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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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

Drawing on the collective resources of four different nations, selection for a British & Irish Lions tour is always open to much debate and intrigue. READ | BRITISH & IRISH LIONS GREAT OPPOSED TO PLAYING ‘TOUR’ IN UK None more so than when a relatively unknown or uncapped player beats off competition from more experienced […]

Pitso Mosimane has been accused of destroying rising Al Ahly star Mohamed Sherif by club legend Ahmed Bilal. Former Al Ahly striker Ahmed Bilal believes Pitso Mosimane’s attitude towards 24-year-old striker Mohamed Sherif will destroy the player mentally. Mohamed Sherif scored four goals in his first six appearances after returning from a loan spell however […]