Rickelton’s big double-ton puts South Africa in charge
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa during day two of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 4 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rickelton’s big double-ton puts South Africa in charge

Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in tests with 259 as his side ran up a huge 615 before reducing Pakistan to an effective 64 for four at the close on day two of the second and final test at Newlands on Saturday.
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SA clubs back in CAF action this weekend
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SA clubs back in CAF action this weekend

South Africa’s three representatives in African club competition return to continental assignments this weekend with Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch all looking for positive results that will enhance their hopes of advancing past the group phase and into the knockout stage.
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Rickelton revels in unbeaten century against Pakistan
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa during day one of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 3 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rickelton revels in unbeaten century against Pakistan

Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 176 has put South Africa into a strong position following the first day of the second test against Pakistan on Friday, as the left-handed opener admitted first innings runs could be vital on the Newlands wickets.
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New ball for Springboks and SA Rugby
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New ball for Springboks and SA Rugby

SA Rugby unveiled Rhino as its new match ball partner on Wednesday, with the world’s No 1 rugby training equipment supplier coming on board after signing a seven-year partnership to provide match balls at international level for the Springbok men and women’s teams, as well as for all domestic competitions.

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South African Carnell takes over at Philadelphia Union
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South African Carnell takes over at Philadelphia Union

Bradley Carnell has made a return to the dugout in Major League Soccer having been appointed head coach of Philadelphia Union, where there is already a South African connection.
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Kopo: It’s the worst I’ve seen us this entire season
Kwanele Kopo, head coach of Chippa United during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between AmaZulu and Chippa United at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 29 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Kopo: It’s the worst I’ve seen us this entire season

Chippa United coach Kwanele Kopo insists their performance against Kaizer Chiefs was their worst performance this season.

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