Darling of Loftus, Derick Hougaard, eyes a new career … in the NFL

Former Springbok and Bulls flyhalf Derick Hougaard isn’t done with his sporting career. The now 37-year-old, who played eight Tests for the Springboks, has set his sights on … the NFL! Hougaard believes he can resurrect his career, which was cruelly cut short by injury, by impressing as a kicker at a scouting trial next […]

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Champions League matchday three results – 3-4 November 2020

The second Champions League matchday is in the books with a mountain of goals notched this week. Uefa Champions League matchday three Two German sides slammed in six goals on Tuesday night with Bayern Munich destroying Salzburg 6-2 in Austria and Mönchengladbach hammering Shakhtar 6-0 in Donetsk. Real Madrid finally notched a win in the […]

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Orlando Pirates thrilled with Siphesihle Ndlovu progress

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids heaped praise on Siphesihle Ndlovu after the 23-year-old struck a spectacular match-winning goal in midweek. Ndlovu has taken some time to settle in to life at the Buccaneers after earning their attention with a brilliant spell at Maritzburg United. The attack-minded midfielder came off the bench to score a […]

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Exeter Chiefs sign former Junior Springbok Maks van Dyk

Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs have signed former Sharks prop Maks Van Dyk ahead of their 2020/21 campaign. Exeter expect to be without regular frontrankers, Harry Williams and Tomas Francis due to their international commitment in the Autumn Nations Cup. Exeter Chiefs sign Maks van Dyk Van Dyk was seen as a box-ticking replacement with experience […]

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Strong Kaizer Chiefs presence in South Africa Under-23 squad

David Notoane has named his squad for South Africa Under-23’s international friendlies against Saudi Arabia including three Kaizer Chiefs first-team regulars. Notoane is relishing the prospect of finally getting their preparations for the Tokyo Olympics underway. Notoane names strong squad According to the original schedule, the Olympic Games would have been a thing of the […]

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Sirino agrees terms with Al Ahly, Sundowns want over R60 million – Report

The future of Mamelodi Sundowns star Gaston Sirino remains uncertain with growing links to a mega-money departure from Masandawana. Al Ahly have been interested in the Uruguayan star for awhile now, however the Egyptian champions now hold an ace up their sleeve in the form of newly appointed manager Pitso Mosimane. It was Mosimane who […]

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Netball: Proteas to play three-Test series against Malawi Queens

The Proteas will host the Malawi Queens for a Three-Test international netball series in Rustenburg at the end of this month. England and New Zealand were the first international teams to return to the netball court when they faced off in Hamilton, and now it seems the African powers will be joining them. Proteas in […]

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Wrap | All the mid-week Champions League fixtures & results

This week will see another round of Champions League fixtures on Tuesday and Wednesday. There are plenty of eye-catching match-ups not to be missed. English clubs Manchester City and Liverpool were in action on Tuesday, while Chelsea and Manchester United are set to play on Wednesday. All times SA (GMT +2) Standings | Latest Champions […]

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Ntshangase needs to forget about booze and women! – Kosta Papic

Former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs head coach Kosta Papic has issued stern advice to misfiring Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase. Ntshangase has made just 33 appearances since joining Kaizer Chiefs in 2018, 22 of which a starting berth and his former coach Papic believes attractions away from the football pitch is hampering the highly […]

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Springboks commit to Rugby Championship until 2030, no word on Super Rugby

South Africa have committed to the Rugby Championship until 2030, organising body SANZAAR said on Wednesday, after the Rugby World Cup holders’ absence from this year’s edition sparked speculation they may shift to Europe. The announcement is a boon for the game in the southern hemisphere, after coronavirus disruption tore Super Rugby apart and left […]

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