Super Rugby Unlocked: Vermeulen returns to lead Bulls in Bloem

The Bulls have made five changes to their starting line-up to face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday evening, as Super Rugby Unlocked heads into round two. Returning skipper Duane Vermeulen resumes the number eight jersey while Tim Agaba, who deputised in the hard-fought win over Griquas last week, getting a rest. The powerful Johan […]

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Saca calls on CSA board to stand down immediately

The South African Cricketers’ Association (Saca) have called on the CSA Board of Directors to stand down on Wednesday 14 October. The player’s union made the announcement following the Notice of 14 October 2020 advising of Government Intervention from the Minister of Sports, Art and Culture (DSAC), Minister Nathi Mthethwa. Saca calls on CSA board […]

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MTN8: Prize money, previous winners, fixtures and predictions

The 2020/21 PSL campaign gets underway this weekend with the annual MTN8 competition. The top eight teams from last season’s league campaign will be pitted together for a shot at the first piece of silverware of the season. The tournament follows a consistent seeding format each year with first taking on eighth, second taking on […]

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Veda Manie becomes first women elected to SAREO executive committee

South Western Districts CEO Veda Manie has become the first woman elected to the South African Rugby Employers’ Association (SAREO). Veda Manie is first women elected to SAREO executive Manie was elected to serve on the incoming executive committee of the SAREO along with Eduard Coetzee (KZN Sharks CEO), Eugene Fourie (Leopards CEO) and Edgar […]

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Watch: Anrich Nortje had no idea he had bowled the fastest ball in IPL history

Anrich Nortje revealed that he had no idea he had broken the record for the fastest delivery in IPL history until the post-match presentation after the Delhi Capitals victory over the Rajasthan Royals. Nortje oblivious to record Nortje came back from an early pasting at the hands of England superstar Jos Buttler, firing through the […]

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Angst Downunder as Springboks set to drop Rugby Championship

There is anxiety in rugby circles in New Zealand and Australia with SA Rugby seemingly set to withdraw the defending champion Springboks from the SANZAAR event slated to start at the end of the month. SA Rugby have been involved in an intense back and forth with stakeholders but appear set to put player welfare […]

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WWE Channel on DStv to pay tribute to the Rock

The Rock is man of many names; The Great One, The People’s Champion and the Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment.  All these names are a testament to the incredible athlete, and entertainer Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is.  This man of undeniable charisma and king of legendary catchphrases had fans captured once he shed his […]

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158 more people in SA die after contracting COVID-19, death toll over 18k

The Health Ministry said over the past day, 1,770 new infections were also confirmed. JOHANNESBURG – The Department of Health on Friday recorded that 158 more people had died here in South Africa after contracting COVID-19 bringing the national death toll to 18,309. The Health Ministry said over the past day, 1,770 new infections were […]

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Economic recovery & reconstruction plan must be rolled out urgently – Ramaphosa

The ambitious plan focuses on four key areas: a big public employment drive, energy security, massive infrastructure development and the industrialisation of the economy. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the country’s economic recovery plan in Parliament on 15 October 2020. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said the economic recovery and reconstruction […]

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