Gautengers sparkle as coastal sides falter in URC

The Fidelity Securedrive Lions and Vodacom Bulls made strong statements of their intent in a round of mixed fortunes for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as they achieved significant victories, while the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks stumbled in matches that could have big implications in their campaigns. (more…)

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Joint leader Navarrosa hungry for Joburg Ladies Open title

American Brianna Navarrosa took advantage of a weather delay to grab a much-needed meal, and it certainly fuelled her hunger to win as she went on and claimed a share of the clubhouse lead in Friday’s incomplete second round of the Joburg Ladies Open at Randpark Golf Club.

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Alexander three off the pace in Joburg Ladies Open
Casandra Alexander. Credit: Sunshine Ladies Tour/Perfect Exposure.

Alexander three off the pace in Joburg Ladies Open

South Africa’s top-ranked Casandra Alexander is three strokes off the lead after the first round of the Joburg Ladies Open at Randpark Golf Club as she chases her second title in this Sunshine Ladies Tour and Ladies European Tour event.

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Snyman: “We worked hard and are ready”

Getting it right five times out of six was a good reflection of the standards the Springbok Sevens set for themselves in 2026, but the most valuable lesson was to make sure you start from zero every time.

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Pressure rises on SA teams in URC
Stormers players celebrate a try scored by Leolin Zas of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Cardiff Rugby at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 16 May 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Pressure rises on SA teams in URC

The pressure on the four South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will reach fever pitch this weekend as they channel all their energy into qualifying for quarter-final spots and the best possible log positions for favourable playoff places in the fourth-last pool round of the competition.

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