Rowan Callaghan

South African sports writer and journalist who covers a wide range of sporting codes.

Proteas weren’t 'adaptable enough' as Black Caps ease home in third T20 at Eden Park

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Keshav Maharaj pulled no punches after a disappointing eight-wicket defeat in Auckland. Despite a " spicy" opening spell from the seamers, the Proteas' batting woes ...

Watch VideoKayla Reyneke 'incredibly impressive' but New Zealand too strong for Proteas Women in third T20

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20-year-old Kayla Reyneke provided a late-innings spark, but Sophie Devine’s clinical 55* ensured the Proteas Women remain on the back foot. Laura Wolvaardt reflects ...

Sharks brace for Munster grudge match as JP Pietersen demands response in playoff push

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Memories of Jaden Hendrikse’s infamous wink and a dramatic penalty shootout linger as the Sharks prepare for a high-stakes rematch with Munster in Durban.

Watch VideoRising star Luan Giliomee set for Sharks debut against Munster amid backline injury crisis

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19-year-old Luan Giliomee, fresh from scoring for the Blitzboks Sevens, earns his first URC start at fullback for the Sharks this Saturday at Kings Park.

Siya Kolisi earns 50th cap as Sharks reshuffle for Munster grudge match

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JP Pietersen makes eight changes for URC showdown at Kings Park as Mapimpi hits century milestone and debutant Giliomee gets the nod at fullback.

From front row to finish line: Former Springbok props embrace Two Oceans test

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Rugby World Cup winner Marius Hurter and former Springbok prop Eddie Andrews headline a unique crossover from rugby to running at the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon.

Watch VideoSpringbok Women’s Sevens target promotion push in crucial Uruguay leg of SVNS 2

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The Springbok Women's Sevens side. heads to Uruguay with promotion in their sights. We look at the permutations for Nadine Roos and her team as they eye a spot in ...

Watch VideoHSBC SVNS New York: Blitzboks and Fiji set for winner-takes-all regular season finale

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The race for the HSBC SVNS league title reaches a boiling point in New Jersey as the Springbok Sevens and Fiji both progressed to the semi-finals. Tied on 86 points, ...

Watch VideoBlitzboks beat New Zealand in New York as Selvyn Davids closes in on century of tries

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Three yellow cards for the All Black Sevens paved the way for a dominant South African victory in New York. As Impi Visser celebrates 50 tournaments, the Blitzboks ...

Young stars under the spotlight at SA National Water Polo Championships in Durban

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With World Cup spots on the line, South Africa's brightest young water polo talents converge on Durban. We look at the unique individual-entry format designed to ...

Watch VideoThe unseen engine: David Brits on the 'sacrificial work' fuelling Blitzboks' title bid

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David Brits says the Springbok Sevens pack are happy to do the “donkey work” as the Blitzboks target another HSBC SVNS crown in New York after their Vancouver triumph. ...

Watch VideoChampions League reality check: English Premier League struggle in Round of 16

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Despite a record six English clubs reaching the Champions League knockout stage, heavy defeats for Man City, Chelsea, and Spurs suggest the Premier League's dominance ...

Watch VideoMidweek contenders, weekend survivors: The crisis facing Tottenham Hotspur

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Sitting just one point above the Premier League relegation zone after a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur face a crisis of identity. With Igor Tudor ...

Watch VideoEliud Kipchoge to race 2026 Cape Town Marathon in global tour

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Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge chooses the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to kick off " Eliud’s Running World," a seven-continent tour. Discover why this 2026 race marks ...

Watch VideoSouth Africa gears up for more World Athletics Relays glory in Botswana

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Team SA launches intensive training camp ahead of May 2–3 championships, aiming to defend medals after 2025 Guangzhou success.

Triple gold: Lötter dominates in Jeffreys Bay to defend national titles

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Teen star Callan Lötter dominates the women’s races at Marina Martinique, while Henré Louw and Connor Albertyn share the men’s honours in thrilling marathon swims. ...

Durban City edge Golden Arrows on penalties to reach Nedbank Cup semi-finals

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Ten-man Durban City secured a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Lamontville Golden Arrows in a thrilling KZN derby to book their spot in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals. ...

Blitzboks on their way to semi-final: South Africa sweep Pool A at Vancouver Sevens

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The Springbok Sevens produce a flawless opening day in Canada, defeating Great Britain, Spain, and New Zealand to set up a massive semi-final clash against Australia. ...

Watch VideoPromotion over glory: Joseph Mthombeni urges Casric Stars to refocus after Nedbank Cup heroics

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Casric Stars coach Joseph Mthombeni warns his players against complacency following their 2-1 win over AmaZulu, insisting the Motsepe Foundation Championship title ...

Watch VideoArthur Zwane feels AmaZulu ‘won the game in their minds’ before Casric shock

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AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane admits his side " won the game in their minds" before kick-off as Casric Stars secure a shock 2-1 extra-time win in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. ...

Giant-killers Casric Stars claim another big scalp with victory over Usuthu in Nedbank Cup quarter-final

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Casric Stars continued their remarkable run in the Nedbank Cup, defeating AmaZulu 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, thanks to a late winner ...

Watch VideoSharks’ play-off hopes on a knife-edge as power shifts inland

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A dramatic shift in the URC sees the Lions claim the SA Shield while the Stormers slide down the log. We look at the inland surge ahead of the play-off race.

Midmar Mile champions Lotter and Caldwell target national open water glory in Jeffreys Bay

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SA’s top marathon swimmers gather at Marina Martinique for the national championships, with Midmar Mile winners among the favourites for national honours.

Watch VideoBlitzboks target another Vancouver statement as refreshed Visser returns

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Springbok Sevens captain Impi Visser returns from a strategic break as South Africa aim to build on their strong HSBC SVNS form in a tough Vancouver pool featuring ...

Watch VideoMichael Carrick brings calm to Manchester United as unbeaten run sparks top-four surge

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United turned inward once more in the search for Ruben Amorim's successor – and the early signs suggest they may finally have found stability.