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All Blacks turn up volume ahead of first RGR Springboks Test

16 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The All Blacks have turned up the volume ahead of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR), with the Bulls bearing the brunt of a 50-19 demolition at Loftus Versfeld. New Zealand ran in eight tries in Pretoria on Saturday, producing their most …… read more

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Brianna Robinson rallies to national glory

16 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Brianna Robinson turned years of hard work into a national title after producing a stirring comeback at the Growthpoint South African Junior Nationals at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Saturday. The Joburg Sq …… read more

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Doreen Cherop targets Tshwane 10K victory

15 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Doreen Cherop arrived in South Africa as an unknown quantity. She left Durban as a 10km winner. Now the Kenyan has the Tshwane 10K in her sights. Cherop will return to action at the sold-out Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday 23 …… read more

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Bulls bolster pack and unleash overseas X-factor for All Blacks clash

14 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Vodacom Bulls are loading up for an All Blacks ambush at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, combining returning Springbok muscle with a pair of overseas-tested backs capable of injecting serious X-factor. The recipe is clear: add intern …… read more




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From Comrades glory to Tshwane 10K speed test

13 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed George Kusche has conquered the Comrades Marathon. Now the reigning champion wants to find out whether his legs still have enough sting to mix it with the 10km specialists. Kusche will line up at the sold-out Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWAN …… read more

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Ash Barty to take on men at Icons Cup South Africa

13 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty will return to the Icons Series when she lines up for Team World against Team South Africa at The Links at Fancourt in December. Barty was announced on National Women’s Day as the latest additi …… read more

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Roshdy wins second Assore Squash title in Johannesburg

10 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Adham Roshdy has turned Parkview Squash Centre into his personal launching pad, with the 19-year-old Egyptian teenager claiming his second PSA title in as many weeks at the Assore Challenger 6 in Johannesburg on Saturday. Roshdy defea …… read more

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Tshwane turn up the heat as semi-final picture takes shape

10 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The semi-final picture is taking shape at the SPAR National Netball Championships in Cape Town, with Tshwane, Cape Town, Mangaung and Johannesburg safely through to the playoffs after a fourth day of high-octane action. Tshwane produc …… read more

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Kenyan star Jerono wins Totalsports Women’s Race

10 August 2026 — Kenyan road-running star Daisilah Jerono arrived in South Africa with a simple mission: test her training. She left Cape Town with gold around her neck. https://youtu.be/tsNrmVcyNkM?si=7pxIYLn8U1jywEXa The world No. 7 half-marathon runner produced a co …… read more

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Stormers rue missed chances as All Blacks escape

8 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Stormers came within touching distance of one of the biggest upsets in their history before a handful of crucial moments allowed the All Blacks to pull away at DHL Stadium on Friday night. New Zealand eventually won 38-21 in the o …… read more

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