Pirates without Sibisi for Nedbank Cup tie
Nkosinathi Sibisi of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 football match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 12 January 2025 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Pirates without Sibisi for Nedbank Cup tie

Orlando Pirates will be without Nkosinathi Sibisi when they take on Richards Bay in the round of 32 in the Nedbank Cup.

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Fiacre Ntwari: Golden Gloves
Fiacre Ntwari of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 media day for Kaizer Chiefs at Chiefs Village in Johannesburg on 25 November 2024 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Fiacre Ntwari: Golden Gloves

Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari has had a tough start to life at Kaizer Chiefs but his former coach has urged him to keep working hard, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Sharks shifts focus to Cardiff clash in URC
Sharks celebrates victory after the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban on the 21st of December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Sharks shifts focus to Cardiff clash in URC

The Hollywoodbets Sharks welcome back a few players to balance those lost to injury as they turn their focus to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and their week 10 clash with Cardiff Rugby at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.

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CAF Champions League: Into Africa
Players celebrated with trophy after Sundowns win the 2016 CAF Champions League Final beating Zamalek 3-1 on aggregate at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt on 23 October 2016 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

CAF Champions League: Into Africa

It has been a tough road for South African clubs in continental competitions over the last three decades, but there have been a smattering of highlights, writes Mark Gleeson.

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SA Rugby Academy squad named for first camp of 2025
Image: SA Rugby website/Kevin Foote

SA Rugby Academy squad named for first camp of 2025

The Junior Springbok season will kick off in all earnest with the invitation of a big group of players to the first SA Rugby Under-20 Academy camp, which will be held at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport from 26 January to 16 February.

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Stellies cruise to victory over AmaZulu in Durban
Khomotjo Lekoloane of Stellenbosch FC celebrates a goal with his teammates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Amazulu and Stellenbosch FC at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 23 January 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Stellies cruise to victory over AmaZulu in Durban

Stellenbosch FC bounced back in the Betway Premiership after cruising to a commanding 5-0 victory over AmaZulu at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Durban.

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Premier Division kicks off big year for women’s rugby
Bulls Daisies Celebrate being Crowned Champions during 2024 Women’s Premier Division rugby match between Bulls Daisies and Western Province Women on the 10 August 2024 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Premier Division kicks off big year for women’s rugby

Women’s rugby will explode into action this weekend with the first round of the 2025 Women’s Premier Division kick-starting a massive year for the sport, culminating in the Rugby World Cup in England in August and September.

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