Jaco Peyper to blow Lions v Sharks Currie Cup clash

Jaco Peyper will referee Saturday’s lone Currie Cup clash between the Lions and Sharks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00. GRIQUAS V BULLS CLASH CANCELLED The clash will be the only match on Saturday after it was confirmed earlier on Thursday that the Griquas v Bulls clash […]

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Hong Kong Sevens party postponed until late 2021

Hong Kong’s famous sevens tournament has been postponed from next April to November over continuing coronavirus uncertainty after it was scrapped altogether this year. The Hong Kong Sevens, which is the highlight of the global sevens circuit and helped inspire the sport’s inclusion in the Olympics, will now take place on November 5-7. HONG KONG […]

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Exclusive | Angelico: From Drumblade to Daily’s Place – A journey to AEW

Born in Drumblade in Walkerville near Johannesburg, Angelico brings an undeniable South African flavour to All Elite Wrestling whenever he makes an appearance. AEW are a fledgeling professional wrestling promotion making big waves in sports entertainment despite being temporarily confined to Daily’s Place in Jacksonville Florida. Angelico has earned a prominent place on AEW programming […]

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Where next for Tokelo Rantie after eSwatini move called off?

The future of Bafana Bafana striker Tokelo Rantie remains uncertain after his proposed move to eSwatini was called off. RANTIE PLAYED FOR PIRATES AND SUNDOWNS Rantie, who has previously played most notably for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL, was due to join Mbabane Highlanders after the two parties had agreed in principle […]

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PSL fixtures: All the match-ups on 15-16 December 2020

More PSL fixtures will be played this week with Week 7 taking place over the next two days. LOG | LATEST STANDINGS IN THE 2020/21 DSTV PREMIERSHIP The round begins on Tuesday, 15 December with four matches, with another four scheduled for Wednesday, 16 December. PSL fixtures on Tuesday, 15 December  The standout fixture will […]

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South African netball team named for SPAR Challenge against Uganda

Having confirmed that the SPAR Challenge will take place early in 2021, Netball South Africa has now selected the team line-ups to participate. Netball South Africa announced last week that the 2021 SPAR Challenge will take place as early as January in Cape Town and six teams will take part. SOUTH AFRICA WILL PLAY UGANDA […]

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WP Rugby charts ‘path to excellence’ on and off the field, seeks new CEO

The Western Province Professional Rugby Board has resolved to make pivotal changes with the aim of achieving excellence, both on and off the field, underpinned by sound governance and leadership in the company. ‘TRANSPARENT GOVERNANCE’ PLANNED In a statement released on Tuesday, the board outlined just how they planned on turning around what has been […]

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Benni McCarthy is a ‘terrible loser’ – and has a tough AmaZulu mandate

Former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy has been tasked with turning AmaZulu into one of South Africa’s leading clubs. ‘WINNING MENTALITY’ GOT MCCARTHY THE JOB AmaZulu president Sandile Zungu said McCarthy’s winning mentality was one of the main reasons he was hired by the KwaZulu-Natal side. READ | SOME GOOD INJURY NEWS AT LAST FOR […]

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Countdown | 200 days to go until British & Irish Lions’ 2021 tour of SA

Tuesday, December 15 marks 200 days to go until the opening match of the 2021 British & Irish Lions’ tour to South Africa. The highly-anticipated tour will kick off on Saturday, July 3 – exactly 28 weeks and four days from now. READ | SAIDS WARNS ATHLETES OVER SUPPLEMENT USE – AND ABUSE FIRST MATCH […]

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Teboho Mokoena thunderbolt wins Goal of the Month award – watch!

The Premier Soccer League has named the winner of the DStv Premiership Goal of the Month award for October/November 2020. READ | BENNI MCCARTHY IS A ‘TERRIBLE LOSER’ The award, the first ever in the new DStv Premiership, went to SuperSport United’s Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena has a flair for the spectacular having won two Goal […]

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