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Come celebrate Women’s Month by running the iconic Totalsports Women’s Race

20 April 2026 — Entries officially open today (Monday 20 April 2026) for South Africa’s premier Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race, that will take place on three consecutive Sundays in August with the action kicking off in Durban on 2 August, foll …… read more

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Lions and Bulls sparkle as coastal sides falter in Vodacom URC

20 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Fidelity Securedrive Lions and Vodacom Bulls made strong statements of their intent in a round of mixed fortunes for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as they achieved significant victories, while th …… read more

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Blitzboks break historic 50 year Hong Kong hoodoo

19 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Blitzboks rose like steel pillars among Hong Kong’s towering skyline on Sunday, producing a performance as sharp as a perfectly timed offload to secure their first ever HSBC SVNS title at the iconic stop. Their 35-7 dismantling of …… read more

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Coetzé wins five golds as Pearse qualifies for Commonwealth Games

19 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Hannah Pearse’s (pictured above) long-held dream finally surfaced on the final night of the Bombela Concession Company SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha, while Pieter Coetzé stamped his authority with a flawless golden campaign. P …… read more




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Standout performances at rain-soaked SA Senior Athletics Championships finale

19 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Stellenbosch’s Coetzenberg Stadium played host to a rain-soaked finale at the 2026 ASA Senior Track and Field Championships, where several of the country’s leading athletes delivered composed performances in testing conditions. Among …… read more

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Stormers left reeling as Connacht spoil emotional Cape Town farewell

19 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed What was meant to be a day of tribute and celebration at DHL Stadium ended in bitter disappointment for the Stormers, who slumped to a shock 33-24 United Rugby Championship defeat to Connacht on Saturday. On an emotionally charged aft …… read more

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SA rugby prospect Pead secures major deal

16 April 2026 — Haashim Pead’s career is gathering momentum like a rolling maul surging towards the try line, and his latest move confirms his place among South Africa’s brightest rugby prospects. The 20-year-old scrumhalf has signed with Roc Nation Sports Internation …… read more

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Kavanagh keeps cool head despite red-hot form ahead of Cape Town 10K

16 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Tayla Kavanagh heads into the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K in the kind of form that turns heads, yet the 24-year-old remains firmly grounded as she prepares for Sunday’s race in the Mother City. The Hollywood Athletics Club runner …… read more

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Blitzboks reset for Hong Kong with focus on complete performance

15 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Blitzboks head into the Hong Kong Sevens with renewed energy and a clear mission to deliver a complete performance as the World Championship phase kicks off. Zain Davids returns to the squad refreshed after missing the Vancouver a …… read more

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Trio Secure Commonwealth Berths at SA Swimming Nationals

15 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed South Africa’s elite swimmers wasted little time diving into qualification mode as the SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha produced a trio of early Commonwealth Games qualifiers, with Aimee Canny, Pieter Coetzé (pictured ab …… read more

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