Dean Elgar looks to end test career on a high
Dean Elgar of South Africa during walking off the field after being caught behind for 185 runs day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Dean Elgar looks to end test career on a high

Dean Elgar will be looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.

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Proteas thrash India in first test
Marco Jansen of South Africa celebrate getting the wicket of Virat Kohli of India during day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Proteas thrash India in first test

South Africa shredded through the Indian batting line-up to claim victory by an innings and 32 runs in the first test on Thursday, securing the win inside three days and ensuring their proud home record against the tourists remains intact. (more…)

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Wales coach Gatland hits out at Bok tactics
epa10820469 Kwagga Smith of South Africa (C) scores a try during the Rugby Test match between New Zealand and South Africa in London, Britain, 25 August 2023. Both teams prepare for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France that will kick off on 08 September with New Zealand facing France in the opening match. EPA/NEIL HALL

Wales coach Gatland hits out at Bok tactics

Wales coach Warren Gatland has again called for a reduction in the number of replacements in rugby, saying the Springboks had an unfair advantage in their 2023 Rugby World Cup win. (more…)

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Kagiso Rabada’s five-star show against India
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa celebrates a wicket of Rohit Sharma of India during the 1st Test Cricket match between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion on the 26 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Kagiso Rabada’s five-star show against India

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada shrugged off any ring rust after a long absence from the test arena to claim a five-wicket haul and put South Africa in a strong position against India in the first test on Tuesday. (more…)

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Anneke Bosch brilliance downs Bangladesh
Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits of South Africa during the 2023 One-Day International Series match between South Africa and Bangladesh at the JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom on the 20 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Anneke Bosch brilliance downs Bangladesh

Anneke Bosch produced a career-best score of 65 not out off 63 balls to help the Proteas Women seal a dominant eight-wicket victory in the second One-Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, levelling the series 1-1 with one game to play. (more…)

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Stellenbosch are 25th SA club to win major silverware
Genino Palace of Stellenbosch FC during the 2023 Carling Knockout Final between Stellenbosch FC and TS Galaxy at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 16 December 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Stellenbosch are 25th SA club to win major silverware

Stellenbosch FC became the 25th club in South Africa to win one of the three major cup trophies when they defeated TS Galaxy on penalties in the final of the Carling Cup in Durban on Saturday. (more…)

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The spirit of Ubuntu provides opportunity
South Africa Celebrates being Crowned Champions during the 2023 CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA Day 3 at Gateway High School in Harare on the 16 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

The spirit of Ubuntu provides opportunity

The Ubuntu Football Academy has only been in existence since 2011, but already has a growing list of graduates who have played international football … and not just for South Africa.

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‘It’s difficult to describe the feeling’ – Steve Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC celebrates with Iqraam Rayners of Stellenbosch FC during the 2023 Carling Black Label Knockout match between Stellenbosch FC and TS Galaxy at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on the 16 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

‘It’s difficult to describe the feeling’ – Steve Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker was able to savour a first piece of silverware as a coach on Saturday when he led his side to the Carling Knockout title with a penalty shoot-out victory over TS Galaxy following a 1-1 draw in Durban.

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