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South Africa’s Lloyd Harris blew blast Australian Alexei Popyrin to reach the second round of the French Open for the first time in his career. Lloyd Harris into Roland Garros second round Harris had the edge in power over the Australian and showed great control over his serve to send down 17 aces on his […]

Siya Kolisi says that the lockdown has given South Africa’s rugby players an opportunity to work on their areas of weakness. Kolisi ready to get back into action Kolisi said that training under lockdown was a challenge but one that many Springboks and Stormers players have risen to meet. “I was keeping fit during lockdown,” […]

England number eight Billy Vunipola reckons his Saracens teammate and Springbok prop Vincent Koch is the best tighthead operating in world rugby today. Vunipola lauds the impact of Springbok Koch Vunipola heralded the Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok’s efforts for Saracens in their European Cup Quarterfinal against Leinster. “The old notion is tighthead is probably the […]

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Josta Dladla says that Gavin Hunt can guide the club to success but needs the backing of the players. Dladla believes that if Kaizer Chiefs players take Hunt’s instruction seriously, the experienced coach will be able to improve the group and bring silverware to Amakhosi. Kaizer Chiefs in good hands Hunt […]

Sixteen rising South African rugby talents have been named to join the Springbok Green and Gold squads for a training week in preparation for next Saturday’s Springbok Showdown. The young players – drawn largely form the ranks of the Junior Springboks – will spend the week in camp with the two national selections before returning […]

National First Division club TS Sporting have confirmed the sudden death of midfielder Katlego Mojela. Mojela reportedly collapsed at training on Friday after complaining of dizziness and could not be resuscitated. Mojela passes away after collapsing at training The club issued a statement confirming his passing on Saturday 26 September. “TS Sporting Football Club would […]

The Bulls beat the Sharks 49-28 thanks to a dominant forward performance and plenty of razzle-dazzle from their backs in their Super Fan Saturday clash. Super Fan Saturday: Bulls vs Sharks match report The Bull enjoyed an early territorial advantage after a clever kick-off but refused an early chance to take a shot at goal, […]

The Stormers survived a Lions rally to record a 34-21 win in the second Super Fan Saturday match on 26 September. Super fan Saturday: Lions vs Stormers – Match report The Lions came out of the gate strong and had the Stormers pinned in their 22 in the opening exchanges. Elton Jantjies produced one of […]

First National Bank (FNB) has appointed Springbok World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi as its brand ambassador. ‘Global icon’ The bank described Kolisi as “a global icon and national hero” who has supported sport development and community upliftment in South Africa. “Siya is a selfless global icon. He is a true embodiment of nation building, unity […]

Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell on Friday to Luis Suarez, the day after the Uruguayan striker had said tearful goodbyes to Barcelona after the club sent him to Atletico Madrid. Messi Laments Suarez departure “Today I went into the dressing room and the awful truth hit me,” Messi posted on Instagram, before renewing his […]