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For South African rugby, it is a reminder that the country’s greatest export may not be its players alone. Its coaching talent continues to leave footprints across the global game.
By the end of Saturday, two teams will advance to the URC Grand Final. Yet regardless of who survives, South African rugby will already have secured a notable victory.
For the Stormers faithful, the message is clear. Their favourite son is back. And somewhere inside Cape Town Stadium, the ghosts of defenders beaten by Kolbe’s dancing feet are already groaning in anticipation.
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026 delivered its strongest case yet for inclusion into the Abbott World Marathon Majors after a record-breaking day in the Mother City on Sunday. With near-perfect weather conditions, huge roadside…
Cape Town delivered world-class marathon drama with record-breaking performances and a major step toward Abbott World Marathon Majors status.
Maxime Chaumeton and Tayla Kavanagh lit up Cape Town with record-breaking runs at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 10km Peace Run. Chaumeton clocked 27:41 while Kavanagh stormed to a third straight title in 31:25.
This was rugby played at warp speed. The Junior Boks attacked like children let loose in a sweet shop, throwing the ball around with such freedom that Chile’s defenders often looked like commuters trying to stop a Cape Flats minibus taxi with bare hands.
The 2025 season finished on a high for the Blitzboks, when they won the inaugural World Championship in Los Angeles, and when Snyman named a group of fringe players to play in the Africa Cup in Mauritius last year, Jobb sent a strong reminder that he is still around with a good display of his abilities.
adidas has unveiled the official 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon collection as the race continues its push toward Abbott World Marathon Major status.
The headline switch sees Willie le Roux step into the flyhalf jersey, moving from the bench into the cockpit of the Bulls attack. Handre Pollard, the seasoned Springbok conductor, shifts to an impact role among the replacements where his experience could become a late-match trump card.
The Stormers step into Belfast on Friday night with the table-topping wind at their backs, though a familiar storm brews in opposition colours. Ulster, buoyed by their march into the EPCR Challenge Cup final, carry…
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