Hatton to lead Sharks in Currie Cup opener
Nick Hatton, Captain of the Cell C Sharks leads his team onto the field for the first time in a Sharks jersey during the 2024 Currie Cup game between the Sharks and the Lions at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on 5 July 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Hatton to lead Sharks in Currie Cup opener

The talented Nick Hatton will lead the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV, having stepped into the leadership role last year, as the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV open their Carling Currie Cup campaign this weekend against the Fidelity ADT Lions in Johannesburg.

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Erasmus names squad for Australia leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship
Rassie Erasmus, head coach 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 squad for Australia leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected a strong 37-man squad for the first two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Australia, featuring 24 Rugby World Cup-winners and five players who made their Test debuts during their successful Castle Lager Incoming Series.

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Banyana’s journey in WAFCON ended by Nigeria
Deborah Ajibola Abiodun of Nigeria celebrates goal during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Semi Final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 22 July 2025 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Banyana’s journey in WAFCON ended by Nigeria

Banyana Banyana missed the chance to book their place in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after falling to a 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in the semi-finals on Tuesday evening.

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South African kids left stranded in Spain after football tour
General View of soccer balls during the Engen Knockout Challenge 2025 KwaZulu Natal Finals at Kloof High School, in Durban on 03 July 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

South African kids left stranded in Spain after football tour

What was supposed to be a dream football trip for BT Football Academy turned into a nightmare after several children were left stranded in Spain.

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Nabi satisfied with Amakhosi’s pre-season tour of the Netherlands
Nasreddine Nabi, Head Coach of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Nabi satisfied with Amakhosi’s pre-season tour of the Netherlands

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has reflected on what he believes was a successful pre-season training camp in the Netherlands.

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