Nominees revealed for SA Rugby Awards 2024
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Damian De Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche

Nominees revealed for SA Rugby Awards 2024

World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year for 2024, Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, is one of five nominees for SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year for the past season, along with Damian De Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche.

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Plumtree boosted by return of key players
Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree during the Investec Champions Cup match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester. Picture date: Saturday December 14, 2024.

Plumtree boosted by return of key players

The Hollywoodbets Sharks team announced by Head Coach John Plumtree has been bolstered by the return of some of their Springboks for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship action when they host the Vodacom Bulls in a massive South African derby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.

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Zungu: I want to bring a winning mentality here
Bongani Zungu of AmaZulu FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 media day for AmaZulu at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on 20 December 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Zungu: I want to bring a winning mentality here

New AmaZulu signing Bongani Zungu wants to bring a "winning mentality" to the club as he looks to help Usuthu win silverware.

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Orlando Pirates send farewell message to Sandile Mthethwa
Sandile Mthethwa of AmaZulu FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 media day for AmaZulu at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on 20 December 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates send farewell message to Sandile Mthethwa

Orlando Pirates have sent a farewell message to defender Sandile Mthethwa following his move to AmaZulu.

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Pakistan win ODI series despite Klaasen’s heroics
Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa celebrates his 50 during the second 2024 One Day International Series game between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa on 19 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Pakistan win ODI series despite Klaasen’s heroics

A heroic showing by Heinrich Klaasen was not enough to help the Proteas as Pakistan secured an 81-run victory in the second one-day international at World Sports Betting Newlands in Cape Town.

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Thalente Mbatha: Meteoric Rise
Thalente Mbatha of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between Pirates and Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 01 December 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Thalente Mbatha: Meteoric Rise

Thalente Mbatha was barely used at SuperSport United but has been a revelation since joining Orlando Pirates, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Benni McCarthy: Tactical Talent
Manchester United first team coach Benni McCarthy during a training session at Trafford Training Centre, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday April 19, 2023.

Benni McCarthy: Tactical Talent

Benni McCarthy sat down with SoccerClub for an exclusive interview on his coaching career to date and time at Manchester United, writes Mark Gleeson.

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Keshav Maharaj set to miss ODI
Keshav Maharaj of South Africa during the International T20 Series match between South Africa and India at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 15 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Keshav Maharaj set to miss ODI

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out for the remaining ODI series against Pakistan.

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Cardoso: We could have finished it much sooner
Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns talks to his players on the bench during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 18 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Cardoso: We could have finished it much sooner

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso felt his side could have finished the game off sooner in their win against Stellenbosch FC.

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Barker: I can’t fault the players for the effort
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC reacts during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between Pirates and Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 01 December 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Barker: I can’t fault the players for the effort

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker was proud of his side's efforts but was disappointed not to have walked away with a point.

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