Bok captain Booi hits milestone 50th Test in Spain
Nolusindiso Booi of South Africa is tackled during the 2024 WXV2 Rugby match between South African women and Australia women at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 5 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bok captain Booi hits milestone 50th Test in Spain

Long-serving captain Nolusindiso Booi will become the first player to reach 50 Test caps for the Springbok Women when South Africa face Spain at Campo de Rugby Amorós Palao in Elche on Saturday.

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Nelson Mandela Bay to host Rugby Championship U20
Gv of the stadium during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Last 8 match between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha on the 08 February 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Nelson Mandela Bay to host Rugby Championship U20

International rugby will return to the Eastern Cape next month when the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha plays host to this year's edition of the Rugby Championship Under-20, SANZAAR confirmed.

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Springbok Women to stick to DNA in Spain
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Springbok Women to stick to DNA in Spain

There is no denying the fact that the Springbok Women have established themselves as a formidable set piece team with good success in converting their dominance in those areas into points, which is why there are no reasons why they should move away from that area of excellence when they play Spain in Elche on Saturday, in what will be South Africa’s first Test of the year.

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Nonkululeko Mlaba: Queen Of Spin
Nonkululeko Mlaba of South Africa bowls during the 2024 CSA Womens T20 International Series match between Protea Women and England at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on 27 November 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Nonkululeko Mlaba: Queen Of Spin

Nonkululeko Mlaba has emerged from a tiny town cricket club to be one of the best spin bowlers in the world, writes Nick Said.

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Springboks: Scrumptious
epa11566976 Springbok players gather during the team's training session at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, 27 August 2024. The Springboks host the All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park on 31 August for the first of two Rugby Championship test matches on the All Blacks tour of the country. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Springboks: Scrumptious

One of the biggest weapons in the Springboks' arsenal is their scrum, but what makes it so powerful? Ask Jon Cardinelli.

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Highlights: Stellies edge AmaZulu in Stellenbosch
Sanele Barns of Stellenbosch FC runs to celebrate his goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 15 April 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Highlights: Stellies edge AmaZulu in Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch FC returned to winning ways in the Betway Premiership after claiming a 1-0 win over AmaZulu at the Danie Craven Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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Makhehlene Makhaula: Unsung Hero
Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Training Session Orlando Pirates at 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers , Algeria on 25 November 2024 ©Djaffar Ladjal/BackpagePix

Makhehlene Makhaula: Unsung Hero

Orlando Pirates have added many star names to their squad, but one player has been an invisible force driving them forward this campaign, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Plumtree announces Sharks touring squad for URC
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Plumtree announces Sharks touring squad for URC

A powerful Hollywoodbets Sharks touring squad flies to Scotland this week ahead of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship two-match run in rounds 15 and 16.

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Jayden Adams: Doubt To Dynasty
Jayden Adams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 01 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Jayden Adams: Doubt To Dynasty

From a signing met with raised eyebrows to a key player who's now indispensable - Jayden Adams' rise at Mamelodi Sundowns is nothing short of a football fairytale, writes Mazola Molefe.

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