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Bafana Bafana’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C has been thrown wide open following Sudan’s shock victory over Ghana on Tuesday. Although they were playing away from home, 48th-ranked Ghana had been expected to beat 128th-placed Sudan and further entrench their lead atop the standings. SUDAN HAVE MADE IT A THREE-WAY FIGHT Instead, […]

Former Orlando Pirates ace Thabo Rakhale has opened up regarding his surprise move to DStv Premiership newcomers Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila. Rakhale, 30-years-old, joined the Limpopo based side after being on the sidelines for over five months following his departure from Chippa United. The former Orlando Pirates midfielder has explained the reasoning behind his surprise arrival […]

Stellenbosch FC have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Mswati Mavuso as they continue to bolster their squad for the ongoing 2020/21 DStv Premiership season. The South Africa youth international, who was once on the books of Mamelodi Sundowns, has joined Steve Barker’s side as their eighth signing of the transfer window. AMBITIOUS CAPE WINELANDS […]

Outspoken former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has admitted he got his prediction for last Saturday’s Tri-Nations match wrong – horribly wrong! READ | ALL BLACKS SLIP TO THIRD IN WORLD RUGBY RANKINGS Despite not having played a single Test in 402 days, Argentina stunned the rugby world with a convincing victory over the All […]

A Rugby World Cup-like schedule of five Tests in six weeks was tough, but All Blacks captain Sam Cane says that despite that they were champing at the bit to play again after their 25-15 loss to Argentina last Saturday. “It’s a shame we’re not playing this week. After coming off the game that we’ve […]

Both Ghana and Sudan are crying foul over the fact South Africa hosted both the home and away legs of their recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe. And they may have a good argument. Citing Covid-19 concerns, Bafana Bafana hosted the 182nd-ranked Sao Tome in Durban (last Friday) […]

On this day five years ago – November 18, 2015 – All Blacks great Jonah Lomu tragically died. He was 40. The larger-than-life winger dominated the sport during his all-too-short playing career and is still widely regarded as one of the premier left-wings to have ever played the game. Lomu remains the youngest ever All […]

The kick-off time for the delayed Super Rugby Unlocked clash between the Bulls and Pumas at Loftus Versfeld has been confirmed. The match, which was originally scheduled for Friday at 19:30, will now kick off at 14:00 on Saturday. That’s of course if the match goes ahead at all. PUMAS FACE ANXIOUS WAIT ON COVID-19 […]

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced the qualification process for the cricket tournament at the 2022 games in Birmingham. The ICC have sanctioned the involvement of its Commonwealth member nations’ Women’s teams in a T20 tournament. Cricket returns to the Commonwealth Games Women’s cricket will be a part […]

South African MMA flyweight JP Buys earned himself a place on the UFC Roster with a submission victory over American Jacob Silva in Dana White’s Contender Series. JP Buys earns spot on UFC roster Buys joins his American wife Cheyanne on the UFC Roster. She earned her place in the world’s biggest MMA promotion with […]