Zain Davids honoured to “lift his bat” for Blitzboks
Zain Davids of South Africa sprints for the tryline against France in the Mens Final during day two of the 2024 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 8 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Zain Davids honoured to “lift his bat” for Blitzboks

When he wore the green and gold for the Springbok Sevens the first time – on 28 January 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand – Zain Davids was the proudest man alive and on Friday, eight years later, he will again be on cloud nine when he runs out in his 50th HSBC SVNS tournament for the Blitzboks in Perth.

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: Heir Apparent
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of the Springboks (South Africa) during the 2024 Rugby Test Match between the Wallabies and Springboks at Optus Stadium, Perth Western Australia on the 17th August 2024. (Photo by Daniel Carson/Photosport NZ)

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: Heir Apparent

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has all the makings of a Springbok legend, writes Jon Cardinelli.

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Thabiso Sesane: Rock At The Back
Samuel Darpoh of Magesi FC challenged by Thabiso Sesane of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Magesi FC and Orlando Pirates at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa on 29 December 2024 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Thabiso Sesane: Rock At The Back

Thabiso Sesane had to bide his time at Orlando Pirates but has become a fixture in their defence, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory
Orlando Pirates winners of the 2024 Nedbank Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 01 June 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory

The Nedbank Cup is a chance for clubs to close the season with a special piece of silverware that has been contested since 1971, writes Nick Said.

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Brits wants to make more memories in Perth
David Brits of South Africa is challenged by Celian Pouzelgues of France in the Mens Final during day two of the 2024 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 8 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Brits wants to make more memories in Perth

A year ago, an excited and determined David Brits arrived in Perth with the Springbok Sevens squad keen to debut for his country in the abbreviated version of the game.

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Morena: We need to level up and open the gap
Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Richards Bay and Mamelodi Sundowns at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 28 December 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Morena: We need to level up and open the gap

Mamelodi Sundowns right back Thapelo Morena wants his side to "level up" and further extend their lead over Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

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Khiba signed by Stellenbosch after Adams sale
Thato Khiba of TS Galaxy FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between TS Galaxy and AmaZulu at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on the 7 December 2024 ©Jana Kotze/BackpagePix

Khiba signed by Stellenbosch after Adams sale

Stellenbosch have moved quickly to replace Jayden Adams in the heart of their midfield, using some of the transfer fee received from Mamelodi Sundowns to buy Thato Khiba from TS Galaxy.
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Minnows confident of upset against Kaizer Chiefs
Thulani Dhladhla of Free Agents and Brandon Petersen of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Launch at Nedbank Headquaters, in Johannesburg on 09 January 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Minnows confident of upset against Kaizer Chiefs

Free Agents FC midfielder Thulani Dhladhla believes his side can stun Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 on Sunday, with the minnows confident they can match the Soweto giants.
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Maresca relieved as Chelsea return to winning ways
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Maresca relieved as Chelsea return to winning ways

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was a relieved figure as his side ended a five-game winless streak with a 3-1 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday to move into the top four in the table.
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Paarl Royals leap to top of SA20 table
Paarl Royals captain David Miller and Dinesh Karthik of Paarl Royals between overs

Paarl Royals leap to top of SA20 table

The Paarl Royals spinners continue to dominate at their Boland Park fortress to propel their team to the top of the Betway SA20 standings. 
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