
OPINION: Trokkie’s done everything right, now the Springboks must give him a shot
A fully fit Juarno Augustus remains every bit deserving of a Springbok call-up, and the selectors will know it.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 12:39

A fully fit Juarno Augustus remains every bit deserving of a Springbok call-up, and the selectors will know it.

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has defended his decision to substitute captain Puleng Marema after a missed penalty in their defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns.

Despite several reports suggesting the Junior Springboks had already clinched the U20 title with one round remaining, this isn’t the case.

Donegal will travel to Kerry in the opening round of this year’s All-Ireland series in a mouth-watering repeat of last year’s final.

The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season has entered its closing stages and there’s a mad scramble for bragging rights as SA’s top goal scorer.

Speaking on The Chequered Flag Podcast, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya calls for heavy penalties, including fines or race bans, for drivers who disrespect the sport and the championship’s direction. Montoya’s comments follow Red Bull’s Max Verstappen’s open criticism of the 2026 F1 regulations.

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates continue their quest for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title dream, visiting Stellenbosch FC in Cape Town.

Swansea City have shown signs of promise under boss Vitor Matos, but there is work to do if they are to make genuine progress next season.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his side’s season has been “unacceptable” following an 18th defeat in all competitions.

Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha believes interim boss Michael Carrick is the perfect man to reconnect the club to its trophy-laden past.

On The Chequered Flag podcast, former Formula 1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya discuss George Russell’s mindset at Mercedes following a difficult weekend at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.

From 2010 to the present day, there have been 23 players who have scored for Manchester United against Liverpool in the Premier League. Can you name them all in our quiz?

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya weighs in on the rising rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell after the Miami Grand Prix.

Kaizer Chiefs face a crucial test against Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria, with the Betway Premiership title race hanging in the balance.

The Betway Premiership title race could take a decisive turn this week as Mamelodi Sundowns look to tighten their grip at the summit.

Petersen insists Chiefs are focused on securing maximum points and a top-three finish, not influencing the title race against Sundowns.

Devan Flanders will leave the Hurricanes at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season after confirming a move to Japan.

New Zealand’s Under-20 side failed to defend their U20 Rugby Championship title after an embarrassing defeat to Argentina.

Rassie Erasmus will finalise his first Test squad in the near future, and here we look at three forwards who could come in from left field.

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says he is “optimistic” about a return to playing after he fell down an open lift shaft in February.

Ulster back row Nick Timoney says a reset and having young players with “no scars” have helped change the fortunes of the Irish province.