by Lwandiso Simanga Springbok stalwarts Bongi Mbonambi and Handré Pollard are gearing up for a tough clash against Italy this Saturday at Loftus Versfeld, despite the Azzurri’s 10th place in the world rankings and a number of key absentees. image by: Springbok (X) Following a dominant 54-7 win over the Barbarians in Cape Town, the…
by Lwandiso Simanga Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal pulled off a stunning 4-3 extra-time victory over European champions Manchester City in the Club World Cup on Monday in Orlando, earning a quarter-final clash with Brazil’s Fluminense. City took an early lead in the 9th minute through Bernardo Silva, but Al-Hilal turned the game on its head…
by Lwandiso Simanga The South African Springboks launched their 2025 rugby season with a commanding 54-7 victory over Barbarians FC at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. The home side seized control from the outset, building a 19-0 halftime lead and adding six more tries in the second half to seal the emphatic win. Cheslin Kolbe…
by Lwandioso Simanga Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) cruised into the Club World Cup quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over Inter Miami, effectively ending the match as a contest within the first half. Despite the presence of global icon Lionel Messi on the pitch, the match was a one-sided affair, highlighting the gulf in quality between…
by Lwandiso Simanga Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks for the first time when they face the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on Saturday. The leadership change comes after regular captain Siya Kolisi was ruled out on Friday due to a minor injury concern. Kriel, a seasoned centre with…
by Lwandiso Simanga Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Yusuf Maart is set to renew his contract with the club next week, according to his agent Karabo Tshabuse. Maart’s initial three-year deal, signed after his transfer from Sekhukhune United, is set to expire at the end of June. The 2024/25 season marked a high point for both Maart…
by Lwandiso Simanga Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a strong squad featuring four uncapped players for Saturday’s clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town, marking the start of their 2024 international season. Asenathi Ntlabakanye (prop) and Vincent Tshituka (flanker) will make their debuts in the starting XV, while Marnus van der Merwe (hooker) and…
by Lwandiso Simanga image: Orlando Pirates /Facebook Orlando Pirates have unveiled the lineup of teams they will face during their upcoming pre-season tour in Spain, marking the second consecutive year the club will prepare for the new campaign in Europe. Despite not yet naming a new head coach, the Buccaneers are moving ahead with their…
by Lwandiso Simanga image: All black /Twitter(X) The All Blacks have unveiled their first squad of 2025, naming 33 players along with two injury cover replacements for the upcoming home Test series against France. The announcement was made at Coastal Rugby Club, the home ground of the three Barrett brothers: Beauden, Scott, and Jordie who…
by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates have completed the signing of forward Yanela Mbuthuma from Richards Bay FC, bolstering their squad ahead of the upcoming season. The move comes as a surprise, particularly because Richards Bay had previously insisted the 23-year-old was not for sale, especially after recently extending his contract for five years. Despite the…
