Opinion | How Jake White has turned Loftus Versfeld into a fortress

Ever since Jake White took over at Loftus Versfeld, the Bulls have been a force to be reckoned with, winning Super Rugby Unlocked and topping the Currie Cup round-robin log, writes Dean Boyle. READ | REFEREES FOR CURRIE CUP SEMI-FINALS NAMED The turnaround in the Bulls mirrors what White achieved with the Springboks after he […]

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Tabish Khan’s mother thought his Pakistan call-up was a prank

Veteran seamer Tabish Khan was not expecting to be called-up to the Pakistan squad for the Test series against South Africa. The 36-year-old enjoyed a good season in Pakistan’s first-class setup but believed his hopes of making the group were slim given his age and learned of his selection from a friend. It is not […]

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Matt Proudfoot’s positive Covid-19 test forces Eddie Jones to self-isolate

England head coach Eddie Jones is self-isolating after his South African-born assistant Matt Proudfoot tested positive for the coronavirus, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Wednesday. OPINION | HOW JAKE WHITE HAS TURNED LOFTUS VERSFELD INTO A FORTRESS Officials, however, said following a further negative test, Jones will join up with his squad ahead […]

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ICC Test Rankings: Pant overtakes De Kock as top wicketkeeper batsman

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has shot up the ICC Test rankings for batsmen after his heroics at the Gabba which helped his country secure a famous win over Australia. Pant top wicketkeeper on ICC Test Rankings for batsmen The India stopper has risen to 13th and in the process has become the highest-rated wicketkeeper on […]

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DStv Premiership latest | Fixtures, kick-off times – Wednesday, 20 January

No fewer than six DStv Premiership matches will be held on Wednesday, 20 January. All the matches will kick off at 17:00. MUST WATCH | ORLANDO PIRATES TIKTOK DANCE VIDEO GOES VIRAL! While they are all important to their respective supporters, the match-up between Swallows FC and Chippa United has the biggest top-of-the-table implications. Should Swallows […]

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Currie Cup has taught Western Province how to handle pressure

Western Province’s propensity to fall asleep at the wheel during matches in this season’s Currie Cup has taught them how to handle pressure according to backline coach Dawie Snyman. Snyman points to Western Province getting over the line in a crucial match against the Cheetahs as evidence that the team had got over their big-match […]

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Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows: LIVE updates and stream

Orlando Pirates welcome the high-flying Golden Arrows to the Orlando Stadium in a DStv Premiership clash this afternoon. Orlando Pirates, fresh off the back of a disappointing 2-0 loss against Black Leopards over the weekend face the tricky task of containing the unbeaten Golden Arrows. Golden Arrows sit in fourth position on the DStv Premiership […]

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Results | DStvPrem: Swallows, AmaZulu draw & there’s a new bottom side!

Wednesday, 20 January saw six matches played in the DStv Premiership – and a new team at the bottom of the standings when all was said and done. MUST WATCH | ORLANDO PIRATES TIKTOK DANCE VIDEO GOES VIRAL! TS Galaxy surprised Maritzburg United, beating the KwaZulu-Natal side 3-0 at home to move off the bottom of […]

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Cricket latest | Rajasthan Royals cut Steve Smith, Lasith Malinga quits IPL

Indian Premier League (IPL) big spenders Rajasthan Royals said on Wednesday they will not be keeping Australian star batsman Steve Smith for this year’s contest while the league’s highest wicket taker Lasith Malinga has retired from all T20 contests. READ | SOCIAL MEDIA EXPLODES AS INDIA’S HEROES MAKE HISTORY DOWN UNDER The Royals decision is a […]

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