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It doesn’t take much to make Sebastian Vettel break into song over the team radio airwaves, but he was handed a gimme in Friday practice in Bahrain – or should we say Bark-rain? PREVIEW | STATS AND FACTS AHEAD OF SUNDAY’S BAHRAIN GP Following a red flag stoppage in FP2 as a result of Alex Albon’s big […]

South Africa’s most capped Test referee has paid tribute to the world’s most capped Test referee. Jonathan Kaplan, who blew 70 Tests before hanging up his whistle – which was a record at the time – has called Nigel Owens’ 100th Test on Saturday a “fantastic achievement”. Owens will officiate his 100th – and possibly […]

The weekend’s PSL fixtures continue on Saturday, with Orlando Pirates hosting Baroka at Orlando Stadium. In search of their third straight league win, the Buccaneers are up against a side looking to bounce back after disappointment in their last outing. Orlando Pirates vs Baroka: PSL match preview Bakgaga suffered defeat to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila last […]

The All Blacks bounced back to form with a dominant Tri-Nations victory over Argentina at the Bankwest Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday. READ | SA’S BEST JONATHAN KAPLAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO WORLD’S BEST NIGEL OWENS The All Blacks won 38-0 after leading 10-0 at half-time. Coming off back-to-back defeats to Australia (24-22) and Argentina (25-15), […]

The Griquas will be looking to put a disappointing Super Rugby Unlocked season behind them ahead of their clash with the Lions at Tafel Lager Park on Saturday. The hosts did not win a single match in the tournament gone by, walking away with the wooden spoon, despite being tipped to cause an upset or […]

Mamelodi Sundowns continue their league title defence against last season’s surprise package, Stellenbosch at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night. The Tshwane giants will look to regain their position at the top of the standings after relinquishing the spot to Moroka Swallows, who were in action in midweek. Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stellenbosch: PSL match preview  The […]

Newlands plays host to one of the biggest fixtures in South African rugby, as the Bulls host Western Province in the Currie Cup on Saturday. Following success in Super Rugby Unlocked, the men from the nation’s capital look to add another trophy to their collection in the form of the world’s oldest rugby tournament. Bulls […]

Lewis Hamilton has taken pole position for Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit. WATCH | WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? STRAY POOCH CAUSES CHAOS IN BAHRAIN Hamilton, who has already clinched a record-equaling seventh drivers’ title, will start ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in third. It […]

Mamelodi Sundowns issued out a message of congratulations to former coach, Pitso Mosimane, who guided Egyptian giants Al Ahly to the Caf Champions League title on Friday night. In an all-Egyptian affair, the Red Devils beat rivals Zamalek 2-1 in the final to triumph in the final, in the process claiming a record ninth title. […]