Cilliers: Trust the process, and the Loftus bounce
Jakkie Cilliers of Bulls Daisies tackled by Shameila Muller of Western Province Women during 2024 Women’s Premier Division rugby match between Bulls Daisies and Western Province Women on the 10 August 2024 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Cilliers: Trust the process, and the Loftus bounce

Very few women's players – if anyone – have studied the Loftus Versfeld uprights with more intent in recent years that Springbok Women and Bulls Daisies kicking ace, Jakkie Cilliers.

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Magesi FC confirm departure of Owen Da Gama
Owen Da Gama, Head coach of Magesi FC celebrates their victory during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Magesi FC and Golden Arrows at Seshego Stadium in Polokwane on 15 March 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Magesi FC confirm departure of Owen Da Gama

Magesi FC have confirmed the departure of head coach Owen Da Gama.

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Magesi FC confirm 10 players exodus
Gift Motupa(r) of Magesi FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi FC at FNB Stadium, in Johannesburg on 04 March 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Magesi FC confirm 10 players exodus

Magesi FC have confirmed the departure of 10 players ahead of the 2025-26 Betway Premiership season.

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Williams hits century as Mulder keeps Proteas in control
South Africa's Wiaan Mulder celebrates the wicket of Australia's Travis Head on day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Thursday June 12th, 2025.

Williams hits century as Mulder keeps Proteas in control

Sean Williams hit a century for Zimbabwe, but Wiaan Mulder kept the Proteas in the driving seat with a four-wicket haul on day two of the first Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday.

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Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury
Lood De Jager, Siya Kolisi and Jean Kleyn during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 17 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday.

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Springbok planning on track – Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Springbok planning on track – Erasmus

The Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory over the Barbarians at a rain-swept DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Springboks prove too good for BaaBaas in Cape Town
South Africa celebrate with trophy after winning the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup game between South Africa and the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 28 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Springboks prove too good for BaaBaas in Cape Town

The Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Retiring Simmers lauded for distinguished career in green and gold
Mathrin Simmers of South Africa is chased by Kelly Brazier of New Zealand during day 1 of the 2019 HSBC Cape Town Sevens Womens game at Cape Town Stadium on 13 December 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Retiring Simmers lauded for distinguished career in green and gold

SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander and Springbok Women’s Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel praised the contribution of Mathrin Simmers, South Africa’s most experienced women’s sevens player, after she decided to hang up her boots.

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“We need to show the world we have good players in SA” – Lorch
epa12191396 Thembinkosi Lorch (C) of Wydad AC scores the 2-1 goal past goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio (L) of Juventus during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 soccer match between Juventus and Wydad AC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 22 June 2025. EPA/WILL OLIVER

“We need to show the world we have good players in SA” – Lorch

South African winger Thembinkosi Lorch says his fellow countrymen have demonstrated their talent following their contributions at the Club World Cup.

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