Liverpool close in on title after Arsenal draw
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Liverpool close in on title after Arsenal draw

Arsenal were forced to settle for a draw after they played to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday.

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Top two on a collision course in huge SA Cup clash
Dylan Maart of Griquas scores a try during the 2024 Currie Cup match between Bulls and Griquas at the Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 23 August 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Top two on a collision course in huge SA Cup clash

Can the Airlink Pumas break Suzuki Griquas' incredible unbeaten run in the SA Cup when the two top teams on the log – and last year’s finalists – clash in Nelspruit on Friday evening, and who between the Toyota Cheetahs and Valke will prevail on Saturday in Bloemfontein?

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All to play for as URC quarter-finals approach rapidly
Stormers run onto the pitch before the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Connacht at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 19 April 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

All to play for as URC quarter-finals approach rapidly

No love will be lost in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as the four South African sides continue to pin their hopes on victories to stay in the race for quarter-final spots or the best possible log positions with only three rounds of pool matches remaining.

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Junior Boks kick off final preparations in Gqeberha

The Junior Springboks assembled in Gqeberha on Wednesday to begin their preparations for the Rugby Championship U20 and according to SA U20 coach Kevin Foote, they are happy to be in the Eastern Cape for the tournament, which kicks off next week at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

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Durban City’s Zondi passes away after collapsing during game
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Durban City’s Zondi passes away after collapsing during game

Durban City FC defender Sinamandla Zondi has passed away after collapsing during their Motsepe Foundation Champions match against Milford on Tuesday.

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Nunes nets late winner as Man City edge Villa
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Nunes nets late winner as Man City edge Villa

A late goal from Matheus Nunes saw Manchester City secure a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League.

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“It will be lion against lion” – Oscarine Masuluke
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“It will be lion against lion” – Oscarine Masuluke

Oscarine Masuluke says it will be lions against lions when Stellenbosch FC take on Simba SC in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final second-leg on Sunday.

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SA Rugby pays tribute to Norman Mbiko

SA Rugby mourns the passing of Norman Mbiko, the last captain of the African Springboks and a former head coach of the Blitzboks, who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the age of 79 after a long illness.

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Ubuntu crowned 2025 Bayhill Premier Cup champions
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Ubuntu crowned 2025 Bayhill Premier Cup champions

Ubuntu Football Academy were crowned 2025 Bayhill Premier Cup champions after beating Randburg AFC 2-0 in the final at Athlone Stadium.

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