AfriForum threaten to take CSA to court over ‘racial discrimination’

In a bid to speed up the rate of transformation in the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) intends to exclusively hire black consultants, but that has not gone down well with lobby group AfriForum. The sports body has been in the wars in recent months, after several ex-players came forward with allegations of racial exclusion […]

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Kaizer Chiefs must make the most of their good fortune

Former Kaizer Chiefs stalwart Robert Nauseb says the club need to make the most of their ‘second chance’ to clinch the PSL title. Kaizer Chiefs will be crowned champions if they win their two remaining games, but that is only the case because Sundowns failed to pick up any points against Baroka FC.  Kaizer Chiefs […]

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Jones wants England to break British and Irish Lions call-ups record

England coach Eddie Jones is hopeful of 20-plus of his national team players being called into the British ans Irish Lions squad for the tour of South Africa in 2021. Jones wants England to break Lions call-ups record Jones hopes his England team can clinch the delayed 2020 Six Nations and the 2021 edition to […]

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Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Chippa United: PSL highlights and results

Kaizer Chiefs are sitting at the top of the PSL table, however uncomfortably, with Sundowns breathing down their necks but Amakhosi needed a focused performances to put away a struggling Chippa United 1-0 tonight.  Kaizer Chiefs vs Chippa United: Plenty on the line in PSL clash Chippa United could have clinched PSL football next season […]

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Springbok centre at the heart of Munster’s Pro14 ambitions

Damian de Allende is one of two Rugby World Cup-winners brought on board by Munster in their bid to compete for silverware in the latter stages of the Pro 14 season. . The former Stormers centre signed for the Irish club in July and was joined by Springbok teammate RG Snyman just days later. Why […]

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‘Difficult topics discussed at Proteas camp’, reveals Van der Dussen

Proteas batsman Rassie Van Der Dussen says the recent culture camp attended by members of the men’s national team yielded what was overall a “positive feeling”. The 32 attendees included first-team regulars, with some fringe players as well as a few uncapped rising stars. Van der Dussen reflects on Proteas camp According to Cricket South […]

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Cricket South Africa taken to task over ‘destructive’ racial quotas

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) says it will approach the International Cricket Council (ICC) with a complaint regarding transformation targets in South African cricket. Domestic teams are currently required to field six players of colour in every fixture with at least three black Africans included. In international cricket, the same overall number applies, with […]

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Currie Cup 2020/21: Cheetahs coach warns of dangers of summer rugby

South African rugby is set to resume in the next few weeks but it appears likely that the bulk of Currie Cup fixtures will be played in summer. While the Super Rugby season starts in February, which is the hottest month of the year in most places across South Africa, it will be unusual to […]

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Hansen labels SBW the greatest athlete he has ever coached

Former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen admits to being in awe of the athleticism of Sonny Bill Williams who stands out for him in a 24-year coaching career. Hansen labels SBW’ greatest athlete’ he has coached Hansen said that while Richie McCaw was the best rugby player he had ever had in his charge, Williams […]

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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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