What is the Autumn Nations Cup: Explainer and fixtures

The Autumn Nations Cup is a competition scheduled to be held in November and December 2020 in place of the customary international visits of Southern Hemisphere sides. What is the Autumn Nations Cup Eight teams will take part in the Autumn Nations Cup. The Six Nations Championship side England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales […]

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South Africa vs Sao Tome e Principe: Preview and prediction

South Africa play their first competitive fixture of the year on Friday night, in a historic clash against Sao Tome e Principe at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Molefi Ntseki’s men are second in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2021 qualifiers after losing their opener and winning their second fixture. South Africa vs […]

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PSL transfer news: Thabo Rakhale resurfaces at TTM

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabo Rakhale has signed for top-flight newcomers Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM). The 30-year-old has been without a club since Chippa United released him in July. Thabo Rakhale joins TTM  He becomes the latest signing announced by the Limpopo-based outfit, joining the likes of Mogakolodi Ngele and Justin Shonga at the club. […]

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Cricket in SA in chaos just 4 days before England are due to arrive

South Africa’s cricketers’ association on Friday expressed “despair and disbelief” at the continuing chaos in the game, four days before England are due to arrive for a limited-overs tour. Cricketer’s association dismayed at CSA conduct The chairman of Cricket South Africa’s interim board, Judge Zak Yacoob, warned earlier that the conflict could discourage England from […]

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Masters latest | Dylan Frittelli grabs share of Round 1 lead, Erik van Rooyen pulls out

South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli has taken a share of the first-round lead at the 84th Masters at Augusta National. LEADERBOARD | Masters at Augusta National After play was halted due to darkness on Thursday, Frittelli returned to the course under sunny skies on Friday to sign for a 7-under, 65. That was good enough for […]

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PRO16 | Unhappy Cheetahs still haven’t ruled out legal route

The Cheetahs have not ruled out taking legal action against SA Rugby after being excluded from next season’s expanded PRO16 tournament. READ | WEEKEND SPORTING DIARY: WHAT’S ON TV – AND WHEN In September, SA Rugby’s general council voted that the current four Super Rugby franchises – the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers – would be […]

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Bafana Bafana vs Sao Tome blog: Live updates from the FNB Stadium

Bafana Bafana head coach Molefi Ntseki has named his starting lineup for tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe. South Africa face Sao Tome and Principe in their third AFCON qualifier this evening at the FNB Stadium at 21:00. Molefi Ntseki’s men picked up three points, a victory at home […]

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WATCH | Sharks’ Curwin Bosch slots late penalty to break Griquas’ hearts

Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch kicked a penalty well into injury time to snatch a 34-33 victory over Griquas on Friday in a Super Rugby Unlocked thriller. Griquas twice led by 13 points during the second half at their Kimberley base and took a two-point lead on 80 minutes when flyhalf Tinus de Beer slotted a […]

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Unconvincing Bafana Bafana edge minnows Sao Tome in AFCON qualifier

South Africa claimed an unconvincing 2-0 win over lowly-ranked Sao Tome and Principe in their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday. The victory moved Bafana Bafana to six points in Group C, three behind Ghana who claimed a 2-0 win over Sudan on Thursday to take […]

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