New SA20 season set for lift-off
Faf Du Plessis of Joburg Super Kings hits over the top for six during the 2023 SA20 match between Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape held in Wanderers in Johannesburg on 05 February 2023. Photo by Nic Bothma/Sportzpics/SA20/BackpagePix

New SA20 season set for lift-off

Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will get an early test of their credentials when they face Joburg Super Kings in the opening match of this year’s SA20 on Wednesday. (more…)

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Ireland facing backline crisis ahead of Six Nations
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12520507ba) Connacht vs Vodacom Bulls. Connacht's Mack Hansen with Lionel Mapoe of Vodacom Bulls United Rugby Championship, The Sportsground, Galway - 01 Oct 2021

Ireland facing backline crisis ahead of Six Nations

Ireland have suffered a double blow ahead of the Six Nations Championships that starts in early February after wings Mack Hansen and Jimmy O’Brien were ruled out due to long-term injuries. (more…)

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The best DStv Premiership teams in 2023
Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 29 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

The best DStv Premiership teams in 2023

There will be no prizes for guessing which DStv Premiership club averaged the most points per game in the 2023 calendar year, but the rest of the table makes for some interesting reading. (more…)

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DStv Premiership report card
Langelihle Ndlovu of Polokwane City challenged by Ranga Chivaviro of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 09 December 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

DStv Premiership report card

We have now entered the long six-week DStv Premiership break for the African Cup of Nations, which presents the perfect time to assess the campaign to date for the 16 topflight clubs. (more…)

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Nigeria get pre-AFCON injury blow
Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers training session for Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria on 8 September 2023 © Justina Aniefiok/BackpagePix

Nigeria get pre-AFCON injury blow

Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has had to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations through injury and been replaced by Belgian-based Alhassan Yusuf, the Nigerian Football Federation said. (more…)

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South Africa aim for series win
Team South Africa celebrate after winning the match by an innings and 32 runs during day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

South Africa aim for series win

Stand-in captain Dean Elgar said he will not let the emotions of his final international outing impact the game when South Africa take to the field on Wednesday for the second, and final, test against India at Newlands. (more…)

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Bafana’s strikers short of goals
Emmanuel Imanishimwe of Rwanda challenges Percy Tau of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers between Rwanda and South Africa at Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda on 21 November 2023 ©Julius Ntare/BackpagePix

Bafana’s strikers short of goals

With Lyle Foster and Lebo Mothiba missing, and Bongi Hlongwane not considered, the obvious question for Bafana Bafana heading into the Africa Cup of Nations finals is where the goals are going to come from in the squad. (more…)

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Dean Elgar looks to end test career on a high
Dean Elgar of South Africa during walking off the field after being caught behind for 185 runs day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Dean Elgar looks to end test career on a high

Dean Elgar will be looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.

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Proteas thrash India in first test
Marco Jansen of South Africa celebrate getting the wicket of Virat Kohli of India during day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Proteas thrash India in first test

South Africa shredded through the Indian batting line-up to claim victory by an innings and 32 runs in the first test on Thursday, securing the win inside three days and ensuring their proud home record against the tourists remains intact. (more…)

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Wales coach Gatland hits out at Bok tactics
epa10820469 Kwagga Smith of South Africa (C) scores a try during the Rugby Test match between New Zealand and South Africa in London, Britain, 25 August 2023. Both teams prepare for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France that will kick off on 08 September with New Zealand facing France in the opening match. EPA/NEIL HALL

Wales coach Gatland hits out at Bok tactics

Wales coach Warren Gatland has again called for a reduction in the number of replacements in rugby, saying the Springboks had an unfair advantage in their 2023 Rugby World Cup win. (more…)

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