Stormers coach Dobson laments dismal display against Harlequins
John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 match between Vodacom Bulls and Stormers at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 1 March 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Stormers coach Dobson laments dismal display against Harlequins

Stormers coach John Dobson was left disappointed and embarrassed by his side’s 61–10 humbling at the hands of Harlequins in their European Champions Cup clash at The Stoop on Sunday. (more…)

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African coaches to the fore as AFCON semi-final line-up has continental flavour
Eric Chelle, head coach of Nigeria reacts in disappointment after draw during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Shukri Hassan/BackpagePix

African coaches to the fore as AFCON semi-final line-up has continental flavour

The semi-final line-up is complete at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and one of the notable aspects of the fixtures is that all four teams are coached by tacticians with roots on the continent. (more…)

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Manchester United season hits new depths after FA Cup exit
epa11848587 Amad Diallo of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Rangers FC, in Manchester, Britain, 23 January 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Manchester United season hits new depths after FA Cup exit

Manchester United’s 2025/26 FA Cup campaign ended in disappointment on Sunday as the 13-time winners were knocked out of the in the third round for just the second time in more than four decades. (more…)

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Wins for MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals intensify SA20 playoff race
Rashid Khan of MI Cape Town during the SA20 Match between Pretoria Capitals and MI Cape Town held at Centurion Park in Pretoria on 04 February 2023. Photo by Abbey Sabetha/Sportzpics/SA20/BackpagePix

Wins for MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals intensify SA20 playoff race

The Betway SA20 playoff race intensified on Saturday with defending champions MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals recording crucial away victories over Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals. (more…)

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Huge giant-killing upset and massive score headline FA Cup Saturday action
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday May 20, 2025.

Huge giant-killing upset and massive score headline FA Cup Saturday action

The third round of the FA Cup delivered one of the most dramatic Saturdays in the competition’s recent history with a famous giant-killing win and a huge scoreline for Manchester City. (more…)

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Bulls coach Ackermann still believes they can turn season around
Johan Ackermann, head coach of the Vodacom Bulls, after the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 match between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 29 November 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Bulls coach Ackermann still believes they can turn season around

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has urged his senior players to step up following a seventh defeat in a row in their 61-49 defeat to the Bristol Bears in a European Champions Cup fixture in Pretoria on Saturday. (more…)

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Nigeria, Egypt power into Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals
Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Quarterfinal match between Algeria and Nigeria at Marrakech Stadium in Morocco on 10 January 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Nigeria, Egypt power into Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals

Strikers Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams grabbed second-half goals as Nigeria powered to a deserved 2-0 victory over Algeria in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to set up a meeting with hosts Morocco in the last four. (more…)

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Mamelodi Sundowns sign Orlando Pirates winger in transfer shock
Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates challenged by Oswin Appollis of Polokwane City during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 24 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns sign Orlando Pirates winger in transfer shock

Mamelodi Sundowns have completed the shock transfer of Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng, the club confirmed on Friday. (more…)

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