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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US Open: Williams, Murray headline day four action

Serena Williams and Andy Murray are back in action on day four at the US Open in New York on Thursday. Williams, the tournament’s third seed, continues her bid for a record-equalling 24th singles Grand Slam against unseeded Russian Margarita Gasparyan. US Open heads into day four The second-round match kicks off the evening session […]

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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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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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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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PSL: Referees boss chimes in on controversial officiating

The PSL has been plagued by controversial officiating from referees and their assistants, and the issue was once again on the spotlight on the season’s penultimate round of fixtures, where Kaizer Chiefs defeated Chippa United to remain top of the standings. Referee, Jerry Chavani disallowed what looked like an equaliser from the Chilli Boys, when […]

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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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