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Gun Run Goes Ballistic!

Adam Lipschitz arrived with a course record in his sights. He delivered with a blistering 1:02:21, breaking Joseph Seutloali’s previous Gun Run Half Marathon record. Irvette van Zyl’s comeback after seven years was another highlight of a massive Hollywood Athletics Club weekend.
🏆 Men: Adam Lipschitz, 1:02:21
🏆 Women: Irvette van Zyl, 1:14:03
🏆 10km Men: Stephen Mokoka, 29:36
🏆 10km Women: Olga Firsova, 35:17

September 13, 2026 No Comments

Rugby

Blackwash in Baltimore: Springboks seal Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series

Baltimore belonged to the Boks. The All Blacks arrived with pride, pedigree and plenty of fight. They left with another bloody nose and a painful entry in the history books. South Africa hammered New Zealand

September 13, 2026 No Comments

Rugby

Stormers discover Robertson Express Lleyton Davids in Paarl

A 64-point Paarl thriller sees the Bulls score six tries to five. Lleyton Davids was a standout for the Stormers, while the Bulls’ attack impressed but their scrum and lineout came under serious pressure.

September 12, 2026 No Comments

Rugby

Four Finals, One Trophy

There is something almost theatrical about the Springboks arriving in Baltimore for the final act of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. The stage is American, the stakes are unmistakably South African, and the opposition is the old

September 12, 2026 No Comments

Betway Premiership

Stellenbosch fight back to earn a point at Athlone Stadium

Stellenbosch FC showed late character to rescue a point in their Betway Premiership encounter against Sekhukhune United at Athlone Stadium on Friday night.

September 12, 2026 No Comments

Rugby

PREVIEW – Baltimore Brawl: Springboks face All Blacks in winner-takes-RGR decider

🔥 BALTIMORE BRAWL! The Greatest Rivalry reaches its final chapter. The Springboks are one win away from claiming the RGR series, while the All Blacks need victory to force a share of the spoils. Richie Mo’unga returns. Siya Kolisi leads the Boks. 70,000-plus fans could turn M&T Bank Stadium into a rugby cauldron. Who owns Baltimore?

September 11, 2026 No Comments

September 13, 2026

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Blackwash in Baltimore: Springboks seal Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series

Stormers discover Robertson Express Lleyton Davids in Paarl

Four Finals, One Trophy

Stellenbosch fight back to earn a point at Athlone Stadium

PREVIEW – Baltimore Brawl: Springboks face All Blacks in winner-takes-RGR decider

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