Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco
Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix
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Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco

Pieter-Steph du Toit cemented his place in history by becoming the first South African to be named the World Men's 15s Player of the Year for a second time.

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November 25, 2024
Xabi Alonso: Miracle Man
epa11350688 Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate as head coach Xabi Alonso (C) lifts the Bundesliga Meisterschale trophy after the German Bundesliga soccer match of Bayer 04 Leverkusen against FC Augsburg, in Leverkusen, Germany, 18 May 2024. EPA/FILIP SINGER CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.
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Xabi Alonso: Miracle Man

Quiet and unassuming, Xabi Alonso has emerged as one of the top coaches in the world, writes Nick Said.

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October 17, 2024
Goalkeeping: Back To Basics
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Dstv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 25 May 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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Goalkeeping: Back To Basics

The role of the goalkeeper has evolved over the years from the obvious shot-stopper to an important player with the ball at their feet. But is it the right way to go? Asks Mark Gleeson.

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July 22, 2024
PUMA launches Forever.Faster Pack for Zwane, Mokoena, Mayo, Zungu, Mbule, Grealish, Neymar
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PUMA launches Forever.Faster Pack for Zwane, Mokoena, Mayo, Zungu, Mbule, Grealish, Neymar

PUMA has unveiled the striking new Forever.Faster pack featuring brand-new colourways for the FUTURE, ULTRA, and KING football boots. Designed for the biggest stages and named after PUMA’s brand tagline, the Forever.Faster pack allows players to set the pitch ablaze.

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April 4, 2024