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Stormers stuck in reverse as discipline hands Sharks another derby scalp

1 February 2026 — John Dobson didn’t duck the tackle or hide behind the referee’s whistle after the Stormers’ second straight derby defeat to the Sharks. Instead, the Stormers coach fronted up and admitted that while the game plan was drawn up neatly, the behaviours at …… read more

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Lions, Bulls prepare for Ellis Park showdown

30 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Ellis Park will once again rumble like a restless scrum on Saturday afternoon as the Lions and Bulls lock horns in a Jukskei Derby that promises sparks, sweat and shifting momentum on the URC log. The Lions, settled and confident, ret …… read more

News Rugby
All to play for in Durban as Sharks eye repeat strike on Stormers

30 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Saturday’s return-leg Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby between the Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers has all the ingredients of a heavyweight rematch – pride on the line, bodies already bruised, and both teams desperate to …… read more

News Swimming
Making waves at Midmar: Louw and Caldwell front SA’s men’s charge

29 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Like two powerful swimmers sighting the buoy and surging with intent, Henré Louw and Matthew Caldwell are set to lead South Africa’s men’s charge at the 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile, determined to stop the foreign tide from washing over t …… read more




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South Africans step out in purpose for Flip Flop Day 2026

29 January 2026 — South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer asFlip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa,Flip Flop Day is a national f …… read more

News Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon
Two Oceans Marathon turns up the pace with R2.6m prize purse for 2026

29 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon has raised the stakes for 2026, announcing a combined R2.6 million prize purse that further cements its status as one of the world’s premier road running events. Dubbed the World’s Most Beautiful Ma …… read more

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He left Mexico on a bicycle – Two years later, Africa is his road

27 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Gustavo Vuela Tercott doesn’t travel through the world, he pedals into it. Two years after leaving Mexico on a bicycle, Africa has become his road, his classroom and his proving ground. Like a rider chasing the horizon with no finish …… read more

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Proteas begin West Indies T20 series as World Cup preparation intensifies

27 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The streamers has barely settled on the pitch, yet the cricketing carousel is already spinning at full tilt. Less than 48 hours after the SA20 final, seven players are back in harness, this time in national colours as South Africa and …… read more

Football News
Roc Cup set to showcase Africa’s brightest young football talent

27 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) has announced the launch of its first-ever African youth football tournament, the Roc Cup, marking a significant step in the organisation’s expansion into the continent’s football landscape. The …… read more

Rugby
Highveld pride, coastal fire: Bulls-Lions derby looms as Stormers face Shark Tank test

26 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed For Bulls and Lions supporters, this is not just another round of the Vodacom URC , it’s a weekend that could shape seasons, shift momentum and settle old scores. And hovering over it all is the coastal showdown in Durban, where the S …… read more

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