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It was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks all earning the right to host their playoff matches thanks to crucial victories over the weekend. The …
In the two U19 Cricket World Cup matches played in South Africa on 21 January 2024, Sri Lanka fought back to win against Zimbabwe after a stuttering start, while New Zealand came out comfortable winners against Nepal. Sri Lanka were left reeling after a blistering Zimbabwe bowling effort early in their innings before an enterprising …
Rory Darge and Finn Russell have been named co-captains for Scotland ahead of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Both players have captained Scotland already this season with Darge leading Scotland to victory over Italy in the summer and the following week Finn Russell took on the mantle in a memorable comeback victory over France at …
The match between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals at The Wanderers on Saturday was a special and unforgettable one for more than 200 kids from various areas in Gauteng. The Joburg Super Kings provided them a special live-match day experience where they saw their favourite stars in action from the Sun Zone in the …
Defending champions, India, are off to a winning start against Bangladesh, while England and Pakistan also secured strong wins on the second day of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024. India overcame an ordinary start in Bloemfontein to beat Bangladesh by 81 runs. After being rattled by Maruf Mridha at the start, Adarsh …
The following speech was delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, in Durban today: eThekwini is on stage 16 water-shedding. DA Leader John Steenhuisen to lay South African Human Rights Commission complaint against eThekwini Municipality for violating the constitutional right of access to water. Steenhuisen set to embark on a nationwide campaign …
South Africa overcame a brilliant hundred from Jewel Andrew, while Ireland beat USA by seven wickets in Bloemfontein on the opening day of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024. A supreme bowling performance from pacer Kwena Maphaka ensured tournament hosts South Africa downed West Indies in a close contest in Potchefstroom. The Proteas …
The Welsh Rugby Union yesterday, Friday 19th January, published the first of its quarterly updates detailing progress made against the recommendations of the Independent Review into its culture completed in November 2023. The Independent Review’s chair, Dame Anne Rafferty, has already been confirmed as the chair of a new external Oversight Group (OG) which will …
Anthem Rugby Carolina to provide growth pathways for USA in advance of Rugby World Cup 2031. USA Rugby, Major League Rugby (MLR) and World Rugby are pleased to officially announce a strategic partnership to launch a new MLR expansion club in Charlotte, North Carolina, named Anthem Rugby Carolina (RC). The new club will immediately join …
Foremost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors for South African rugby in the last decade. The 43-year-old Peyper refereed the last of his 67 Tests – third most by …
Manie Libbok will play his 50th DHL Stormers game in the Investec Champions Cup clash with Stade Francais in Paris on Saturday. The Round Four encounter kicks off at 19h30 (SAST) at the Stade Jean Bouin, with the DHL Stormers looking to secure their place in the last 16. Libbok reaches the milestone in what …
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel has welcomed back experienced campaigners Eloise Webb and Zintle Mpupha for the third tournament in the 2024 HSBC SVNS, to be played at HBF Park in Perth, Western Australia next weekend. South Africa will face hosts and series leaders Australia, Canada and Great Britain in Pool A of the …
Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo has made several changes to the Blitzbok squad that will travel to Australia on Saturday for the inaugural HSBC SVNS tournament in Perth, the third of eight in the series, where Selvyn Davids will again lead the team into battle. Two players, former Toyota Cheetahs midfielder David Brits and …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed details of the broadcast arrangements in place for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024, as South Africa prepares to host the action from 19 January. The event has historically provided fans with the first glimpse of the stars of tomorrow, and for the first time ever, …
Edinburgh Rugby welcome the return of Scotland and British & Irish Lions winger Duhan van der Merwe for tomorrow night’s crucial EPCR Challenge Cup clash against Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets (Friday 19 January, kick-off 8pm) – live on S4C and epcrugby.tv. Van der Merwe – who was rested for last weekend’s Gloucester match – …
As the vibrant mosaic of Africa unfolds beneath the morning sun, a tapestry of news stories emerges, highlighting the continent’s ongoing struggles, triumphs, and evolving partnerships. Here are the top 5 headlines capturing the essence of Africa today, January 19, 2024: Ethiopia’s Peace Process Faces Crucial Moment: Hope hangs in the balance as the Ethiopian …
The South African landscape continues to pulse with stories ranging from legal battles and environmental concerns to human triumphs and economic anxieties. As the sun paints the nation in golden hues today, January 19, 2024, here are the top 5 news stories capturing the nation’s attention: Water Woes Intensify in the Western Cape: The Western …
The South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will be playing for places in the Rounds of 16. The Emirates Lions – one of the three teams …
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 has approved Robbie Foulkes as a replacement for Rahman Hekmat in the New Zealand squad. Batting all-rounder Foulkes was named as a replacement after Hekmat was ruled out due to a lumbar bone stress injury sustained during training. The replacement of a …
The cutting-edge 34,000-seat modular Nassau County International Cricket Stadium which will host eight ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches in New York has today been unveiled. The project in Eisenhower Park, Nassau County, 30 miles east of Manhattan, has started this week, with site fencing erected and work to the outfield now underway. The …
Today, on 18 January 2024, several notable South Africans are celebrating their birthdays. Let’s take a look at some of them: J.R.R. Tolkien: Known for his famous works such as “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit,” J.R.R. Tolkien was born on 18 January 1892, in South Africa. Caster Semenya: A renowned middle-distance runner, …
The South African sun illuminates a diverse landscape of news, where economic anxieties rub shoulders with human triumphs and environmental concerns take center stage. Here are the top 5 stories shaping the nation’s attention today, January 18, 2024: Stage 4 Load Shedding Lingers, Frustration Mounts: Despite promises of reprieve, Stage 4 load shedding continues to …
As the African sun kisses the vibrant landscapes, a mosaic of headlines emerges, showcasing the continent’s dynamic challenges and triumphs. Here are the top 5 news stories shaping Africa’s narrative today, January 18, 2024: Cholera Cases Surge as Vaccine Shortages Bite: A spike in cholera cases across several African countries raises alarm bells. Limited access …
From the inaugural Betway SA20 season, it was clear that the Sunrisers Eastern Cape were on to something. In Cape Town on Tuesday evening, Jordan Hermann simply reconfirmed that he is a batter for the future. The 22-year-old delivered a magisterial innings of 106 not off 62 balls (8×4, 6×6), joining the growing list of …