Preview and prediction | SuperSport United v Kaizer Chiefs – 15 December

The DStv Premiership returns with a full round of midweek fixtures in what are either the last or penultimate matches for teams in 2020. READ | GAVIN HUNT FACES FAMILIAR FOE IN SUPERSPORT UNITED It’s a chance to build some confidence heading into 2021 and, as ever in a tough league to predict, provides plenty […]

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All the 2023 RWC draw reaction: Are the Springboks in the ‘pool of death’?

The All Blacks were left to contemplate a tough pool fixture with hosts France at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, while England and Australia secured a “dream” ride. ANALYSIS | THE SPRINGBOKS’ DRAW IS NOT THAT EASY! Defending champions South Africa were plunged into the tournament’s deadliest group.  ALL BLACKS FACE AN IMPRESSIVE FRANCE SIDE […]

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Lockdown has made me hungrier for Dusi, says canoeing star Andy Birkett

The elite men’s singles field that will gather at Camps Drift for the start of the Dusi Canoe Marathon on February 18, 2021 should be wary of defending champion Andy Birkett. LOCKDOWN HAS MADE HIM HUNGRIER The 30-year-old East Londoner says the ongoing lockdown has made him hungrier to get into Dusi racing than he […]

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Currie Cup: Bulls, Sharks coaches okay with ‘soft’ yellow cards

The only blot on a fine Currie Cup contest between the Bulls and the Sharks in Durban on Saturday was a pair of first-half yellow cards dished out to players from either side, but the head coaches have given referee Marius van der Westhuizen the all-clear for his handling of the incidents. Sharks and Bulls […]

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Cheetahs coach Fourie not giving up the Currie Cup hunt yet

Cheetahs head coach Hawies Fourie has insisted that his side are still in the 2020 Currie Cup chase despite falling eight points off the semi-final pace with a loss to the Lions in Bloemfontein on Saturday 12 December. Fourie feels that if the Cheetahs can win their remaining four matches they will be in contention […]

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Verstappen dominates in Abu Dhabi to end tough season with a win

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen outpaced and held off the challenge of the Mercedes pair to end his difficult season with a win. Verstappen was comfortably third but well behind Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas and many will hope this final race is a taste of what could come in 2021. Verstappen wins The Red Bull […]

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Watch: Neymar left in agony after ‘horror injury’ – and may be out for months

Renowned footballer Neymar is nursing what appears to be a serious injury which he sustained during Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) 1-0 loss to Lyon on Sunday, 13 December 2020. Although the extent of the injury remains unclear at this stage, Neymar, a forward for PSG, was close to tears and seen screaming in pain after a […]

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Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly off to winning start in Week 1 of new season

Pitso Mosimane has hardly had a chance to celebrate winning the 2019/20 Egyptian Premier League with Al Ahly before the new season kicked off on Sunday. AL AHLY GOT OFF TO THE PERFECT START Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Mosimane’s Al Ahly side started their 2020/21 campaign with a 3-1 win over Misr Lel Makkasa. Al […]

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SAIDS expresses ‘deep concern’ over multiple steroid use by 15-year-old schoolboy

The South African Institute of Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has expressed its deep concern over a multiple steroid test result from a 15-year-old schoolboy. On their official website, SAIDS confirmed that earlier this year it charged a minor athlete (under 18) for a doping offence after his urine sample tested positive for the presence of multiple […]

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Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa pays tribute to Motjeka Madisha

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana defender Motjeka Madisha died on Sunday morning after a horrific car accident. ONE OF TWO OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR The 25-year-old was one of two occupants of a car that lost control, hit an advertising board and burst into flames in eastern Johannesburg, according to an official, who requested anonymity. […]

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