Quinton de Kock feels safe ‘touch wood’ with security in Pakistan

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 […]

Continue Reading

Peter de Villiers names EP squad – and we don’t recognise many players!

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 […]

Continue Reading

Rassie Erasmus confirms he was in ‘pretty bad shape’ battling Covid-19

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 […]

Continue Reading

Cheetahs playmaker Tian Schoeman heads north to Bath

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 […]

Continue Reading

Tadej Pogacar to defend Tour de France title

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 […]

Continue Reading

Kaizer Chiefs need to learn how to play football in reverse – Hunt

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. […]

Continue Reading

Percy Tau’s Brighton pick up vital English Premier League victory

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 […]

Continue Reading

Mesut Ozil and Arsenal finally agree to go their separate ways – report

Mesut Ozil’s seven-year stay at Arsenal is set to end after reports claimed the former Germany attacker and the Gunners have reached an agreement in principle to release him from his contract. READ | THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, WAYNE The 32-year-old has not played for the club since March and his reported £350 000-a-week (R7.2 million) […]

Continue Reading

Preview | 3 key battles in Liverpool v Manchester United showdown

When Liverpool and Manchester United clash at Anfield on Sunday, there will be more at stake than just the usual bragging rights. LIVERPOOL V MANCHESTER UNITED KICK-OFF TIME Kick-off is at 18:30 SA time (we hope you don’t have loadshedding … !) PREDICTION: LIVERPOOL V MANCHESTER UNITED The bitter rivals are engaged in a battle […]

Continue Reading