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Rassie: “It’s sh*t to lose”

Rassie Erasmus accepts full responsibility after the Springboks’ 42-38 defeat by Australia in Perth, admitting the Boks were not good enough.

September 27, 2026 No Comments

Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana open AFCON qualifier campaign with win over Guinea

Bafana Bafana opened their CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Guinea at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, giving Pitso Mosimane a winning start in his return as the national team’s head coach.

September 26, 2026 No Comments

Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series

Four seconds from history: Xaba puts fourth SPAR title within reach

GQEBERHA: Glenrose “Supercharger” Xaba was four seconds from history on a rain-soaked Saturday morning, but her commanding victory in the SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge may have been worth far more than the stopwatch suggested. The

September 26, 2026 No Comments

News

Xaba faces crucial SPAR Grand Prix test in Gqeberha

Glenrose Xaba is chasing a record fourth SPAR Grand Prix title, but with Cacisile Sosibo leading the standings and Tayla Kavanagh absent, Saturday’s 10km could shake up the championship race. A new route, a 550m climb and a fast final 2.5km add another layer to the drama.

September 25, 2026 No Comments

Rugby

Stormers’ halfback puzzle takes shape in Galway

The DHL Stormers’ opening United Rugby Championship match against Connacht in Galway has produced an intriguing selection debate before a ball is kicked. Jurie Matthee gets the No. 10 jersey, Yaqeen Ahmed waits for his

September 24, 2026 No Comments

Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series

Mulaudzi silences doubters with Joburg 10K title defence

Kabelo Mulaudzi kept his cool on a tough, hilly Joburg course to successfully defend his Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K title. The Boxer runner clocked 28:48, averaging 2:43/km, with teammate Zenzile Pheko only four seconds behind in 28:52. 🇰🇪 Deborah Chemutai won the women’s race in 32:50, leading a Kenyan clean sweep of the podium.

September 24, 2026 No Comments

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