A lame horse: How the once-mighty Super Rugby lost its mojo after 30 years

Mike Greenaway|Published 4 hours ago

The southern hemisphere's showpiece competition, Super Rugby, has lost its lustre and is in danger of collapsing unless dramatic change is made.

Why Kaizer Chiefs' final-day fixture in Durban is not a glorified vacation

Mihlali Baleka|Published 4 hours ago

Kaizer Chiefs head into their season finale against Chippa United looking to match their best Betway Premiership points tally in six years.

Loss of Springboks Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Morne van den Berg could force Rassie Erasmus' hand

Mike Greenaway|Published 5 hours ago

An 18-month doping ban for Asenathi Ntlabakanye and a torn biceps for Morne van den Berg have thrown a major spanner into the Springboks' winter planning.

Paranoia and plane delays: Mamelodi Sundowns face week from hell ahead of CAF Champions League final

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published 6 hours ago

Mamelodi Sundowns' preparations for their crucial CAF Champions League final second leg against AS FAR have been derailed by off-field chaos. Despite holding a 1-0 ...

Cricket SA defends travel packages amid Newlands New Year's Test ticketing backlash

Zaahier Adams|Published 17 hours ago

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that additional general access tickets for next year’s highly anticipated New Year's Test between the Proteas and England ...

Andries Sebola urges Orlando Pirates to stay calm in title decider against Orbit College

Mihlali Baleka|Published 18 hours ago

Andries Sebola warned Orlando Pirates against complacency and urged the players to stick to their normal game in the must-win finale.

Wayne Arendse advises Mamelodi Sundowns to stick to their style to beat AS FAR in CAF final

Mihlali Baleka|Published 18 hours ago

Former player Wayne Arendse urges Sundowns to maintain their flair and score an extra goal to conquer AS FAR in Morocco and win the CAF Champions League.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis set for Betway Premiership final-day title and PSL Awards showdown

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published 1 day ago

The 2026 Betway Premiership title race goes down to the wire this Saturday as Orlando Pirates look to dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns when they face Orbit College at ...

THE GREATEST | My five picks for the best FIFA World Cup players from the last five tournaments

Mihlali Baleka|Published 1 day ago

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Mesut Ozil, Diego Forlan, and Zinedine Zidane are hailed as the five best World Cup stars since 2006.Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Mesut ...

Pounds over passion: Has CSA sold out local fans ahead of sacred Newlands pilgrimage?

John Goliath|Published 1 day ago

The New Year’s Test belongs to the communities of Langa, Milnerton, and Rondebosch — not just the highest international bidder.

Orlando Pirates must focus on three critical areas to clinch Betway Premiership crown

Mihlali Baleka|Published 1 day ago

The Buccaneers face relegation-threatened Orbit College with a straightforward equation: win, and the title is theirs after a 14-year wait.

Cricket South Africa faces furious backlash after Newlands Test sells out in minutes

Zaahier Adams|Updated 1 day ago

Cricket South Africa is under immense fire after tickets for the marquee New Year’s Test against England disappeared within seconds of release.

Kaizer Chiefs' fortress, Moses Mabhida Stadium, fuels Cedric Kaze push for 57-point finish

Mihlali Baleka|Published 1 day ago

Amakhosi look to cap off their secured CAF Confederation Cup qualification by matching the 57-point tally from their recent best season when they host Chippa United ...

Orlando Pirates' youth excites coach Abdeslam Ouaddou despite title-race pressure

Mihlali Baleka|Published 1 day ago

Abdeslam Ouaddou praises Orlando Pirates’ youthful energy and ambition but admits their lack of experience occasionally costs the team crucial moments.

Rassie Erasmus celebrated by presidency as Springbok alignment camp begins

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 day ago

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has been awarded the National Order of Ikhamanga in Gold for his inspirational leadership and contribution to South African unity. ...

Miguel Cardoso pleads for sportsmanship as Mamelodi Sundowns brace for hostile Morocco final

Mihlali Baleka|Published 1 day ago

Armed with a 1–0 lead from the first leg, Mamelodi Sundowns stand just 90 minutes away from ending their 10-year CAF Champions League drought.

KZN football rising: From relegation woes to top-flight silverware and Top 8 ambitions

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published 1 day ago

Dramatic resurgence of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) football clubs in the Betway Premiership, marking a shift away from the province's historical association with relegation. ...

Five rising URC stars aiming to catch Rassie Erasmus’s eye at Springbok alignment camp

Rowan Callaghan|Published 2 days ago

With 40 players assembling for the latest Springbok alignment camp, we look at five young United Rugby Championship standouts pushing for higher honours.

Two fallen giants, one defining night: Spurs and Chelsea meet in turmoil at toxic London derby

Rowan Callaghan|Published 2 days ago

Tottenham need a single point at Stamford Bridge to mathematically secure Premier League survival, while Chelsea enter the derby following the shock appointment ...

Leinster eye historic double as South African hurdles await in URC play-offs

Rowan Callaghan|Published 2 days ago

After prioritising Europe throughout the season, Leinster are now two trophies away from completing a historic Champions Cup and URC double — though South African ...