Springbok Women ready for Wallaroos’ “total onslaught”
Lusanda Dumke of South Africa on the attack during the 2022 Rugby Africa Women's Cup match between South Africa Women and Zimbabwe Women held at City Park in Cape Town on 15 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Springbok Women ready for Wallaroos’ “total onslaught”

Expect the unexpected, but be sure that the Springbok Women will have their minds firmly on the job at hand and executing their opponent-specific gameplan when they take on Australia's Wallaroos in their second round WXV 2 clash at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Proteas Women to honour loved ones at T20 World Cup with customised shirts

As the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup 2024 kicks off in the United Arab Emirates, the Proteas Women are taking a heartfelt approach to stay connected with their fans with the message: “Always Rising - For Me, For Her, For Them, For All, For South Africa, For The Proteas.”

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Hotto: We need to be on our toes against Stellies
Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 29 September 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Hotto: We need to be on our toes against Stellies

Orlando Pirates midfielder Deon Hotto has stated that his side needs to "be on their toes" when they face Stellenbosch FC in the final of the MTN8.

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Maela showers Riveiro with praise ahead of MTN8 final
Innocent Maela and José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Maela showers Riveiro with praise ahead of MTN8 final

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has opened up on how head coach Jose Riveiro has brought the best out of his players.

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Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes his side's control has to be "close to perfection" when they come up against a tough Stellenbosch FC outfit in the MTN8 final.

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Maela focused on final not on making history
Innocent Maela during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Maela focused on final not on making history

Orlando Pirates are on the verge of making history but captain Innocent Maela is solely focused on the game at hand against Stellenbosch FC.

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Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro accepts that his side will be permanently under threat by Stellenbosch FC when the two sides meet in the MTN8 final.

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