Rowan Callaghan

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

Stormers’ Venter vows ‘full desperation’ in Cardiff clash despite home play-off safety

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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 ...

Watch VideoBulls target home URC quarter-final: Five key players to watch against Benetton

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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 ...

Watch VideoVAR in South Africa: A miracle cure or a new breed of controversy?

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English football’s endless VAR debates offer a warning to SA that controversy does not disappear when referees gain replay screens.

2026 Hockey IPT: Southern Gauteng and Western Province crowned national champions

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Southern Gauteng women and Western Province men clinched their respective national titles at the University of Johannesburg in a dramatic conclusion to the 2026 ...

Watch VideoFoote praises composure and tactical growth after Junior Boks hold Baby Blacks to lift title

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Nervy finale in Gqeberha ends in shared spoils, but South Africa do enough to lift inaugural U20 title

Watch VideoSharks’ youth revolution: Emerging stars spark talent retention debate

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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 ...

Sharks crush Benetton as Julius hat-trick sparks Kings Park revival

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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 reaches 50-cap milestone as Lions get ready to front up to Leinster

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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 ...

Pietersen rues Sharks’ injury curse after derailed URC campaign

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Sharks coach JP Pietersen says constant injuries prevented the Durban side from building momentum this season, but believes the adversity has accelerated the rise ...

Pietersen says Siyaya switch to flyhalf is part of Sharks’ long-term vision

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JP Pietersen says the Sharks’ injury-hit season has forced them to unearth new talent, with Zekhethelo Siyaya handed a chance at flyhalf against Benetton as the ...

Junior Springboks back settled squad for All Blacks title showdown

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The Junior Springboks need just one log point against New Zealand to secure their first U20 Rugby Championship crown.

Sharks surprise with teen Zekhethelo Siyaya at flyhalf for Benetton challenge at Kings Park

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Springbok-heavy pack and a bold call at flyhalf headline JP Pietersen’s reshuffled side as the Sharks aim to finish their URC campaign on a high.

Relay stars Pillay and Nkoana spearhead SA’s African Championships charge

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Fresh from record-breaking performances at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, Lythe Pillay and Bradley Nkoana headline a balanced South African squad for next ...

Watch VideoSharks seek pride restoring home win against giant-killing Benetton in URC clash

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The Sharks return to Kings Park on Saturday to face a confident Benetton side fresh from upsetting Leinster. With playoff hopes gone, the Sharks aim to avoid a slide ...

Stormers wary of former star Juarno Augustus ahead of crucial Ulster URC clash

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The Stormers head to Belfast to face Ulster in the URC, where they must neutralise former teammate Juarno Augustus to secure their first win at the Kingspan Stadium. ...

Watch VideoChampions League return confirmed: Is Michael Carrick finally the permanent Man United solution?

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Manchester United have secured their return to the Champions League after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool. As Michael Carrick's interim spell continues to ...

Stormers back newly acquired 4G smarts ahead of Belfast test against Ulster

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The Stormers have overhauled their preparation for Friday's trip to Belfast, using past lessons on artificial surfaces to fine-tune their strategy for the top-of-the-table ...

Watch VideoJunior Springboks title hunt goes to the wire after Australian demolition

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The Junior Springboks have secured the U20 Rugby Championship title with a game to spare after a dominant win over Australia, but focus now shifts to New Zealand ...

SA men’s relay teams claim silver as record and qualification mark strong World Relays showing

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African record for 4x100m quartet and Beijing qualification secured, but USA and Botswana deny South Africa gold in Gaborone.

Junior Boks punish ill-disciplined Wallabies to seal U20 Rugby Championship title

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South Africa run in seven tries in emphatic bonus-point win as Australia’s first-half yellow cards prove costly in Gqeberha

Watch VideoSA relay teams surge into World Relays finals in Botswana and secure spots at world champs

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Men’s 4x100m and 4x400m quartets impress in Gaborone heats, while women’s teams narrowly miss out despite national record

Watch VideoJunior Springboks wary of wounded Wallabies in U20 Rugby Championship clash

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Kevin Foote’s charges target an 80-minute performance as Australia seek a response in Sunday’s second-round encounter.

Crinums stay perfect as Fireballs rally in dramatic TNL Power Week 1 finish

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Last year's beaten finalists extend unbeaten streak to six wins, while defending champs regain momentum as Durban hosts an action-packed opening week.

Watch VideoArsenal’s title agony: Why the killer blow was landed long before Manchester City defeat

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As Manchester City close in on a seventh Premier League title, we examine how Arsenal’s failure to shut the door in January cost them the league championship race. ...

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu targets victory for 50th cap milestone

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepares for his 50th Stormers cap against Glasgow Warriors, seeking redemption after a " dagger to the heart" defeat against Connacht. ...