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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Kaizer Chiefs coach: Gavin Hunt and Stuart Baxter tapped up for job

Gavin Hunt is reportedly the frontrunner in the race to become Kaizer Chiefs next coach with the former Bidvest Wits tactician is yet to confirm contact from the club. Who will be Kaizer Chiefs next coach? Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila, who bought Bidvest Wits PSL franchise, chose not to take on Hunt’s services. Ernst Middendorp was […]

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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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SA Rugby hopes to clear certain ‘hurdles’ before Springboks return

SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says there are a few issues that need to be ironed out before the Springboks are cleared to return to action. It was confirmed earlier on Friday that the 2020 edition of The Rugby Championship will – in its entirety – take place in Australia in the international window […]

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ICC may ask CSA to account for SASCOC intervention

Sports lawyer David Becker believes the International Cricket Council will ask Cricket South Africa (CSA) to clarify the decision to place the governing body under administration.  CSA were placed under administration by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) after the Olympic committee received a directive to intervene from Minister for Sport, Arts […]

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Holding hits out at England and Australia for not taking a knee

West Indies great Michael Holding has criticised England and Australia for opting not to take a knee in support of the campaign to fight racial injustice, accusing them of making “lame” excuses. Holding, who played in the great West Indian sides of the 1970s and 1980s, in July recalled ugly incidents he experienced as a […]

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SASCOC ‘disappointed’ CSA have taken a stance before meeting

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) are reportedly disappointed that Cricket South Africa (CSA) have resolved to legally challenge their decision to probe the governing body. SASCOC say they will be appointing an investigative task team to look into the rot at CSA. Last month CSA fired CEO Thabang Moroe for alleged […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Nurkovic goes under the knife likely to miss PSL start

Kaizer Chiefs leading scorer last season, Samir Nurkovic, has reportedly undergone surgery and could be out for up to two months. Nurkovic completed the 2019/20 season with the aid of painkilling injections to manage a niggling groin injury. Kaizer Chiefs have yet to confirm that their star forward has gone under the knife, but reports […]

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