Former Springbok center Peter Cronje passes away aged 70

SA Rugby have paid tribute to former Springbok center Peter Cronje, who passed away on early on Friday 4 September after a battle with cancer, at the age of 70. Cronje, who would have turned 71 later this month, played 15 matches for South Africa, between 1971 and 1974, including seven test matches and scored […]

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ICC T20I rankings: Banton, Hafeez make huge gains in standings

England opener Tom Banton and Pakistan’s experienced middle-order batsman Mohammad Hafeez made significant gains in the ICC T20I Rankings after their superb showings in the three-match series that ended in a 1-1 draw on 1 September. England vs Pakistan effects ICC T20I rankings Banton’s tally of 137 runs, including a knock of 71 in the […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Black Leopards: PSL preview and kick-off time

Mamelodi Sundowns have the PSL title on their minds but know that victory over Black Leopards may not be enough to secure a third straight Premiership. Mamelodi Sundowns vs Black Leopards: PSL preview Sundowns come into this match in second place with goal difference separating them from leaders Kaizer Chiefs. The Brazilians closed that gap […]

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Recovery with resentful Messi brings new complications for Barca

Lionel Messi is staying at Barcelona but for how long?  Messi can negotiate with other teams from 1 January 2020 and leave next summer, when his contract expires and this time he really will be able to go for free.  Messi still unhappy Until then, Barca have to find a way to re-integrate the club’s […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Black Leopards: PSL highlights and results

Mamelodi Sundowns meet Black Leopards in a match that will help decide the PSL title and could also determine which side ends up in the promotion/relegation playoffs. Mamelodi Sundowns vs Black Leopards: PSL preview Sundowns come into this match off the back of a 3-0 triumph over basement boys Polokwane City, a result that has […]

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Watch: Rebels edge Force in a nailbiter to make Super Rugby AU playoffs

Matt Toomua converted a try at the death to book a Super Rugby AU playoff berth for the Melbourne Rebels Saturday, where they will meet the Queensland Reds who upset the table-topping ACT Brumbies. The Rebels needed to beat Western Force by at least four points to clinch third spot ahead of the NSW Waratahs […]

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Ebrahim Rasool appointed as chairman of troubled WPRFU

Former South African Ambassador and ANC MP Ebrahim Rasool has been appointed as the new chairman of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU). Ebrahim Rasool appointed as chairman of WPRFU Rasool was ratified as the new chairman at a WPRFU board meeting on Friday 4 September. Zelt Marais, President of the Union, confirmed the […]

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PSL 2019/2020: Golden Glove goes to Williams for second season in a row

Supersport United stopper Ronwen Williams has won the PSL 2019/2020 season’s golden glove keeping the most clean sheets for the second season in a row. PSL 2019/2020: Most clean sheets Williams played every single league game for SuperSport this season and kept 13 clean sheets throughout the campaign, with his efforts central to the club […]

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