Rain, lightning and incredible golf on opening day of Joburg Open
Jayden Schaper. Credit: Sunshine Tour
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Rain, lightning and incredible golf on opening day of Joburg Open

South Africa’s Jayden Schaper didn’t drop a single shot in heavy rain and despite a suspension of play for lightning, and England’s Nathan Kimsey ran onto the tee with 30 seconds to spare after making it in as first reserve through a late withdrawal to see them share the clubhouse lead with Germany’s Maximilian Steinlechner on a wild first day of the Joburg Open.

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March 6, 2026
Malcolm Marx crowned 2025 SA Rugby Player of the Year
Malcolm Marx of South Africa thanks fans after 2025 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Malcolm Marx crowned 2025 SA Rugby Player of the Year

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off a remarkable season by being crowned SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2025.

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March 6, 2026
Pietersen determined to change more than just the Sharks’ log position
JP Pietersen Sharks assistant coach during the 2023 Currie Cup match between the Sharks and Pumas held at Kings Park in Durban on 07 April 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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Pietersen determined to change more than just the Sharks’ log position

There is something happening at the Hollywoodbets Sharks, and it’s far bigger than the Top Eight goal they have for this Vodacom United Rugby Championship season.

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March 5, 2026
Rama ready for another shot at Joburg Open glory
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Rama ready for another shot at Joburg Open glory

Watching Jayden Schaper and Casey Jarvis win back-to-back on the DP World Tour this season has given Nikhil Rama an even greater belief in his own ability heading into this week’s Joburg Open at Houghton Golf Club.

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March 5, 2026
Jacobs excited to be back where it all started
Catha Jacobs of South Africa attempts to get past Sidorella Bracic of Spain and Carmen Castellucci of Spain during the 2022 Women's Winter Series 1st Test match between South Africa Women and Spain Women held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 13 August 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix
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Jacobs excited to be back where it all started

An unexpected call-up to the Springbok Women’s Sevens training camp in Stellenbosch was not quite the road back to sunshine and South African rugby that Catha Jacobs had in mind, but she took the detour in her stride.

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March 5, 2026
We Were A Little Shaky In Defence – Kaze
Cedric Kaze , assistant coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 13 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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We Were A Little Shaky In Defence – Kaze

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze admits his side 'were a little bit shaky in defence' in their defeat to Richards Bay.

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March 4, 2026