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Hugo Broos dodges Teboho Mokoena yellow-card saga amid Bafana’s victory over Benin

Hugo Broos dodges Teboho Mokoena yellow-card saga amid Bafana’s victory over Benin

By Smiso Msomi | Published 2h ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos refuses to address the growing controversy surrounding Teboho Mokoena's yellow card situation, which could cost South Africa three crucial World Cup qualification points. Despite maintaining their Group C lead with a 2-0 victory over Benin, a complaint from the Lesotho Football Association threatens to derail their campaign.

Sekgodiso, Simbine medals show SA athletes can return to world glory

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 4h ago

After breaking their global medal drought at the Paris Olympics, South African athletes are showing promising form ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo. With recent indoor medals from Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso, could 2025 finally be the year that restores SA athletics to the glory days of 2017?

Sekgodiso, Simbine medals show SA athletes can return to world glory

Sekgodiso, Simbine medals show SA athletes can return to world glory

Zain Davids: Blitzboks’ ‘amazing flair’ key to breaking Hong Kong Sevens drought

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 15h ago

Zain Davids: Blitzboks’ ‘amazing flair’ key to breaking Hong Kong Sevens drought

Hlungwani: Razzle-dazzle Stormers won’t abandon identity in physical Ulster URC clash

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 16h ago

Hlungwani: Razzle-dazzle Stormers won’t abandon identity in physical Ulster URC clash

Bulls hero Kriel ready for fullback as not ‘over-thinking’ kicks the key to success

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 18h ago

Bulls hero Kriel ready for fullback as not ‘over-thinking’ kicks the key to success

Sharks’ Jenkins reveals plan to tackle Leinster’s Springbok giant Snyman in URC clash

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 19h ago

Sharks’ Jenkins reveals plan to tackle Leinster’s Springbok giant Snyman in URC clash

Bulls must back Johannes as Jake hopes for ‘fantastic catalyst’

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 24, 2025

Bulls must back Johannes as Jake hopes for ‘fantastic catalyst’

Big Lions fish Van der Merwe is heading for the Shark Tank

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 23, 2025

Big Lions fish Van der Merwe is heading for the Shark Tank

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Sharks can't blow hot and cold against Leinster warns Plumtree

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 23, 2025

Sharks can't blow hot and cold against Leinster warns Plumtree

Sharks can't blow hot and cold against Leinster warns Plumtree

The weird and wonderful world of Rassie and his affinity for the Irish

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 23, 2025

The weird and wonderful world of Rassie and his affinity for the Irish

The weird and wonderful world of Rassie and his affinity for the Irish

Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement against Leinster

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 22, 2025

Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement against Leinster

Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement against Leinster

Siya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 22, 2025

Siya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

Siya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

Lions kicking themselves after squandering opportunities in Cardiff defeat

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 22, 2025

Lions kicking themselves after squandering opportunities in Cardiff defeat

Lions kicking themselves after squandering opportunities in Cardiff defeat

Hanekom returns in big boost for the Bulls while White makes big call at flyhalf

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Hanekom returns in big boost for the Bulls while White makes big call at flyhalf

Hanekom returns in big boost for the Bulls while White makes big call at flyhalf

Plumtree and the Sharks have not forgotten the horror of losing to Zebre

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Plumtree and the Sharks have not forgotten the horror of losing to Zebre

Plumtree and the Sharks have not forgotten the horror of losing to Zebre

Odds on Mike — Stormers, Sharks, Bulls to win in the United Rugby Championship

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Odds on Mike — Stormers, Sharks, Bulls to win in the United Rugby Championship

Odds on Mike — Stormers, Sharks, Bulls to win in the United Rugby Championship

Human Rights Day: Apartheid-defiant Gerrie Coetzee was SA’s human rights world champ

By Herman Gibbs | Published Mar 21, 2025

Human Rights Day: Apartheid-defiant Gerrie Coetzee was SA’s human rights world champ

Human Rights Day: Apartheid-defiant Gerrie Coetzee was SA’s human rights world champ

Plumtree believes Kolisi can reinvent himself as a No 8 at the Sharks

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Plumtree believes Kolisi can reinvent himself as a No 8 at the Sharks

Plumtree believes Kolisi can reinvent himself as a No 8 at the Sharks

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

Hugo Broos: It will be a disaster if Bafana Bafana don’t win crucial Lesotho World Cup qualifier

By Matshelane Mamabolo | Published Mar 20, 2025

Hugo Broos: It will be a disaster if Bafana Bafana don’t win crucial Lesotho World Cup qualifier

Hugo Broos: It will be a disaster if Bafana Bafana don’t win crucial Lesotho World Cup qualifier

Four-Day Series wrap: Lhuan-dre Pretorius scores second ton for Titans vs Western Province

By Ongama Gcwabe | Published Mar 20, 2025

Four-Day Series wrap: Lhuan-dre Pretorius scores second ton for Titans vs Western Province

Four-Day Series wrap: Lhuan-dre Pretorius scores second ton for Titans vs Western Province

Eben Etzebeth’s concussion cleared up, but now hamstring strain keeps him out of Sharks URC team

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 20, 2025

Eben Etzebeth’s concussion cleared up, but now hamstring strain keeps him out of Sharks URC team

Eben Etzebeth’s concussion cleared up, but now hamstring strain keeps him out of Sharks URC team

Tricky blocks can’t slow down ‘always competitive’ Marioné Fourie after world-lead time at ASA Grand Prix

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 20, 2025

Tricky blocks can’t slow down ‘always competitive’ Marioné Fourie after world-lead time at ASA Grand Prix

Tricky blocks can’t slow down ‘always competitive’ Marioné Fourie after world-lead time at ASA Grand Prix

Port Natal Bowls teams shine at Inter-District events

By OWN Correspondent | Published Mar 20, 2025

Port Natal Bowls teams shine at Inter-District events

Port Natal Bowls teams shine at Inter-District events

Esterhuizen, Mapimpi back for Sharks against Zebre but Etzebeth unavailable

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 20, 2025

Esterhuizen, Mapimpi back for Sharks against Zebre but Etzebeth unavailable

Esterhuizen, Mapimpi back for Sharks against Zebre but Etzebeth unavailable