Why quotas are still needed in SA cricket, and lessons to learn from Rassie’s Springboks

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 3 days ago

Now even just speaking in some of these terms almost sounds absurd, let alone actually implementing the transformation policy. But there is method to Cricket South Africa’s ‘madness’, writes Ashfak Mohamed.

Five players who can showcase ‘point of difference’ Rassie Erasmus demands at Springbok alignment camp

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 4 days ago

As 56 players gather at the Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town, Rassie Erasmus seeks unique talent to strengthen the Springbok squad. From a powerful 153kg prop ...

Prudence Sekgodiso, Luvo Manyonga headline first ASA Grand Prix in Pretoria

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 4 days ago

Caster Semenya’s 1 500m SA record of 3:59. 92 may not be on Prudence Sekgodiso’s radar just yet, but she did break the national 800m record earlier this year at ...

AmaZulu may find themselves on the wrong side of Sundowns' Nedbank Cup relief

Smiso Msomi|Published 6 days ago

The postponement of Mamelodi Sundowns' Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash with Sekhukhune United has created an unexpected advantage that could prove costly for their ...

Van Rooyen: If Lions can colour in the pictures, they can make it happen in URC

Ashfak Mohamed|Updated 6 days ago

The Lions have their United Rugby Championship playoff hopes in their own hands despite their defeat to the Sharks, and coach Ivan van Rooyen is confident that they ...

Lions went to sleep 20 minutes before halftime against Sharks, says coach Ivan van Rooyen

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 week ago

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was equally gutted in the post-match press conference as he reflected on what might have been, as the Sharks clinched the SA Shield as ...

Proud Plumtree delighted Sharks could survive ‘war of attrition’ to down Lions

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 week ago

Sharks coach John Plumtree was a happy coach after his team turned around their fortunes by beating the Lions and winning the SA Shield in the United Rugby Championship ...

Siya Kolisi on the double as Sharks rise from the ashes to clinch SA Shield in URC win over Lions

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 week ago

The Sharks completed a remarkable turnaround against the Lions when they turned an Ellis Park rout into victory at Kings Park on Saturday to land then the SA Shield ...

SuperSport United searching for cup feel-good factor against Orlando Pirates, says Andre Arendse

Obakeng Meletse|Published 1 week ago

Chasing their first domestic trophy success in almost six years, Gavin Hunt and his SuperSport United charges have endured a tough season, and have had by far their ...

Lions wary of ‘hurting’ Sharks at Kings Park, says coach Ivan van Rooyen

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 week ago

The Lions travel to Durban on Saturday for a return match against the Sharks, and coach Ivan van Rooyen is certain that the home team will be much improved after ...

Mamelodi Sundowns must have a good attitude against Sekhukhune United, says Cardoso

Obakeng Meletse|Published 1 week ago

Mamelodi Sundowns shift their focus from the league challenge to the Nedbank Cup as they get set to take on Sekhukhune United for the second time in less than two ...

Jose Riveiro says winning is the fuel that will drive Orlando Pirates against SuperSport United

Mihlali Baleka|Published 1 week ago

Orlando Pirates are navigating through unfamiliar territories. As such, coach Jose Riveiro has encouraged his troops to continue winning as that will enable them ...

Boks didn’t send Jones overseas for intel, but happy to have him back ‘home’

Leighton Koopman|Published 1 week ago

Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones, who resigned from the England set-up, will relocate to South Africa with his family until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. ...

Broos has potent Bafana attack to cover for goalkeeper issues

Mihlali Baleka|Published 1 week ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos have enough depth up front to approach the two Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin this month as cup finals.

India may win Champions Trophy, but Gambhir will know it’s a hollow victory

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

India coach Gautam Gambhir's arrogance in denying his team have enjoyed an advantage in playing at one venue during the ICC Champions Trophy has been mystifying. ...

SuperSport United drop more points as AmaZulu share the spoils

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published 1 week ago

There were no goals in a 90 minutes that see-sawed, with both SuperSport United and AmaZulu doing their best to get the goal that would see them banking the maximum ...

Sibisi the hero as Orlando Pirates stay in PSL title race after beating Chippa United

Mihlali Baleka|Updated 1 week ago

Orlando Pirates, the Sea Robbers, didn’t allow Chippa United’ Chilli Boys to further take the wind out of their sails amid their title challenge after claiming the ...

Ribeiro Costa strikes again, but Mamelodi Sundowns miss target to draw with Golden Arrows

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Updated 1 week ago

A calm Wednesday evening in Hammarsdale was the centre of the party as Lamontville Golden Arrows held Mamelodi Sundowns to a draw in their Premiership clash.

Rob Walter: Proteas one partnership away from doing something special in Champions Trophy loss

Ongama Gcwabe|Published 1 week ago

Right from the start of the match, South Africa started on the back foot, losing a crucial toss in the batting paradise at the Gaddafi Stadium as they went down ...

Plays of the day: Dreadful death-bowling, lack of partnerships see Proteas lose to New Zealand

Ongama Gcwabe|Published 1 week ago

New Zealand shattered South Africa's dreams of playing in their second-ever ICC final with a convincing victory in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy ...