Plumtree. Photo: Sharks Rugby/Supplied READ MORE: Sharks tie down Ntuthuko Mchunu for another 2 years John Plumtree was part of the original Sharks’ band that delivered an iconic […]

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has suggested Orlando Pirates should be wary of a wounded Amakhosi outfit this Saturday. Arthur Zwane, coach of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix READ MORE: Benni McCarthy makes massive claim about his former clubs Amakhosi will meet Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup semi-final at FNB stadium this coming Saturday, with […]

Kolisi underwent the operation on Friday and Springbok team doctor and his medical team will continue to monitor his recovery. Springboks medical team says it’s too early to make a call on Siya Kolisi’s injury. Image: Twitter @springboks SA Rugby said on Wednesday it would monitor the rehabilitation of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. READ MORE: […]

On Saturday, 6 May, 150 years of the oldest schoolboy rugby derby in the country – SACS v Bishops – will take place at Bishops. On Saturday, 6 May, 150 years of the oldest schoolboy rugby derby in the country – SACS v Bishops – will take place at Bishops. Photo: SACS website On Saturday, 6 […]

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopane Motsepe has provided an update on the contract talks of head coach Rhulani Mokwena. Patrice Motsepe’s son, Thlopane Motsepe, has taken over as Sundowns’ chairman. Image: @Masandawana/Twitter. Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopane Motsepe has provided an update on the contract talks of head coach Rhulani Mokwena. ALSO READ | AMAZULU VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS: HOW TO WATCH THE […]

Breaking barriers: Bulls lead the way by becoming the first South African union to launch professional women’s team. The Bulls Daisies squad. Photo: Supplied. In a watershed moment for women’s rugby in South Africa, the Bulls announced a 35-member ‘Daisies’ squad who are to be given professional contracts. ALSO READ: Bulls building ‘something special’ In a statement […]

The official route distance of this year’s 96th Comrades Marathon from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on Sunday, 11 June will be 87.701km. ALSO READ | Comrades Marathon legend Bruce Fordyce pays tribute to Sam Tshabalala Upon completion of the official route course measurement conducted by the Comrades Marathon Association’s (CMA) Route Portfolio, Department of Transports Road Traffic Inspectorate and Msunduzi Traffic, CMA […]

The Stormers will advance to the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship after they face the Bulls, if the bookmakers are indeed correct. Hacjivah Dayimani on the charge for the Stormers. Photo: SA Rugby The Stormers will advance to the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship if the bookmakers are indeed correct. Sure, the game […]

Springbok front-rower Ntuthuko Mchunu has agreed to a contract extension with the Durban-based Sharks for the next two years. Springbok front-rower Ntuthuko Mchunu has agreed to a contract extension with the Durban-based Sharks for the next two years. Photo: @Springboks website Springbok front-rower Ntuthuko Mchunu has agreed to a contract extension with the Durban-based Sharks. WATCH | Carpool Karaoke with […]

The Springboks will face the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match in August – and it’s likely to be a sell-out judging by the number of tickets already sold. ALSO READ | Rachel Kolisi | Pray for Siya: ‘I’ve seen God do it before’ The two teams collide in their final warm-up game […]

The match officials appointed to take charge of the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final between the Stormers and Bulls have been confirmed. ALSO READ: URC playoffs — Who will play against who in the quarter-finals Jaco Peyper has been appointed as the referee for this weekend’s eagerly-awaited all-South African showdown between the Stormers and Bulls in Cape Town. Peyper will be assisted […]

Thousands of children in rural South Africa are set to learn how to ride and maintain bicycles, thanks to an innovative partnership between organisations from the UK and South Africa which will establish a specialist cycle hub. Since 2016, the University of Leeds and the Bambisanani Partnership have devised and delivered a Cycling to Success […]

DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns have been rated as the top side in Africa, but Rhlani Mokwena is having none of it. Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena delivers a press conference. Image: @Masandawana/Twitter. After suffering a 6-2 defeat from Mamelodi Sundowns over two quarter-final legs, CR Belouizdad coach Nabil Kouki has rated Kabo Yellow as the […]

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has made a damning admission after this past weekend’s shock loss to Swallows. Arthur Zwane, coach of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs’ hopes of finishing in the top two in the DStv Premiership effectively suffered a catastrophic blow after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to lowly Swallows at the Peter Mokaba […]