Currie Cup latest: Tournament to kick-off in October run until January 2021

SA Rugby has reportedly sent out a proposal to the various professional franchises suggesting the Currie Cup will start in October 2020. According to the proposed return to play plans, the Currie Cup will kick-off on 3 October and stretch across the summer until a final on 16 January 2021. The Currie Cup is set […]

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Matsushima ‘disappointed’ by Japan’s Eight Nations withdrawal

Japan outside back Kotaro Matsushima said on Monday the Brave Blossoms pulling out of a reported Eight Nations competition is a “disappointment” with the Top League put on hold and domestic-based players set to go without playing until next January. Japan out of Eight Nations Last year’s Rugby World Cup hosts were set to join […]

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Caleb Ewan rockets to Tour de France bunch sprint victory

Australian rider Caleb Ewan produced an irresistible late burst of speed to pip a stunned Sam Bennett of Ireland on the finish line of stage three of the Tour de France on Monday. France’s Julian Alaphilippe retained the leader’s yellow jersey after the 198-kilometre stage from the Nice football stadium to the hilltop town of […]

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Cricket South Africa Annual General Meeting postponed amid crisis

Cricket South Africa have backtracked on their commitment to holding their Annual General Meeting this weekend. The governing body had been set to appoint several new board members and other key positions, but it has become apparent that the contents of the forensic report into the conduct of former CEO Thabang Moroe may call into […]

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IPL: Faf Du Plessis, Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada land in Dubai

The third wave of South Africans set to take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have touched down in Dubai ahead of the 19 September start of the richest T20 League in the world. Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi will link up with their Chennai Super Kings teammates after completing their screening and […]

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Lloyd Harris carries SA’s singles hopes into US Open second round

South Africa’s number two-ranked men’s singles player Lloyd Harris reached the second round of a Grand Slam for just the second time on Monday with a straight-sets 6-4 7-5 6-2 victory over Italian Marco Cecchinato in the US Open in New York. In a tough draw Kevin Anderson went down to fifth-seeded Alexander Zverev of […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns: Mosimane admits PSL title race frustration

In an empty Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday night there was no getting away from the frustration of Pitso Mosimane as his Mamelodi Sundowns side went down to Baroka FC 1-0. Bottles were kicked, words exchanged with opponents and officials, but Mosimane put his actions down to the ‘heat of football’. Frustrated Mosimane wants more Neither […]

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Chippa United: PSL preview and kick-off time

Kaizer Chiefs still have their fate in their own hands in the PSL title race but can ill-afford to drop points against Chippa United. Kaizer Chiefs vs Chippa United: PSL preview Chippa are currently placed 11th on the PSL standings with 31 points from 28 matches, and they are not entirely safe from relegation.  Chiefs […]

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Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns: PSL preview and kick-off time

Polokwane City host Mamelodi Sundowns at the Loftus Versfeld stadium on Wednesday evening in a crucial PSL clash. Polokwane City are on a five game winless run in the PSL. Their dreadful form sees them lingering at the foot of the Absa Premiership table and a win against Mamelodi Sundowns can see them take a […]

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