URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed
Stormers players celebrate a try scored by Leolin Zas of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Cardiff Rugby at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 16 May 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will kick off the 2025/26 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season at home against Leinster and Ospreys, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions start their campaigns in Glasgow and Cardiff when the new season commences in the final weekend of September.

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“I knew I was going to sign for Chiefs” – Lilepo
Glody Makabi Lilepo of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 03 May 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

“I knew I was going to sign for Chiefs” – Lilepo

Kaizer Chiefs winger Glody Lilepo has opened up on how he has adapted to playing football in South Africa.

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“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi
Mandla Ncikazi, coach of Orlando Pirates before the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 20 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi was proud of his younger players following their performance against SuperSport United.

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Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals
Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns with the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during the Mamelodi Sundowns Media Day for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 6 February 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals

Who will Mamelodi Sundowns face in their group at the 2025 Club World Cup? We run through their three opponents, writes Nick Said.

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Thabo Cele: Rising Chief
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns shields ball from Thabo Cele of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Thabo Cele: Rising Chief

Thabo Cele made a big impression in his first few moments at Kaizer Chiefs after a long-awaited debut in the Premier Soccer League, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Hat-Trick Heroes
Andy Boyeli of Sekhukhune United celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 08 January 2025 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Hat-Trick Heroes

Who has scored the most hat-tricks in the Premier Soccer League? By Nick Said.

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Nkota fires Pirates past SuperSport
Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates celebrates after scoring a goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 20 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Nkota fires Pirates past SuperSport

Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways in the Betway Premiership following their 1-0 win over SuperSport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

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Nabi expresses his thoughts on McCarthy’s debut
Aden McCarthy of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Keletso Makgalwa of Sekhukhune United during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 17 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Nabi expresses his thoughts on McCarthy’s debut

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has expressed his opinion on Aden McCarthy after making his debut for Amakhosi.

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