Watch | The try voted best-of-the-best over the past decade

Who would’ve thought the try voted best of the decade wasn’t scored by a backline player? MUST READ | 3 SPRINGBOKS NAMED IN WORLD RUGBY’S TEAM OF THE DECADE Instead, Ireland No 8 Jamie Heaslip’s five-pointer against Italy in the 2016 Six Nations was voted best of the best at a virtual World Rugby awards […]

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From bad to worse as Kaizer Chiefs confirm 2 new injury blows

There appears to be no end in sight to the injury woes currently being experienced by Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs. PICTURES | WHO WORE IT BETTER: WILLARD KATSANDE OR CRISTIANO RONALDO? Amakhosi on Tuesday confirmed two new concerns ahead of their DStv Premiership clash against Black Leopards on Wednesday. Midfielder Dumisani Zuma looks set to […]

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Just in | Springboks to face old foes England on 2021 end of year tour

South Africa and England will meet for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when they clash at Twickenham on November 20, 2021 as part of the Springboks’ three-match tour of Europe. SPRINGBOKS LAST PLAYED ENGLAND IN JAPAN The announcement of the encounter is the second confirmation of the Springboks’ three-match tour […]

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Preview | Champions League fixtures, kick-off times – December 8

The final round of group matches in this season’s Champions League will be played this week. READ | ‘UNHAPPY’ PAUL POGBA WANTS OUT OF OLD TRAFFORD Several teams have already qualified for the next stage, while others still have plenty to play for. LOGS | LATEST GROUP STANDINGS IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 […]

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Australia monitoring Covid-19 security situation in SA ahead of tour

Cricket Australia (CA) are still planning for the tour of South Africa to go ahead in February 2021, but are monitoring the health situation after a security failure in the country forced the postponement of England’s ODI series. READ | HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR DON BRADMAN’S 1ST TEST CAP? England and South Africa’s […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns’ Kermit Erasmus targets elite ‘century club’ of PSL goals

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Kermit Erasmus has set a new goal target before hanging up his boots. IT’S TAKEN ERASMUS 173 MATCHES TO DATE Erasmus joined the ‘50-goal‘ club when he scored in Sundowns’ 3-0 DStv Premiership win over Stellenbosch FC on November 28. It took the 30-year-old 173 matches to score his 50th goal – […]

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Tiger Woods’ Hall of Fame induction on hold due to Covid-19

Tiger Woods’ induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame will have to wait. Organisers said they were postponing the 2021 ceremony until the following year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Reuters. NEW DATE SET FOR MARCH 2022 The 15-time major winner will be inducted alongside 11-time LPGA winner Susie Maxwell Berning, former […]

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Like or loathe him, Owen Farrell joins exclusive Test ‘1 000 point’ club

Like him or loathe him, England flyhalf Owen Farrell has become just the sixth player to score 1 000 points in Test rugby. Farrell reached the milestone in England’s controversial extra-time victory over France in the final of the Autumn Nations Cup at Twickenham on Saturday. Farrell has courted controversy himself in recent years, mainly […]

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RIP | Ben Stokes’ father dies after cancer battle

Ben Stokes’ father Ged Stokes, a New Zealand rugby league international, has died after a battle with brain cancer. Stokes, who played rugby league in England in the 1980s and returned as a coach, was diagnosed with the disease in January. ‘FINE SERVANT TO THE BRITISH GAME’ The Rugby Football League said on Twitter: “We […]

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Sharks get injury ‘shot in the Am’ as skipper returns to training

The Sharks have received a massive injury boost ahead of their top-of-the-table Currie Cup clash against the Bulls in Durban. OUT SINCE OCTOBER WITH A HAND INJURY Captain Lukhanyo Am has rejoined training and is in line to resume skipper duties on Saturday. Am has been out of action since October after he suffered a […]

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