Barker praises Stellies’ ‘never-say-die attitude’
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC celebrates victory during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between Pirates and Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 01 December 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Barker praises Stellies’ ‘never-say-die attitude’

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has praised his side's 'never-say-die attitude' following their comeback victory against Orbit College.

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Reinach hits 50 in settled Bok squad to face Wales
Cobus Reinach of South Africa during the Rugby Championship - New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 13 September 2025. Copyright photo: Masanori Udagawa / www.photosport.nz

Reinach hits 50 in settled Bok squad to face Wales

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes the field against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by national coach Rassie Erasmus.

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Ouaddou shifts focus to Durban City clash
Mandla Ncikazi assistant coach of Orlando Pirates and Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium in Johannesburg on 07 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Ouaddou shifts focus to Durban City clash

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was pleased with his side's performance against Chippa United but is already focused on their next match against Durban City.

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Van Wyk eager to give Blitzboks a fast start in Dubai
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Van Wyk eager to give Blitzboks a fast start in Dubai

It will be almost four years to the day when a bright-eyed 21-year-old Shilton van Wyk ran onto the pitch at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, representing the Springbok Sevens for the first time on the international stage.

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Johannes-Haupt completes World Rugby coaching course
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Johannes-Haupt completes World Rugby coaching course

The opportunity to work with world class mentors and coaches in a highly professional and productive environment was a highlight for Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt, who completed the second and final phase of the World Rugby Level 3 Coaching Course earlier this month.

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Ouaddou responds to Mbokazi transfer rumours
Mbekezeli Mbokazi of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 6 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Ouaddou responds to Mbokazi transfer rumours

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has dismissed rumours that Mbekezeli Mbokazi is set to join Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire FC.

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“We cannot afford any mistakes against Zamalek” -Ben Youssef
Khalil Ben Youssef, assistant coach of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates victory during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Richards at Soccer City, Soweto @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

“We cannot afford any mistakes against Zamalek” -Ben Youssef

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Khalil Ben Youssef says his side cannot afford to make any mistakes when they come up against Zamalek SC.

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“My players impressed, we didn’t concede” – Ouaddou
Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 20 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“My players impressed, we didn’t concede” – Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised his side for keeping a clean sheet against Chippa United.

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