Daisies, Dames and WP lay down early markers in Women’s Premier Division
Lusanda Dumke of Bulls Daisies celebrates a TRY during 2024 Women’s Premier Division rugby match between Bulls Daisies and Western Province Women on the 10 August 2024 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Daisies, Dames and WP lay down early markers in Women’s Premier Division

Defending Women’s Premier Division champions, the Bulls Daisies, opened the 2025 competition with a runaway victory on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames, DHL Western Province and Border Ladies all secured first round wins at home.

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Pirates secure place in Nedbank Cup last 16
Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates tracked by Tlakusani Mthethwa of Richards Bay during the 2024/25 Nedbank Cup match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 26 January 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Pirates secure place in Nedbank Cup last 16

Orlando Pirates claimed a 3-1 victory over Richards Bay to secure their place in the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup.

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Chiefs put four past Free Agents to advance
Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs scores a goal during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Last 32 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free Agents FC on the 26 January 2025 at FNB Stadium in Nasrec © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

Chiefs put four past Free Agents to advance

Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the next round of the Nedbank Cup following their comfortable 4-0 victory over Free Agents FC at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

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Pirates without Sibisi for Nedbank Cup tie
Nkosinathi Sibisi of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 football match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 12 January 2025 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Pirates without Sibisi for Nedbank Cup tie

Orlando Pirates will be without Nkosinathi Sibisi when they take on Richards Bay in the round of 32 in the Nedbank Cup.

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Fiacre Ntwari: Golden Gloves
Fiacre Ntwari of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 media day for Kaizer Chiefs at Chiefs Village in Johannesburg on 25 November 2024 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Fiacre Ntwari: Golden Gloves

Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari has had a tough start to life at Kaizer Chiefs but his former coach has urged him to keep working hard, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Sharks shifts focus to Cardiff clash in URC
Sharks celebrates victory after the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban on the 21st of December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Sharks shifts focus to Cardiff clash in URC

The Hollywoodbets Sharks welcome back a few players to balance those lost to injury as they turn their focus to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and their week 10 clash with Cardiff Rugby at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.

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CAF Champions League: Into Africa
Players celebrated with trophy after Sundowns win the 2016 CAF Champions League Final beating Zamalek 3-1 on aggregate at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt on 23 October 2016 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

CAF Champions League: Into Africa

It has been a tough road for South African clubs in continental competitions over the last three decades, but there have been a smattering of highlights, writes Mark Gleeson.

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