Wilco Nienaber silenced even the local peacocks with his booming drives as he joined Shaun Norris in a South African double act that topped the leaderboard after Thursday’s first round of the Joburg Open at Randpark Golf Club. The local duo led the field with their rounds of eight-under-par 63, giving them a one-stroke lead […]
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The Proteas and England cricket squads have trained at Newlands ahead of their T20 and ODI series’ starting later this month, albeit separately. READ | I HAD COVID-19 AND DIDN’T KNOW IT, ADMITS MARK BOUCHER England arrived in the country earlier in the week and immediately underwent Covid-19 testing. Thankfully, they returned a clean bill […]
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Watch out Bryson DeChambeau! The big-hitting American has been making waves of late thanks to his impressive physique and booming drives. But he could have competition in the long driving stakes after South Africa’s Wilco Nienaber who unleashed a 439-yard (401m) monster during Round 1 of the Joburg Open at Randpark GC on Thursday. The […]
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The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League finished with the Mumbai Indians thrashing the Delhi Capitals by five wickets to clinch their fifth title on Tuesday. AFP Sport looks at five things we learned from the Twenty20 tournament, which was played behind closed doors in the United Arab Emirates. ‘Smiles back’ Delhi coach Ricky Ponting […]
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The Sharks have been left “saddened” at the news that their home Super Rugby Unlocked clash against the Stormers on Saturday has been cancelled. SA Rugby issued a statement on Tuesday confirming the match at Kings Park would not be going ahead after, curiously, a number of the Sharks’ tighthead props tested positive for Covid-19. […]
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Bafana Bafana’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C has been thrown wide open following Sudan’s shock victory over Ghana on Tuesday. Although they were playing away from home, 48th-ranked Ghana had been expected to beat 128th-placed Sudan and further entrench their lead atop the standings. SUDAN HAVE MADE IT A THREE-WAY FIGHT Instead, […]
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Former Orlando Pirates ace Thabo Rakhale has opened up regarding his surprise move to DStv Premiership newcomers Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila. Rakhale, 30-years-old, joined the Limpopo based side after being on the sidelines for over five months following his departure from Chippa United. The former Orlando Pirates midfielder has explained the reasoning behind his surprise arrival […]
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Stellenbosch FC have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Mswati Mavuso as they continue to bolster their squad for the ongoing 2020/21 DStv Premiership season. The South Africa youth international, who was once on the books of Mamelodi Sundowns, has joined Steve Barker’s side as their eighth signing of the transfer window. AMBITIOUS CAPE WINELANDS […]
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Outspoken former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has admitted he got his prediction for last Saturday’s Tri-Nations match wrong – horribly wrong! READ | ALL BLACKS SLIP TO THIRD IN WORLD RUGBY RANKINGS Despite not having played a single Test in 402 days, Argentina stunned the rugby world with a convincing victory over the All […]
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A Rugby World Cup-like schedule of five Tests in six weeks was tough, but All Blacks captain Sam Cane says that despite that they were champing at the bit to play again after their 25-15 loss to Argentina last Saturday. “It’s a shame we’re not playing this week. After coming off the game that we’ve […]
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