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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Middendorp concerned with poor game management in Chiefs win over Chippa

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp was a relieved man as his side beat Chippa United on Wednesday night, but did note that game management in the latter part of the contest was something that could be improved. The Glamour Boys maintained their spot at the top of the league standings with a 1-0 victory over […]

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Baroka shift focus to must-win Kaizer Chiefs clash

Baroka head coach Dylan Kerr says his side have it all to play for on the final round of PSL fixtures after the thrashing suffered at the hands of Supersport United. The Limpopo-based outfit are 15th in the standings and need to win against the title-chasing Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday in order to guarantee themselves […]

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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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Kaizer Chiefs advised to enjoy ‘final lap’ against Baroka

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala has advised the Soweto giants to enjoy the final lap in their title chase. Amakhosi square off against Baroka in the league finale on Saturday, and go into the fixture still in pole position, but tied on points with defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Siphiwe Tshabalala’s advice to Kaizer Chiefs  […]

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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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PSL 2019/20 finale: Five teams that could suffer the dreaded drop

The PSL 2019/20 campaign heads into its finale on Saturday, with five clubs not guaranteed a spot in the top flight next season. For one of the 16 teams that competed in the top tier of South African football in the soon-to-be-concluded campaign, the journey ends over the weekend. PSL relegation battle  One more outfit […]

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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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Baroka vs Kaizer Chiefs: PSL preview and kick-off time

The PSL title beckons for Kaizer Chiefs, who visit a desperate Baroka side at Bidvest Stadium in their final fixture of the season on Saturday. Baroka vs Kaizer Chiefs: PSL review  It’s a must-win clash for both sides, who will be keeping a keen interest in another make-or-break clash between defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns and […]

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