Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns
Arthur Sale of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates during the 2025 MTN8 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 16 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns

A late goal from Kamogelo Sebelebele saw Orlando Pirates secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in their MTN8 semi-final first leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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Stick and Kolisi are expecting Boks’ toughest match of the season against the Wallabies
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship South Africa Captain run at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 15 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Stick and Kolisi are expecting Boks’ toughest match of the season against the Wallabies

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said their Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday would be their toughest Test so far this season, but they were confident the team were at the level they needed to be going into the encounter.

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Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike (right) celebrates their side's second goal of the game, scored by team-mate Cody Gakpo (left) during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Friday August 15, 2025.

Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth

Liverpool began their Premier League title defence with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield.

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“We never underestimate anybody” – Mphahlele
Ramahlwe Mphahlele of South Africa during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football South Africa Press Conference at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 14 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“We never underestimate anybody” – Mphahlele

Bafana Bafana defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele says they will not underestimate their opponents when they take on Niger in their next encounter in the African Nations Championship.

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Pirates’ Kimvuidi joins Israeli outfit on loan
Karim Kimvuidi of Orlando Pirates warms up 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

Pirates’ Kimvuidi joins Israeli outfit on loan

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of DR Congo midfielder Karim Kimvuidi to Israeli side FC Ashdod.

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Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw
Aka Tabutsadze of Georgia tackled by Boan Venter of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Test match between South Africa and Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on the 19 July 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw

Springbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team following the withdrawal of Jan-Hendrik Wessels.

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De Bruin: Bok Women ready to embrace opportunities
Swys de Bruin, head coach of South Africa Ladies team is interviewed after the 2025 Ladies Rugby International Friendly between South Africa and Black Ferns at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 2 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

De Bruin: Bok Women ready to embrace opportunities

Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin described his team’s departure to the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England as “the wrapped bicycle under the Christmas tree” and said they are well prepared for their most significant tournament in three years.

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Round four of Currie Cup kicks off with blockbuster fixtures
Marco de Witt of Griquas celebrates a try with teammates during the 2024 Currie Cup match between Bulls and Griquas at the Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 23 August 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Round four of Currie Cup kicks off with blockbuster fixtures

The fourth round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off on Friday at 15h00 in Kimberley, where Suzuki Griquas will be eager to increase their points tally when they host the winless Hollywoodbets Sharks XV.

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Pietersen names Sharks squad to face Griquas
Derik Pretorius of Griquas challenged by Nick Hatton and Ethan Hooker of the Sharks during the 2024 Currie Cup match between Sharks and Griquas at the Kings Park Stadium, Durban on the 11 August 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Pietersen names Sharks squad to face Griquas

The Hollywoodbets Sharks XV are back on the road for the third time in four weeks as they travel to Kimberley to take on the Suzuki Griquas in a Carling Currie Cup fourth round clash against the 2022 finalists on Friday afternoon.

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