Mamelodi Sundowns break their silence over Motjeka Madisha

DStv Premiership side Mamelodi Sundowns have released a statement regarding defender Motjeka Madisha. READ | PSL SHOWS ZERO SYMPATHY FOR MOURNING MAMELODI SUNDOWNS The Brazilians have revealed that the Madisha family has requested privacy at this difficult time after meeting with pathologists. FAMILY HAS MET WITH PATHOLOGISTS The statement read: “The family of Mamelodi Sundowns […]

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt faces familiar foe in SuperSport United

Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has provided an update regarding his squad ahead of their next DStv Premiership clash on Tuesday, December 15. SUPERSPORT UNITED ARE A FAMILIAR FOE FOR HUNT Amakhosi are back in domestic action against SuperSport United at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville. Kick-off is at 19:30. READ | PSL […]

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Michael Hooper named Australia’s best player – again

Michael Hooper has been named Australia’s best player by his peers, taking his third John Eales Medal despite a poor season by the Wallabies under his captaincy. HOOPER BEAT MARIKA KOROIBETE TO THE AWARD The 29-year-old flank, who is heading for a six-month stint with Japanese Top League side Toyota Verblitz in early 2021, won […]

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Some good injury news at last for Kaizer Chiefs’ supporters

There was some good news for Kaizer Chiefs supporters ahead of their next DStv Premiership clash on Tuesday night. MUST READ | PSL SHOWS ZERO SYMPATHY FOR MOURING MAMELODI SUNDOWNS Amakhosi have struggled greatly this campaign with injuries, but there was light at the end of the tunnel for at least one player in coach […]

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Preview and prediction | SuperSport United v Kaizer Chiefs – 15 December

The DStv Premiership returns with a full round of midweek fixtures in what are either the last or penultimate matches for teams in 2020. READ | GAVIN HUNT FACES FAMILIAR FOE IN SUPERSPORT UNITED It’s a chance to build some confidence heading into 2021 and, as ever in a tough league to predict, provides plenty […]

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All the 2023 RWC draw reaction: Are the Springboks in the ‘pool of death’?

The All Blacks were left to contemplate a tough pool fixture with hosts France at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, while England and Australia secured a “dream” ride. ANALYSIS | THE SPRINGBOKS’ DRAW IS NOT THAT EASY! Defending champions South Africa were plunged into the tournament’s deadliest group.  ALL BLACKS FACE AN IMPRESSIVE FRANCE SIDE […]

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Lockdown has made me hungrier for Dusi, says canoeing star Andy Birkett

The elite men’s singles field that will gather at Camps Drift for the start of the Dusi Canoe Marathon on February 18, 2021 should be wary of defending champion Andy Birkett. LOCKDOWN HAS MADE HIM HUNGRIER The 30-year-old East Londoner says the ongoing lockdown has made him hungrier to get into Dusi racing than he […]

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Currie Cup: Bulls, Sharks coaches okay with ‘soft’ yellow cards

The only blot on a fine Currie Cup contest between the Bulls and the Sharks in Durban on Saturday was a pair of first-half yellow cards dished out to players from either side, but the head coaches have given referee Marius van der Westhuizen the all-clear for his handling of the incidents. Sharks and Bulls […]

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Cheetahs coach Fourie not giving up the Currie Cup hunt yet

Cheetahs head coach Hawies Fourie has insisted that his side are still in the 2020 Currie Cup chase despite falling eight points off the semi-final pace with a loss to the Lions in Bloemfontein on Saturday 12 December. Fourie feels that if the Cheetahs can win their remaining four matches they will be in contention […]

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Verstappen dominates in Abu Dhabi to end tough season with a win

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen outpaced and held off the challenge of the Mercedes pair to end his difficult season with a win. Verstappen was comfortably third but well behind Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas and many will hope this final race is a taste of what could come in 2021. Verstappen wins The Red Bull […]

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