Rugby Championship: Boks not fit enough, says Paulse

Doubts over whether or not the 2020 edition of the Rugby Championship would go ahead were allayed earlier in the week, but uncertainty remains over the reigning champions’ participation. Sanzaar announced on Friday that the competition would take place in Australia during the November-December window. Springboks race against time However, it remains unclear whether the […]

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Wallabies name 16 uncapped players in bumper squad

Sixteen uncapped players were included Sunday in new coach Dave Rennie’s first Wallabies squad, with the youthful line-up “chomping at the bit” ahead of a coronavirus-affected Rugby Championship. The New Zealander took over in July with Australia languishing just seventh in the rankings and a host of experienced players calling it quits following last year’s […]

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Celtic lodge complaint against Sundowns for including ineligible player

Bloemfontein Celtic are said to have lodged a formal complaint against Mamelodi Sundowns for including Tebogo Langerman on the bench during the Nedbank Cup final at Orlando Stadium on Saturday night. The Brazilians completed the treble by claiming a 1-0 victory over Phunya Sele Sele, but the fixture was not without controversy. Mamelodi Sundowns in […]

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Sascoc explains to ICC it’s not taking over SA cricket

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) has cleared the air regarding the perceived takeover of Cricket South Africa (CSA). The committee informed CSA earlier in the week that it had suspended the latter’s board, placing it under administration for a month. Sascoc clarifies cricket ‘takeover’ The move prompted concern over the International […]

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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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Sundowns sweat over injuries ahead of Nedbank Cup final

Mamelodi Sundowns have a few worries ahead of their Nedbank Cup final clash against Bloemfontein Celtic on Saturday. The Tshwane giants are in pursuit of another piece of silverware, just a week after claiming the league title last weekend. Victory over Phunya Sele Sele will see them complete the domestic treble, having also added the […]

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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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