Rowan Callaghan

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

Watch VideoGlenrose Xaba eyes SA record as elite women’s field assembles for Gqeberha 10k

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South Africa’s 10km queen Glenrose Xaba believes an elite international field at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K could provide the perfect slipstream for a record-breaking ...

Champions League Round-of-16 play-offs: Italian giants stunned as Bodi/Glimt and Galatasaray dominate

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Inter Milan, Juventus, and Atalanta face an uphill battle after damaging first-leg defeats, while Newcastle United all but secure their spot in the next round.

Watch VideoArsenal title fears resurface after Wolves draw ... but is this really a meltdown?

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Mikel Arteta admitted his side were “not good enough” at Molineux, yet the title race remains finely balanced with plenty of twists to come.

Veteran Shelley Jones feels more international exposure key to SA’s hockey medal hopes

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With major global tournaments approaching, Shelley Jones believes overseas club experience and sustained elite competition are essential to lift South Africa’s men’s ...

South Africa’s 4x400m relay team set for World Indoor Championships as top seeds

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The reigning World Relays champions aim to build on Tokyo bronze as they prepare for back-to-back global events in 2026.

Watch VideoMore than a game, less than a human: How sport fails its black icons from Madrid to Johannesburg

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Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Benfica was suspended after Vinicius Junior alleged racial abuse from Gianluca Prestianni. The incident, mirroring struggles ...

Watch VideoAndy Birkett chases record 16th Dusi Canoe Marathon title in historic edition

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Andy Birkett targets a record-extending 16th Dusi Canoe Marathon crown and 11th straight victory as the iconic three-day race celebrates its 75th edition from Bishopstowe ...

Watch VideoFA Cup: Macclesfield and Mansfield keep the 'Cup magic' alive

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From Macclesfield's historic giant-killing of Crystal Palace to Mansfield's upset of Burnley, the 2025-26 FA Cup proves the magic is still alive.

Kaiyuree Moodley secures top-five finish on return to Fancourt

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Germany’s Celina Sattelkau clinched her second consecutive Sunshine Ladies Tour title at the NTT DATA Ladies’ Pro-Am, while South Africa's Kaiyuree Moodley secured ...

Windvogel and Tshiremba shine as Springbok Sevens Women stun China and Argentina

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The Springbok Women’s Sevens finished second in Nairobi after a dominant win over China and a dramatic extra-time victory against Argentina, with Shannon-Lee Windvogel ...

Ayabonga Kaka three-for helps seal series victory for Proteas Women against Pakistan

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Proteas Women seal T20I series against Pakistan with six-wicket win in rain-reduced Benoni clash.

Tragedy at Midmar Mile as participant passes away after cardiac arrest

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Organisers of the aQuellé Midmar Mile have confirmed the tragic passing of a 63-year-old female swimmer who suffered a cardiac arrest during Sunday’s event at Midmar ...

Liverpool vs Man City: Anfield showdown could shape the Premier League run-in

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Anfield hosts a familiar rivalry with unfamiliar stakes as Manchester City chase Arsenal and Liverpool fight to stay relevant.

Watch VideoCoach Arthur Zwane feels fatigue caught up with AmaZulu against ‘best team’ Pirate

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Usuthu coach says tight turnaround and heavy workload took its toll in 2-0 Betway Premiership defeat at Moses Mabhida Stadium

Watch VideoPirates coach hails Relebohile Mofokeng’s ‘360-degree’ potential after match-winning brace

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Relebohile Mofokeng possesses all the attributes of a modern No. 10 after the youngster’s brace propelled the Buccaneers ...

Skipper Khanyisa Chawane keeps feet on ground after Proteas’ gritty win over England

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Suffocating defence and late composure earn South Africa a 52–48 victory in the opening Spar Challenge Test at Ellis Park Arena.

England Roses wilt under Spar Proteas' defensive onslaught in Test series opener

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It was a night of high drama at the Ellis Park Arena as the Spar Proteas dug deep to secure a 52-48 victory over England.

Local stars out to end foreign dominance of Midmar Mile

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Matthew Caldwell has backed himself and Henré Louw to dominate the podium, but France’s Damien Joly and a deeper elite field promise a tight Midmar Mile battle.

Watch VideoTactical reunion: Can Sinethemba Badela outsmart former side Chippa United?

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After a winning start at Chatsworth, Badela takes his Durban City side to East London to face his former employers in a high-stakes Betway Premiership clash.

Watch VideoImpressive away wins steel resurgent Bulls for URC derby charge against Lions

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Skipper Marcell Coetzee says back-to-back wins in Europe have restored the Bulls' " winning habit" ahead of a high-stakes URC clash at Ellis Park.

Kgaogelo Sekgota scores on debut as Siwelele draw with Richards Bay

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A Moses Mthembu penalty on the stroke of half-time ensured a share of the points for the Natal Rich Boys as Premiership action resumed.

Watch VideoAntonopoulos eyes Midmar Mile redemption after seeding swim victory

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Pretoria swimmer Carli Antonopoulos is determined to turn last year’s Midmar Mile disappointment into success after winning the final seeding swim in Midrand.

Watch VideoFassi, Julius shine as Sharks overpower Clermont in Durban Champions Cup blitz

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After a tense and error-strewn first half, the Sharks found their rhythm at the " Shark Tank" to put Clermont to the sword.

Ndungane feels pressure′s off as Sharks rally around JP Pietersen ahead of Clermont clash

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As the Hollywoodbets Sharks prepare for a must-win Champions Cup clash against Clermont Auvergne, Odwa Ndungane believes interim coach JP Pietersen is exactly where ...

Watch VideoManchester United can’t fix the present by replaying the past

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As United search for yet another reset after Amorim’s sacking, the temptation to turn to former managers looms, but history shows nostalgia has only deepened the ...