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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu happy to be Jack of all trades in Springbok squad
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is relishing his utility back role for the Springboks, backing his versatility to help cement him a place in the world champions matchday-23. Since his Bok debut against Wales at Twickenham on 22 June, the four-Test playmaker has become a key member of Rassie E
Some Olympic sports might seem offbeat, but they all earn their place
If you think some of the sports being contested at the Paris Olympics are a little unusual, you might be even more surprised by some of the codes that have been previously held at the quadrennial Games. Looking back, the Olympic programme has featured some interesting disciplines, inclu
Dortley believes he can deal with pressure of Chiefs jersey
Kaizer Chiefs new central defender Rushwin Dortley is well aware of the extra responsibility that comes with playing for Amakhosi and has promised Chiefs fans he will give his all for the club. Dortley is one of Chiefs new recruits ahead of the 2024/25 season, joining from Cape Town Spu
Springbok newcomer Ruan Nortje excited about chance to wear No 5 jersey again
With recent No 5 jersey wearer Franco Mostert injured and not part of the Springboks Rugby Championship squad there is an opportunity for Bulls captain and lock Ruan Nortje to win a second Test cap in the matches against the Wallabies in the next few weeks. Nortje was called into the Bo
OPINION - Chiefs and Nabi are in for a bumpy ride
If Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabis first week in South Africa as Amakhosi head coach is anything to go by, we are in for a ride that will never be dull, even if it does, at its conclusion, all go up in flames. Nabis first press conference as Amakhosi mentor was friendly enough
Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma keen to score big runs batting at number four
South African Test captain Temba Bavuma is hoping to score big runs for his team in the number four batting position when the two-Test series against the West Indies starts in the Caribbean next week. Bavuma has struggled with hamstring injuries in the last year, so much so that he didn
For my country: Tatjana Smith celebrates Olympic gold
After digging deep to win the countrys first gold of the Paris Olympics , experienced swimmer Tatjana Smith hopes she has motivated younger South African swimmers to chase their dreams. Smith fought hard in the womens 100m breaststroke final on Monday night, shutting down Chinese athlet
Tatjana Smith wins gold in the pool as Team SAs medal tally rises to three
Tatjana Smith earned the nations first gold medal on a spectacular third day of competition for Team SA on Monday, with the national squad raking in two more podium places as they continued their impressive start to the Olympic Games in Paris. Smith won a thrilling battle in the womens
Former Sundowns defender inches closer to SuperSport deal
Brian Onyango looks set to sign for SuperSport United to bolster Gavin Hunts defence in the new Betway Premiership season. The versatile Kenyan international can play at both centre back and right back United were left thin in the centre back position last season with injuries to Thulan