Varsity Football back with a bang
The university football tournament is back with a bang with the 2023 Varsity Football tournament set to kickoff on 27 July.
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Banyana Banyana players sign agreements with Puma
CAPE TOWN – Global sports company Puma has signed a partnership agreement with Banyana Banyana players Nomvula Kgoale and Noko Matlou.
Jaden Hendrickse back with Springbok squad
Jaden Hendrickse back with Springbok squad
Jamaica set sights on Netball World Cup
The island nation with a population of around 3 million has produced some remarkable results over the years, including being one of the few sides in the world to have beaten 11-time Netball World Cup champions Australia.
Grant Williams deserves a start against Argentina
Grant Williams has shown enough in his two appearances from the bench in the two tests in the Rugby Championships against Australia and New Zealand that he deserves a start against Argentina.
Tragedy strikes as Bok captain Eben Etzebeth’s father passes away
Eben Etzebeth’s father, Harry Etzebeth, has tragically passed away on Tuesday night on the same day that his son was named as the captain of the Springbok team to face the All Blacks
United Warriors netball stars join the Puma family
Global sports company Puma has signed partnership agreements with Proteas players Refiloe Nketsa and Elmeré van der Berg as part of its commitment to supporting and empowering women in sport.
Springbok Women Sevens player switch from netball to rugby pays off
A former Gauteng Jaguars player’s gamble to quit netball to focus on playing sevens rugby worked out in the end but what led to that decision.
Junior Boks keeps their title hopes alive
Junior Boks head coach Bafana Nhleko has praised his side’s second-half performance that saw them stealing the show at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday night.
Manie Libbok starts for Boks against Wallabies Quade Cooper
Nienaber opted for a six-two split in favour of the forwards on the bench with the only two backline players; Grant Williams, who will provide cover at scrumhalf and wing, and Damian Willemse who will cover flyhalf, centre and fullback.