‘The Chef’ Yaqeen Ahmed leads SA U20 charge in Georgia
As the Junior Springboks pack their bags for Tbilisi, they do so with a new maestro in the kitchen. At just 19, flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed, known simply as “The Chef,” headlines an exciting 31-man SA…
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adidas and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 shift into top gear for 2026 teamwear
South Africa, 2 February 2026 – Like a perfectly paced marathon that ends in a blistering sprint finish, adidas and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team have unveiled their 2026 teamwear collection. It’s a range…
One Bike, One Dream: Gustavo Vuela Tercott extraordinary ride across Africa
He has seen empty places of luxury, gleaming but hollow and places of deep poverty overflowing with happiness. At times, he admits, he lost himself along the road, only to find himself again further down the route, often with help from strangers who appeared like roadside angels where he least expected them.
Proteas turn focus to West Indies after SA20 final as World Cup looms
Both teams arrive with unfinished business from the previous global tournament. South Africa reached the final before suffering a narrow seven-run defeat to India, while the West Indies were eliminated in the Super Eights after losing to the Proteas. With the World Cup starting next week in India, the upcoming matches offer a final opportunity to refine combinations and build momentum.
Paul de Villiers: More than a breakdown bandit
Once known primarily for his work over the ball, De Villiers is now adding layers to his game. He no longer just a breakdown specialist, but a flanker playing with his head up, hands free, and influence spreading across the park like a well-executed backline move.
Springbok Women’s Sevens lay the defensive blueprint in Dubai glory
The Springbok Women’s Sevens dictated the rhythm, set the defensive heartbeat and squeezed the life out of opponents in their HSBC SVNS 3 victory in Dubai. For head coach Cecil Afrika, the standout of their…
Sacha leads Stormers against Leicester
The captain’s armband will sit on new shoulders when flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu leads the DHL Stormers into battle against Leicester Tigers in their decisive Investec Champions Cup Round Four clash at DHL Stadium on Saturday…
Adriaan Wildschutt targets historic Sub-27 at Gqeberha 10K
South African distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt will return to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, 01 March, with a clear objective: to become the first athlete to run a sub-27-minute 10km on…
Proteas T20 World Cup Squad: Why Jason Smith’s selection could be a Masterstroke
South Africa’s T20 World Cup squad announcement landed like a new ball on a spicy Highveld pitch: jagged, surprising, and immediately provoking debate. There were talking points everywhere you looked. Ryan Rickelton, fresh from a…
Why SA Rugby is launching a National Coaching Forum
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander confirmed the forum will be launched in the new year, designed to formalise communication between national coaches and franchise and provincial unions. Until now, engagement has largely centred on Players of National Interest (PONI) and scheduling. The new platform, Alexander said, will widen that channel into a permanent passing lane rather than an ad-hoc offload.