Rugby icon Cheslin Kolbe joins THIRSTI in new partnership
South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe scores a try during the Autumn international match at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 16, 2024.

Rugby icon Cheslin Kolbe joins THIRSTI in new partnership

THIRSTI, a leading South African beverage brand committed to providing high-quality hydration, is thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with rugby superstar Cheslin Kolbe.

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“We had to prove we deserve to be in the final” – Nasreddine Nabi
Nasreddine Nabi, coach of Kaizer Chiefs talking to Mfundo Vilakazi and Mduduzi Shabalala of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“We had to prove we deserve to be in the final” – Nasreddine Nabi

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has revealed what he told his squad at half-time, which sparked their comeback against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Vodacom Bulls go down fighting in EPCR Challenge Cup
Bulls take a water break during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 22 March 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Vodacom Bulls go down fighting in EPCR Challenge Cup

The Vodacom Bulls crashed out of the EPCR Challenge Cup but never stopped fighting as they went down 34-28 against Edinburgh, eventually settling for a heart-breaking six-point defeat at the Hive Stadium in the Scottish capital.

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Simmers praises teammates for Krakow glory
South Africa's Mathrin Simmers attacks against the SUA defense on day one of the HSBC France Sevens women's competition at Stade Toulousain on 20 May, 2022 in Toulouse, France. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby/BackpagePix

Simmers praises teammates for Krakow glory

Springbok Women's Sevens captain Mathrin Simmers heaped praised on her team after they closed out the last of three World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger tournaments, in Krakow, Poland, with their first victory in the trio of events.

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Bok Women power past young England side
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Bok Women power past young England side

The Springbok Women outmuscled an England age-group side 50-17 in Marcoussis on Saturday, with a powerful scrum performance providing the foundation for a satisfactory win and end to their first week of touring France and Spain.

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Chiefs, Pirates setup Soweto derby Nedbank Cup final
Deano David van Rooyen of Orlando Pirates challenged by Mduduzi Shabalala of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 01 February 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Chiefs, Pirates setup Soweto derby Nedbank Cup final

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are set to square off in the Nedbank Cup final after winning their respective semi-final clashes on Sunday.

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WATCH: Nabi gives insight ahead of Sundowns clash
Nasreddine Nabi, head coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Semi Final Kaizer Chiefs Press conference at Nedbank offices in Johannesburg on 10 April 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

WATCH: Nabi gives insight ahead of Sundowns clash

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has given his insight ahead of their Nedbank Cup semi-final clash against Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday.

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WATCH: Cardoso shares his thoughts ahead of Chiefs tie
Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Semi Final Mamelodi Sundowns Press conference at Nedbank offices in Johannesburg on 10 April 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

WATCH: Cardoso shares his thoughts ahead of Chiefs tie

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has shared his thoughts ahead of his side's clash against Kaizer Chiefs in the semi-final of the Nedbank Cup.

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Isabella Ludwig: Dreaming Big
Isabella Ludwig of South Africa warming up before the International Womens Friendly match between South Africa and Lesotho at UJ Soweto Stadium in Johannesburg on 22 February 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Isabella Ludwig: Dreaming Big

At just 22, Isabella Ludwig is already a football force to be reckoned with, writes Nick Said.

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Webb: Focus on the execution, not the opponent
Eloise Webb of South Africa during the 2024 WXV2 Rugby match between South African women and Australia women at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 5 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Webb: Focus on the execution, not the opponent

There are a number of objectives for the Springbok Women to reach when they face an England age-group team at Marcoussis in France on Saturday, but for Eloise Webb the most important job on the day would be to stick with structures and implement a good week of learning into the game.

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