Category: Sports

SA Rugby says it will consult government before making a decision on whether or not the Springboks will participate in the 2020 edition of the Rugby Championship. South Africa are the reigning champions in the southern hemisphere’s premier international competition, but their ability to defend their title still remains in doubt. This is despite Sanzaar’s […]

Having landed a dream move to Glasgow Rangers South African midfielder Bongani Zungu appears set to make his Europa League debut this term. Zungu was signed to Rangers on a deadline day loan move with an option to purchase the player from French outfit Amiens. Zungu set for Europa League debut The midfielder was a […]

Matchday 1 of the inaugural Super Rugby Unlocked tournament continues on Saturday with the first sighting of the Cheetahs, who take on the Pumas at the Free State Stadium on Saturday. Cheetahs vs Pumas: Super Rugby Unlocked preview The men from Bloemfontein are the reigning Currie Cup champions, and will go into this particular competition […]

The WWE Draft kicked off on Friday Night Smackdown with Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon presiding over proceedings. In the first round of the draw, things started off in predictable fashion with Raw and Smackdown picking their top champions Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns. Marquee champions staying put Raw then opted to retain Raw Women’s […]

South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis weighed in at a trim 84kg ahead of his UFC Middleweight bout with Brazilian Markus Perez. Du Plessis is set to make his UFC debut early on Sunday morning when he meets Perez in the Fight Island Octagon. The former KSW and EFC middleweight champion took the fight […]

The Bulls play their first competitive match since an overhaul at the franchise, as they lock horns with the Griquas in their Super Rugby Unlocked opener at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Bulls vs Griquas: Super Rugby Unlocked preview After a rough start to the Super Rugby season, there have been a number of changes made […]

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet for the 56th time on Sunday in a Roland Garros final blockbuster with history on the line for both men. World number one Djokovic is chasing an 18th Grand Slam title and a second French Open which would make him the first man in half a century to win […]

Former Bidvest Wits midfielder Cole Alexander has completed a move to the Indian Super League. The 31-year-old has been linked with a move to Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs, who have been rendered unable to register new players due to a transfer ban imposed on the club by Fifa. Chiefs loss becomes ex-mentor’s gain  He has […]

Unseeded Teenager Iga Swiatek became the first-ever Polish Grand Slam singles title winner on Saturday. Swiatek defeated American fourth seed Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 to become the youngest women’s French Open champion since 1992. Swiatek wins 2020 French Open  The 19-year-old Swiatek, at 54 the second-lowest ranked women’s Roland Garros finalist in the modern era, […]

The Cheetahs routed the Pumas at Free State Stadium in their Super Rugby Unlocked opener on Saturday, winning 53-31 to begin their campaign on a flyer on Saturday. The hosts put on a ruthless display in the first half, dotting down six times to race to a 41-3 lead. Cheetahs 53-31 Pumas: Super Rugby Unlocked […]