Cheetahs’ Historic First-Time Matchups in the EPCR Challenge Cup
Reinhardt Fortuin and Daniel Kasende of the Toyota Cheetahs during the 2023 Currie Cup Final between the Cheetahs and the Pumas at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State on 24 June 2023 © Charle Lombard/BackpagePix

Cheetahs’ Historic First-Time Matchups in the EPCR Challenge Cup

The Toyota Cheetahs will make history in the 2025/26 EPCR Challenge Cup as they prepare for their first-ever encounters against Exeter Chiefs, Racing 92 and Stade Français Paris.

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Chiefs Prep for Sunday’s Al Masry Challenge
Kaizer Chiefs pitch inspection during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium, in Durban on 30 August 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Chiefs Prep for Sunday’s Al Masry Challenge

Kaizer chiefs conducted a training session at the Kaizer Chiefs Village ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage clash against Al Masry SC on Sunday.

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Experienced Blitzbok squad named for season opener in Dubai

Eleven players involved in their season-ending HSBC SVNS World Championship victory in Los Angeles in May will be part of the Springbok Sevens squad for the 2026 HSBC SVNS opener in Dubai next weekend, while Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman added experienced stalwarts Christie Grobbelaar and Donavan Don to his team.

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Bafana drop two places in FIFA rankings
Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Bafana Bafana press conference at Dobsonville Stadium, in Soweto on 01 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Bafana drop two places in FIFA rankings

Bafana Bafana have dropped two places in the latest FIFA World Rankings.

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“Everybody is raring to go” – Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC during the 2025 MTN8 Final media day for Stellenbosch FC at Lentelus Sports Compex in Stellenbosch on 9 September 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

“Everybody is raring to go” – Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says his side are relishing the chance to take on AS Otohô in their CAF Confederation Cup Group C opening on Sunday.

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Chiefs announce travelling squad for Al Masry tie
Kaizer Chiefs pitch inspection during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium, in Durban on 30 August 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Chiefs announce travelling squad for Al Masry tie

Kaizer Chiefs have announced their 22-man travelling squad for their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash against Al Masry SC.

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