Pirates claim seventh straight win in Betway Premiership
Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates challenged by Fezile Gcaba of Richards Bay during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 05 November 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Pirates claim seventh straight win in Betway Premiership

Orlando Pirates secured their seventh straight win in the Betway Premiership standings following their 1-0 victory over Richards Bay at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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Pirates without van Rooyen for Richards Bay clash
Deano Van Rooyen of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 25 October 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Pirates without van Rooyen for Richards Bay clash

Orlando Pirates have confirmed they will be without the services of right back Deano van Rooyen when they take on Richards Bay on Tuesday evening.

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Mngqithi: I expected a dominant performance & goals
Manqoba Mngqithi, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns reacts during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at Soccer City in Johannesburg on 28 September 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mngqithi: I expected a dominant performance & goals

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he expected a dominant performance and a lot of goals, which his side delivered against Kaizer Chiefs.

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Afrika: Pressure but also purpose for Springbok Women’s Sevens
Springbok Women's Sevens assistant coach Cecil Afrika/ Image: SA Rugby website

Afrika: Pressure but also purpose for Springbok Women’s Sevens

The Springbok Women's Sevens squad will travel to Ghana on Wednesday well aware of the pressure the Africa Women's Sevens tournament will bring, alongside expectations for the team to perform in Accra on Saturday and Sunday.

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Nabi apologises for Chiefs defeat
Nasreddine Nabi, coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 02 November 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Nabi apologises for Chiefs defeat

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has apologised following Amakhosi's defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup.

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Chiefs issue apology for fans behaviour
Pitch invader during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 02 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Chiefs issue apology for fans behaviour

Kaizer Chiefs have issued an apology for the “unacceptable behaviour” of their fans during their defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup.

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Rescheduled Vodacom URC derbies confirmed

The new dates for the two opening round Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies involving the four South African teams, which were moved to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final in September, have been confirmed.

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Barker: We need to find a way to compartmentalise
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC reacts during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Polokwane City and Stellenbosch FC at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 29 September 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Barker: We need to find a way to compartmentalise

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has urged his side to find a way to compartmentalise their fixture schedule ahead of their double-header against Marumo Gallants.

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Mathe and Fortuin named in Springbok Women’s Sevens squad
Nompumelelo Mathe of South Africa on the attack during the 2022 Rugby Africa Women's Cup match between South Africa Women and Zimbabwe Women held at City Park in Cape Town on 15 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Mathe and Fortuin named in Springbok Women’s Sevens squad

Nompumelelo Mathe and Leigh Fortuin are in line to make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts next weekend after being named in the squad that will contest the Africa Women's Sevens tournament in Ghana on 9 and 10 November.

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