Let’s be better, not bitter
Baxter on Bafana

Let’s be better, not bitter

Dear disgruntled Bafana Bafana fans, pick your African side and throw your support behind them; share in their joy and their pain. It’s going to be a wild ride! writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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Okay, let’s get carried away with Russia 2018
Former Brazilian player Ronaldo shakes hands with Denis Cheryshev

Okay, let’s get carried away with Russia 2018

After watching the opening ceremony and the goal fest between Russia and Saudia Arabia, the World Cup fever has hit me too, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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Springboks have direction again
The Boks celebrate a try against England

Springboks have direction again

The Springboks may only be two Tests into the 2018 season, but there are already clear signs of bigger-picture thinking with the World Cup in mind, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Jali set for his biggest challenge
Andile Jali of Mamelodi Sundowns

Jali set for his biggest challenge

What does Bafana Bafana star midfielder Andile Jali’s high-profile move to Mamelodi Sundowns entail? MARSHALL GOUTS deliberates.  (more…)

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Erasmus must lock in Ellis Park heroes
Willie le Roux celebrates his try against England

Erasmus must lock in Ellis Park heroes

SA Rugby needs to do everything in its power to ensure that these Springboks – including those based abroad – play together as much as possible in the lead-up 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Springboks have more to offer
Handré Pollard at training on Tuesday

Springboks have more to offer

The Springboks can be expected to offer more than a one-dimensional approach in the three-Test series against England, but the accuracy of execution will be key to their cause, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Who could replace Zidane at Madrid?
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane

Who could replace Zidane at Madrid?

This afternoon Zinedine Zidane announced that he is leaving Real Madrid, but who can fill the boots of the man who has won three consecutive Champions League titles? DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Real Madrid’s UCL-winning DNA
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos lifts the trophy after the team won the UCL final.

Real Madrid’s UCL-winning DNA

Leading up to the kick-off of Saturday’s Uefa Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, there was one stark difference between the two squads that ultimately cost the Reds. DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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