Things got ugly in Friday morning’s Super Rugby showdown between the Melbourne Rebels and the Hurricanes, as All Black Ardie Savea threatened an opponent with death. ALSO READ: All Blacks make bizarre decision, new coach to be named soon The Hurricanes travelled from Wellington for their clash against Rebels at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Friday. […]

In a story that took South African rugby by storm last month, Rassie Erasmus said he couldn’t sleep after hearing critical comments from Nick Mallett on a punditry talk show. After an extended absence from social media, Rassie took to Twitter in the early hours to blast Mallett for comments made in an episode of […]

The Proteas wrapped up the first Test against the West Indies inside three days and while many fans didn’t get to enjoy the match live, one young fan made a plan. It was a curious Test match from start to finish. Especially the start. Whoever decided to start the Proteas first Test match of 2023 […]

Former South African Paralympian and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius could be released on parole in a matter of weeks. MUST READ | JUST IN: Gupta family Constantia mansion SOLD “We have been advised by the parole board that the hearing will take place on Friday, 31 March 2023,” his lawyer Julian Knight told AFP. A decision is usually […]

South Africa – and the Kolisi household in particular – are celebrating the beginning of another beautiful love story after top South African Olympian Tatjana Schoenmaker went Instagram official with her new bae, Joel Smith. Joel Smith is the brother of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s wife, Rachel. Schoenmaker shared their news on Instagram to the delight of all […]

Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Schoenmaker and world short-course champion Matthew Sates got their preseason off to the ideal start after picking up victories during the Lausanne Swim Cup in Switzerland at the weekend. In the premier 200m breaststroke event, Schoenmaker finished first with an impressive time of 2:24.45, three minutes and nine seconds ahead of […]

As Langa commemorates its 100th year in 2023, we see efforts to increase cycling in Langa as part of a bigger plan to help residents move around more easily and safely in decades to come. Langa was established in 1923 and is South Africa’s oldest township. In a recent “walk and talk” event, supported by […]

Cape Town Stadium has officially become home to Western Province Rugby following the signing of a 99-year Anchor Tenant Agreement. ALSO READ: Springbok camp speaks out about Nigel Owens links Following the signing of a heads of agreement between the City, Western Province Rugby Football Union and Western Province Rugby in 2019, the Anchor Tenant Agreement, which is […]

Teenager Kai Broom and Jarred van Alphen, aged 18 and 17, have come first in the two-man team category in the Expedition Africa-Mnweni Drakensberg 120 km Adventure Race which was held on Saturday! The Treverton College Matric students were also the youngest competitors in the 120 km event, which was held in rain and storms! […]

Bulls and Springbok legend Morne Steyn has been awarded a farewell benefit year, recognising his long-standing commitment and service to the Pretoria franchise over the last 14 years. Debate: Is CUT’s win over Maties the BIGGEST upset in Varsity Sport history? Steyn’s contract will expire at the end of June 2023 when he will be hang up his boots in order to […]

The Proteas women may have lost the Women’s T20 World Cup final to Australia but there was a heartwarming atmosphere accompanying the team when they arrived at the Cape Town City Hall on Monday. The Mayor, along with Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture […]

A collated look at all the Varsity Cup 2023 Round 2 fixtures and results for matches played on Monday, 27 February. WATCH: Springboks – Eben Etzebeth takes on TWO team-mates and WINS NWU Eagles hammered UFC Shimlas 63-16 in the early match. In the three late matches, Maties were stunned at their Danie Craven fortress in Stellenbosch […]

Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock is not only handy with the willow, he is clearly and excellent fisherman too! ALSO READ: Duminy to quit Paarl, join Proteas De Kock seizes every available opportunity to take a break from wearing the gloves and get out his fishing rod in the hopes of landing his next ‘big one’. QUINTON DE KOCK […]

British reality TV star Tommy Fury beat American YouTuber Jake Paul on points on Sunday in a boxing spectacle intended to boost Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a top-flight fight destination. Despite suffering a knockdown in the eighth and final round of the cruiserweight contest, Fury won a split decision to the delight of Saudi fans, who shouted “Let’s go […]

Three Proteas Women’s stars have been included in the Women’s T20 World Cup Most Valuable Team. Congratulations! In addition, four players from Australia’s winning side also made the team. ALSO READ: Proteas Women fall short in ICC T20 World Cup final Player of the Tournament Ashleigh Gardner is joined by Alyssa Healy, Darcie Brown and Megan […]

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has acknowledged the outstanding performance by the Momentum Proteas during the finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. “With the curtain coming down at the end of the World Cup, we look back at the excellent manner in which the event was hosted and the outstanding Protea […]

This weekend’s Cape Town E-Prix is expected to bring in as much as R2 billion for the local economy. ALSO READ: Intercontinental GT3 Challenge is set to host the best at Kyalami Western Cape Finance and economic opportunities MEC Mireille Wenger welcomed the much-needed injection of direct and indirect investment. Wenger told Times LIVE: “The demand for […]

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury made weight on Saturday ahead of their showdown in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, when both men will put their unbeaten records on the line in a long-awaited contest more about celebrity bragging rights than punching prowess. According to Reuters, heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury sported a keffiyeh headscarf and sunglasses as his half-brother Tommy weighed […]

The Springbok Sevens team crashed out of title contention at the Los Angeles Sevens after losing to Fiji in the Cup quarter-finals on Sunday. REVEALED: When the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup 2023 squad will be named? The Blitzboks lost 28-7 after trailling 14-0 at half-time. It was a tournament to forget for the Blitzboks who reached the quarter-finals despite two defeats in their three Pool B matches. […]

Australia won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the sixth time when they beat South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Newlands on Sunday. Opening batter Beth Mooney anchored the Australian innings, scoring an unbeaten 74 in a total of 156 for six. ALSO READ: Tazmin Brits – From shattered Olympic dreams to World […]

The Springbok Sevens side are through to the Cup quarter-finals at the Los Angeles Sevens despite winning only ONE of their three Pool B matches. This after being drawn in the easiest of the four pools. ALSO READ | Blitzboks handed easy pool draw for Los Angeles Sevens The Blitzboks kicked off their campaign with a scrappy 12-0 win over Canada, but then suffered shock defeats to Uruguay (10-5) and Ireland […]

The Proteas Women will look to unite the nation with a win over Australia in the T20 World Cup final at a sold-out Newlands on Sunday. Ahead of an enthralling and historic occasion in the country’s rich cricketing history, Proteas Women’s captain Suné Luus as well as head coach Hilton Moreeng are eagerly awaiting their […]

If you wish to follow the Blitzboks in action at this weekend’s HSBC World Rugby Los Angeles Sevens, best you set your alarm. BLITZBOKS’ POOL B FIXTURES (SA TIME): Saturday 25 February Canada – 21:49 Sunday 26 February Uruguay – 01:02 Ireland – 05:03 Other pools: Pool A: New Zealand, Samoa, USA, Chile Pool C: Fiji, Australia, Kenya, […]

The 177th Soweto derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday ended in a fifth consecutive victory for Kaizer Chiefs. PHOTOS | Soweto derby: Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates WAGS The Buccaneers were forced to play the final 30 minutes of the match with 10 men after Innocent Maela received a straight red card in the 60th minute, but looked well on their way […]

South Africa will come to a standstill on Saturday afternoon when Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates meet at the FNB Stadium. Both sides will be desperate for nothing less than three points. The Buccaneers are in third position in the standings, five points behind second placed SuperSport United – and a whopping 24 behind leaders […]