Gallery: Stellies train ahead of CAF Confed Cup semis
Sanele Barns of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Stellenbosch FC Training at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 19 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix

Gallery: Stellies train ahead of CAF Confed Cup semis

Enjoy an image gallery as Stellenbosch FC prepare for their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first-leg against Simba SC.

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Betway Prem Recap: Chiefs draw, Sekhukhune beat Polokwane
Sinoxolo Kwayiba of Chippa United and Yusuf Maart of Kaiser Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2024/25 game between Chippa United and Kaiser Chiefs at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on 19 April 2025 © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Betway Prem Recap: Chiefs draw, Sekhukhune beat Polokwane

Chippa United snatched a point from Kaizer Chiefs while Marumo Gallants played out to a draw with Golden Arrows, and Sekhukhune United overcame Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership.

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Dramatic URC round sees three SA sides in top eight
Sacha Feinberg Mngomezulu of the Stormers gets his pass away as he is challenged by Chay Mullins of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Connacht at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 19 April 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Dramatic URC round sees three SA sides in top eight

It was a dramatic yet rewarding weekend for three of South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams as the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and DHL Stormers registered crucial victories to stay on course as the playoff stages reach boiling point.

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De Bruin: Excellent start to Bok Women’s season
Swys de Bruin, coach of the Lions during the 2019 Super Rugby match between the Lions and the Jaguares at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on 09 March 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

De Bruin: Excellent start to Bok Women’s season

The Springbok Women’s commanding victory over Spain in Alicante was a good start to their season and according to a very pleased Swys de Bruin, the performance brought smiles to the faces of his coaching staff.

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Bok captain Booi hits milestone 50th Test in Spain
Nolusindiso Booi of South Africa is tackled during the 2024 WXV2 Rugby match between South African women and Australia women at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 5 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bok captain Booi hits milestone 50th Test in Spain

Long-serving captain Nolusindiso Booi will become the first player to reach 50 Test caps for the Springbok Women when South Africa face Spain at Campo de Rugby Amorós Palao in Elche on Saturday.

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Nelson Mandela Bay to host Rugby Championship U20
Gv of the stadium during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Last 8 match between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha on the 08 February 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Nelson Mandela Bay to host Rugby Championship U20

International rugby will return to the Eastern Cape next month when the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha plays host to this year's edition of the Rugby Championship Under-20, SANZAAR confirmed.

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Springbok Women to stick to DNA in Spain
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Springbok Women to stick to DNA in Spain

There is no denying the fact that the Springbok Women have established themselves as a formidable set piece team with good success in converting their dominance in those areas into points, which is why there are no reasons why they should move away from that area of excellence when they play Spain in Elche on Saturday, in what will be South Africa’s first Test of the year.

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Nonkululeko Mlaba: Queen Of Spin
Nonkululeko Mlaba of South Africa bowls during the 2024 CSA Womens T20 International Series match between Protea Women and England at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on 27 November 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Nonkululeko Mlaba: Queen Of Spin

Nonkululeko Mlaba has emerged from a tiny town cricket club to be one of the best spin bowlers in the world, writes Nick Said.

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