US Open golf 2020: The six South Africans in the field

The 120th US Open Championship will take place between 17 and 20 September at Winged Foot Golf Club’s West Course, in Mamaroneck, New York with six South Africans making the field. Due to the pandemic, US Open organisers scrapped the qualifying tournament. Usually the third major of the year, the US Open will be the […]

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Former Springbok center Peter Cronje passes away aged 70

SA Rugby have paid tribute to former Springbok center Peter Cronje, who passed away on early on Friday 4 September after a battle with cancer, at the age of 70. Cronje, who would have turned 71 later this month, played 15 matches for South Africa, between 1971 and 1974, including seven test matches and scored […]

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Proteas legend Jonty Rhodes to become coach of Sweden

Former South Africa Test player Jonty Rhodes has been appointed as Sweden’s head coach as part of plans for “growth and development” of the game, the country’s cricket federation announced on Thursday. “Swedish Cricket Federation to invest in junior cricket, high performance and growth through the appointment of South African cricket great, Jonty Rhodes as […]

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WP Rugby president Marais says they won’t be drawn into mudslinging

Western Province Rugby Football Union president Zelt Marais has responded to outgoing independent board member Raymond van Niekerk’s comments to the media. Marais said that he would not be drawn into a war of words with the outgoing member. WP Rugby president Marais doesn’t want a war of words Van Niekerk expressed grave concern at […]

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IPL cricket goes back to bat in new location and with new sponsor

It’s been almost 18 months since cricket’s biggest club competition’s 12th season came to an end. That’s when the Mumbai Indians lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in front of more than 50 000 fans in Hyderabad. The 2020 edition of the tournament was due to begin back in March before the global pandemic […]

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Rugby Championship 2020: Doubts over Springboks participation

South Africa’s participation in The Rugby Championship, which is set to be held towards the end of the year, is yet to be confirmed, according to tournament organisers Sanzaar. Australia was revealed as the hosts of the 2020 edition of the southern hemisphere’s premier rugby competition. It will take place within the December-November international window […]

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Cricket South Africa seeks legal advice following Sascoc takeover

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is considering its legal options, following interventions from the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc). The committee suspended the board of CSA, placing the organisation under administration. The cricket body has been under a much-documented crisis for the past year, with several high-ranking officials dismissed during this period. Sascoc […]

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Orlando Pirates 2-1 Supersport United: PSL highlights and results

It’s an unusually early PSL kick-off as Orlando Pirates and Supersport United square off at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday at 13:30. The Buccaneers are out of the title race and square off against a side still in it, mathematically, in what will be a grudge match. This is after the reverse fixture ended in […]

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Hope and expectation as Tour de France starts in virus shadow

The Tour de France set off from the French Riviera on Saturday, two months later than planned and under the shadow of a coronavirus pandemic which could still shatter hopes of the world’s greatest bike race making it to the Paris finish line in three weeks’ time. Tour de France starts Originally slated for June, […]

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