Category: Sports

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has taken heed the call by President Cyril Ramaphosa to act against the scourge of violence against women and children in the country by launching the Black Day One-Day International in Durban.  STATS | THE BEST BOWLING FIGURES FOR SA IN PAKISTAN The cause-driven Black Day ODI game is set for Saturday, […]

Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane has reflected on his side’s disappointing draw against National Bank on Sunday. READ | PITSO MOSIMANE ACCUSED OF DESTROYING RISING AL AHLY TALENT Al Ahly stumbled somewhat after only drawing 0-0, dropping two points against the newly-promoted side over the weekend. That result has opened the door for Al Ahly’s bitter rivals […]

Proteas skipper Quinton de Kock says top-notch security surrounding the squad since their arrival in Pakistan has allowed them to concentrate fully on cricket. MUST READ | PROTEAS’ INDIAN PERFORMANCE ANALYST DENIED ENTRY INTO PAKISTAN De Kock is leading a 21-strong squad on South Africa’s first tour to Pakistan in 14 years, where they will […]

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers, now in charge of the EP Elephants, has named his first squad of the season. WATCH | PETER DE VILLIERS NAMED NEW EP ELEPHANTS COACH At this stage it isn’t clear when the Port Elizabeth-based side will be in action. Although still unconfirmed at this stage, the EP Elephants could […]

The 2021 edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour will not take place in its usual March slot, but has been postponed to a ‘later date in the year’. In a statement on Monday, organisers of the world’s largest single-day cycling race said: As always, the safety of all participants and the well-being of the […]

SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has revealed that he, his wife and children all contracted Covid-19. OPINION | 3 LAW CHANGES TO MAKE RUGBY A BETTER SPECTACLE Erasmus was diagnosed with microscopic polyangiitis with granulomatosis early in 2019 and underwent chemotherapy throughout the year, including during the Rugby World Cup in Japan. As serious […]

Bath Rugby have welcomed South African playmaker Tian Schoeman to the club. OPINION | 3 LAW CHANGES TO MAKE RUGBY A BETTER SPECTACLE Tian Schoeman made the move from the Cheetahs and will join the squad on Tuesday for training after following a strict self-isolation process since arriving in England on Wednesday, 6 January. The 29-year-old […]

Despite the continuing Covid-19 uncertainty, UAE Emirates has unveiled how they plan to deploy their array of stars in the three Grand Tours this year. READ | AFRICA’S ONLY PRO-CYCLING TEAM SAVED BY LAST-MINUTE SPONSORSHIP The team announced three riders for each of the major three-week races. Predictably, 22-year-old Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar will defend his […]

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt has revealed a rather strange tactic he’s looking to master with the Amakhosi. Generally, a team of the magnitude of Kaizer Chiefs would focus on dominating possession however Gavin Hunt has revealed that his side are happy to give up possession of the ball in order to get better. […]

Percy Tau came off the bench with a little over 15 minutes remaining to help Brighton and Hove Albion to a vital win against Leeds United in the English Premier League on Saturday. READ | NEDBANK CUP DRAW: WHICH TEAMS GOT LUCKY – AND WHICH DIDN’T Brighton won 1-0 and thanks to the three points, moved […]