South African sports writer and journalist who covers a wide range of sporting codes.
With 40 players assembling for the latest Springbok alignment camp, we look at five young United Rugby Championship standouts pushing for higher honours.
Tottenham need a single point at Stamford Bridge to mathematically secure Premier League survival, while Chelsea enter the derby following the shock appointment ...
After prioritising Europe throughout the season, Leinster are now two trophies away from completing a historic Champions Cup and URC double — though South African ...
Despite missing out on the URC play-offs, Sharks owner Marco Masotti has firmly hit back at critics, calling his investment in the Durban franchise an " absolute ...
Sharks coach believes the Durban side’s youthful core and growing identity can lay the platform for a stronger URC campaign next season.
Despite securing a home quarter-final, the Stormers head into the United Rugby Championship play-offs facing major questions after an underwhelming finish to the ...
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen reflects on a proud top-eight milestone ahead of a daunting quarter-final clash with Leinster in Dublin, despite a growing injury list. ...
With 60% of his match-day squad under the age of 23, JP Pietersen believes the Sharks have finally laid the blueprint for a top-flight resurgence.
Siya Kolisi signed off his Kings Park career with a magnificent first-half brace as the Sharks finished their URC season by hammering Zebre Parma.
For the first time in years, the promoted clubs aren't the ones in trouble — leaving Spurs and West Ham to fight for their lives.
More than 21,600 runners have officially qualified for the 2026 Comrades Marathon as organisers introduce an earlier start time, staggered three-group starts and ...
While not always grabbing headlines like Siya Kolisi or Eben Etzebeth, Van Heerden’s consistency and work ethic have made him indispensable to the Sharks this season. ...
Siya Kolisi’s final Sharks appearance will headline an emotional afternoon at Kings Park, with Pietersen praising the Bok skipper’s leadership, mentorship and contribution ...
The Durban outfit close out their season with several inexperienced backs in the mix, including Zekhethelo Siyaya, Jaco Williams, Bradley Davids and Lethelihle “Lilli” ...
From Vusi Moyo’s debut to Siya Kolisi’s emotional farewell, we look at the talking points from JP Pietersen’s final team selection of the season.
The Lions head into Saturday’s decisive URC clash against Munster with an opportunity to capitalise on growing unrest within the Irish province, whose turbulent ...
The Stormers are determined to match Cardiff’s intensity in their final URC regular-season fixture, as hooker Andre-Hugo Venter and coach Norman Laker eye a top-two ...
After a dominant showing against Zebre, the Bulls look to secure a home play-off spot at Loftus Versfeld. We highlight five stars, including milestone-man Willie ...
English football’s endless VAR debates offer a warning to SA that controversy does not disappear when referees gain replay screens.
Southern Gauteng women and Western Province men clinched their respective national titles at the University of Johannesburg in a dramatic conclusion to the 2026 ...
Nervy finale in Gqeberha ends in shared spoils, but South Africa do enough to lift inaugural U20 title
The Hollywoodbets Sharks’ injury-hit URC campaign has unearthed a new wave of backline talent, but can the Durban franchise keep hold of their rising stars amid ...
Jurenzo Julius steals the show with a superb hat-trick while young flyhalf Zekhethelo Siyaya shows flashes of promise in a dominant 41-0 United Rugby Championship ...
Richard Kriel celebrates his 50th Lions appearance when Ivan van Rooyen’s in-form side tackle defending URC champions Leinster at the Aviva Stadium in a clash with ...
Sharks coach JP Pietersen says constant injuries prevented the Durban side from building momentum this season, but believes the adversity has accelerated the rise ...
