Pirates’ Kimvuidi joins Israeli outfit on loan
Karim Kimvuidi of Orlando Pirates warms up during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on 17 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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Pirates’ Kimvuidi joins Israeli outfit on loan

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of DR Congo midfielder Karim Kimvuidi to Israeli side FC Ashdod.

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August 15, 2025
Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw
Aka Tabutsadze of Georgia tackled by Boan Venter of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Test match between South Africa and Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on the 19 July 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw

Springbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team following the withdrawal of Jan-Hendrik Wessels.

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August 15, 2025
De Bruin: Bok Women ready to embrace opportunities
Swys de Bruin, head coach of South Africa Ladies team is interviewed after the 2025 Ladies Rugby International Friendly between South Africa and Black Ferns at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 2 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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De Bruin: Bok Women ready to embrace opportunities

Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin described his team’s departure to the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England as “the wrapped bicycle under the Christmas tree” and said they are well prepared for their most significant tournament in three years.

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August 15, 2025
Round four of Currie Cup kicks off with blockbuster fixtures
Marco de Witt of Griquas celebrates a try with teammates during the 2024 Currie Cup match between Bulls and Griquas at the Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 23 August 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Round four of Currie Cup kicks off with blockbuster fixtures

The fourth round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off on Friday at 15h00 in Kimberley, where Suzuki Griquas will be eager to increase their points tally when they host the winless Hollywoodbets Sharks XV.

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August 15, 2025
Pietersen names Sharks squad to face Griquas
Derik Pretorius of Griquas challenged by Nick Hatton and Ethan Hooker of the Sharks during the 2024 Currie Cup match between Sharks and Griquas at the Kings Park Stadium, Durban on the 11 August 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Pietersen names Sharks squad to face Griquas

The Hollywoodbets Sharks XV are back on the road for the third time in four weeks as they travel to Kimberley to take on the Suzuki Griquas in a Carling Currie Cup fourth round clash against the 2022 finalists on Friday afternoon.

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August 15, 2025
“It’s everyone’s responsibility and the result show it” – Kaze
Cedric Kaze assistant coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 Kaizer Chiefs Media Day at Kaizer Chiefs Village in Johannesburg on 12 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
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“It’s everyone’s responsibility and the result show it” – Kaze

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze says the results are showing that everybody is taking responsibility in the team.

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August 15, 2025
“We need to make it seven points” – Kutumela
Thabiso Kutumela of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football match between South Africa and Guinea at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 11 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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“We need to make it seven points” – Kutumela

Bafana Bafana midfielder Thabiso Kutumela is confident his side can walk away with a positive result against Niger.

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August 15, 2025