Rowan Callaghan

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

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. ...

Watch VideoStormers v Glasgow Warriors: A 'Test match' for URC log supremacy

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Backline coach Dawie Snyman and skipper Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepare the Stormers for a high-stakes clash against log leaders Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town. ...

Sharks face Edinburgh at Murrayfield as slim URC play-off hopes hang by a thread

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JP Pietersen’s Sharks look to bounce back from their Ospreys disappointment with a trip to Edinburgh, as teenage star Zekhethelo Siyaya provides a rare silver lining. ...

Watch VideoSpringbok Women's Sevens face uphill battle for promotion after tough Hong Kong outing

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Injury-hit Springbok Women's Sevens struggle with intensity in Hong Kong, leaving Coach Cecil Afrika with a massive task ahead of the final promotion legs in Spain ...

Suné Luus hails Keshav Maharaj’s ‘masterclass’ sessions after Proteas Women sail into a 2-0 lead

Rowan Callaghan|Updated

Suné Luus has credited Proteas Men’s spinner Keshav Maharaj for providing the tactical blueprint that led South Africa Women to a dominant 2-0 series lead over India. ...

Watch VideoZekhethelo Siyaya: A star is born amidst Sharks’ play-off heartbreak in Wales

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18-year-old Zekhethelo Siyaya enjoyed a scintillating debut, but the Sharks’ 21-17 loss to Ospreys has left their URC quarter-final hopes hanging by a thread.

Openers set the tone as Proteas Women outclass India for 2-0 lead in T20 series

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Laura Wolvaardt and Suné Luus hit back-to-back half-centuries at Kingsmead to lead South Africa Women to an eight-wicket victory and a 2-0 series lead against India. ...

Watch VideoJP Pietersen fumes at Sharks’ lack of ‘ruthlessness’ and controversial scrum call

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Sharks coach JP Pietersen lamented his side's inability to convert dominance into points and questioned the Ospreys' shift to uncontested scrums in their 21-17 defeat. ...

Watch VideoLucky 13: Team SA confirms swimming squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

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Following an action-packed SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha, 13 swimmers have secured their spots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland.

Aimee Canny steals Coetzé’s thunder as seven swimmers book Glasgow spots at SA Nationals

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World champion Pieter Coetzé arrived as the headline act in Gqeberha, but Aimee Canny’s four-title surge turned the spotlight, headlining a meet that produced a ...

Track detour fuelling Kavanagh’s road-running surge ahead of Cape Town 10K

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A late move into track racing has sharpened KZN star's speed and sparked a breakthrough run of form on the road as she targets another strong showing at the Absa ...

From multi-sport talent to Bok Sevens call-up: Owami Mohuli’s rapid rise to Hong Kong stage

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Springbok Women’s Sevens captain Ayanda Malinga backs young squad for Hong Kong SVNS 2026 impact in absence of injured stalwarts like Nadine Roos.

Lions face defining moment against Glasgow with tough URC run-in looming

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With just four points separating them from ninth place, the Lions cannot afford a slip-up at home before a difficult tour that has troubled them all season.

Lions aim to avenge Glasgow drubbing by disrupting ruck speed at Ellis Park

Rowan Callaghan|Updated

The Lions are drawing motivation from a previous 42-0 loss to Glasgow Warriors as they prepare for Saturday’s URC clash. Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher highlights ...

Watch VideoBlitzboks reset for Hong Kong SVNS as coach Snyman demands discipline and a fresh start

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After a dominant regular season, the Springbok Sevens have arrived in Hong Kong with a " start from zero" mentality. Coach Philip Snyman discusses the reset and ...

Watch VideoYoung Gunners v the City machine: An English Premier League verdict looms at the Etihad

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A once insurmountable gap has shrunk to six points as Manchester City find their ruthless late-season form. We analyse whether Mikel Arteta’s young Arsenal squad ...

SA Swimming Championships: Pieter Coetzé and Chad le Clos lead charge for Glasgow qualification

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South Africa’s premier swimmers, led by world champion Pieter Coetzé and veteran Chad le Clos, descend on Gqeberha for the SA National Swimming Championships. With ...

Watch VideoLinda Motlhalo: Glasgow City cup winner aims to ignite Banyana Banyana against Algeria

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After lifting the Sky Sports Cup in Scotland, midfielder Linda Motlhalo joins Banyana Banyana for a crucial international friendly against Algeria. The playmaker ...

Five key battles as Sharks face must-win Ospreys URC clash in Swansea

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The Sharks’ United Rugby Championship playoff hopes are on the line as they travel to face the Ospreys. From the return of Eben Etzebeth to the breakdown battle ...

Watch VideoArthur Zwane urges AmaZulu to focus on self-reliance in CAF qualification race

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AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane insists his side must stop scoreboard-watching and take control of their own destiny. Despite being in the hunt for a top-three finish, ...

Watch VideoGerda Steyn’s ultra-distance dominance: Chasing history and big payouts

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After securing her seventh Two Oceans title, Gerda Steyn eyes a massive payday at the 2026 Comrades Marathon. With a prize purse increase and record bonuses, the ...

Watch VideoGerda Steyn eyes perfection as seventh consecutive Two Oceans title fuels hunger for more

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After securing an unprecedented seventh straight Two Oceans Ultra Marathon crown, South African icon Gerda Steyn reflects on her ageing career and her drive to reach ...

Kenya and Namibia dominate Two Oceans half- marathon as international elite outshine local favourites

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Kenya’s Felix Kibet Masai and Namibia’s Lavina Haitope secured commanding victories at the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon, leaving South African runners ...

Watch VideoAmaZulu’s Top 3 ambitions dented as reliance on rescue acts continues

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AmaZulu’s recent draws against Siwelele and Sekhukhune United highlight a worrying trend: a lack of incision from the starting XI and a dangerous reliance on late-game ...