Rassie Erasmus’ fly-half dilemma: Pollard versus Libbok for South Africa test against Ireland
Will the coach choose the master goal-kicker or ball-in-hand magician?
Sport
South Africa ‘gutted’ after T20 final loss to India
Captain Aiden Markram said there was an “extreme hunger” for victory in the team
South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach T20 World Cup final
Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje maintained the relentless pressure with two wickets apiece at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad
T20 World Cup: Thrilling low-scoring matches, surprising upsets, and South Africa’s rollercoaster journey
The ninth edition of the tournament has everything spectators could wish for
Siya Kolisi to miss Twickenham Test as weakened Springboks face Wales
After Wales, South Africa host Ireland, the only team to beat them at the 2023 World Cup
Cape Town Tigers need to get their claws out
The basketball team from Cape Town made the playoffs but have their work cut out for them
Youth of today lack the discipline to break records, says Olympic champ Carl Lewis
Lewis won four consecutive Olympic golds between 1984 and 1996, as well as two world titles
Is Brazil still the land of football?
The country is still the world’s top exporter of footballers, but they are bringing in less money
Cycling ‘still killing people’ says angry union boss
A recent spate of high speed crashes have seen three of the world’s top riders land in hospital in the last week
Kolisi captaincy future in doubt as Springboks plan ahead
Rassie Erasmus said Kolisi’s contract with French club Racing 92 did not prevent him from playing for SA, and that he would be considered for selection but not necessarily as captain
Springboks, Kolisi nominated for Laureus sports awards
South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer has been nominated as World Action Sportsperson, and Cape-Town based Justice Desk Africa is in the running for the Sport for Good category
James Small went large in rugby, in life – and even his death
The Springbok giant – known for being the man who toppled Jonah Lomu – still lives in our memories five years after his death
Bafana Bafana are back
The semi-final against Nigeria was an appetiser, because the two teams have been drawn in the same qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup
Nigerians celebrate tense Afcon semi-final win over South Africa
For some, the victory also added to the rivalry between the countries, after Nigerian performers like Burna Boy and Davido failed to win a Grammy at the recent awards
Nigeria reach Afcon final after shootout victory over South Africa
Bafana Bafana dragged the game to penalties, but the Super Eagles proved too strong
Disciple will be deciding factor in Bafana’s Afcon semi-final
The team needs to stick to the game plan, maintain composure and nullify the attacking threat Nigeria brings
Elgar makes a plea for Test cricket
In an interview with Drew Forrest, the Test opener insists our first-class game cannot be fixed using another, entirely different, format
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