Maart leaves Chiefs for SV Reid
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates challenges Yusuf Maart of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 03 May 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Maart leaves Chiefs for SV Reid

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that captain Yusuf Maart has left the club to join Bundesliga outfit SV Ried.

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Erasmus names uncapped front row as Kolisi returns against Georgia
Siya Kolisi and Marco van Staden 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

Erasmus names uncapped front row as Kolisi returns against Georgia

Boan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe, and Neethling Fouche will all make their Springbok debuts against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday as double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi returns from injury to take over the captaincy for first time this season in an exciting squad named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for the final Castle Lager Incoming Series match at the Mbombela Stadium.

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Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches
Jasper Wiese of the Springboks breaks away as Ross Vintcent, of the Italian team grabs at him during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy.

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Foote and Norton credit Junior Bok defence for win over Argentina
Victor Worsnip of England tackled by Riley Norton of South Africa during the U18 International Series rugby match between South Africa and England at Paarl Boys High in Paarl on 20 August 2024 ©Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Foote and Norton credit Junior Bok defence for win over Argentina

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton credited their hard work and defence after the South Africans beat Argentina in Viadana on Monday night to book their place in Saturday’s World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand.

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“There’s a lot of work to be done” – Appollis
Oswin Appollis of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Tanzania at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 6 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

“There’s a lot of work to be done” – Appollis

Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis admits there is still a lot of work to be done on the pitch as he looks to settle in at his new club.

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Gallery: CT City pre-season training under new coach Jan Vreman
Jan Vreman Head coach of Cape Town City during the Pre-Season 2025/26 training session for Cape Town City at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town on 14 July 2025 ©Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Gallery: CT City pre-season training under new coach Jan Vreman

Enjoy an image gallery of Cape Town City's pre-season training under new coach Jan Vreman.

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“Cole Palmer is the best in the world” – Sanchez
epa12236642 Cole Palmer (L) of Chelsea, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez (C) of Chelsea and Desire Doue (R) of PSG pose with their individual awards after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 13 July 2025. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

“Cole Palmer is the best in the world” – Sanchez

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez believes teammate Cole Palmer is the best in the world following his exploits at the Club World Cup.

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Mofokeng showers Appollis with praise
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on 17 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mofokeng showers Appollis with praise

Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng has praised the quality of teammate Oswin Appollis following his performance against Pafos FC.

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