SA Rugby extends Rassie Erasmus’s contract until 2031

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus SA Rugby has extended the contract of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for a further four years.   The double World Cup-winning coach’s contract will now expire in 2031, after the World Cup in the United States.   SA Rugby president Mark Alexander made the announcement at the federation’s general meeting of member…

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Springbok Women to face Black Ferns in SA for the first time

Springbok women celebrate historic World Cup Quarter-Final spot History will be made during next year’s much-anticipated Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springbok Women would meet New Zealand’s Black Ferns for the first time on South African soil. The match will be a curtain-raiser for the third test of the four-match…

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Security systems in place for Carling Black Label final: Ramathuba

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba addresses a press briefing for the upcoming Carling Knockout Cup Final between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The Limpopo government is optimistic that the province will continue to host more major sporting events. This comes as the capital city Polokwane is set to host the…

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Kohli’s hundred in vain as SA level series with India

India’s Virat Kohli is seen in action in this file photo. Virat Kohli‘s second successive hundred was not enough as South Africa, aided by Aiden Markram’s ton, chased down a target of 359 to clinch a four-wicket win and level their one-day international (ODI) series 1-1 in Raipur on Wednesday. India, who lost openers Rohit…

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Pirates look to win first-ever Carling Knockout Cup

Evidence Makgopa celebrating a goal with his teammates Orlando Pirates will be looking to win their maiden Carling Knockout Cup when they take on Marumo Gallants in the final in Polokwane on Saturday.  Pirates already have the MTN-8 trophy in their cabinet and the Cup Kings are up against a club that’s never won anything…

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Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62

England’s Robin Smith facing a bowler Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his former club Hampshire said on Tuesday. Smith, born in South Africa to British parents, played 62 tests and 71 one-day internationals (ODIs) for England, scoring 13 centuries. He suffered from depression and alcoholism following his retirement,…

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Defending champions Sundowns stumble at Siwelele

General view of boot and a soccer ball. Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw by Siwelele in their Betway Premiership encounter at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts struck first through Vincent Pule in the 27th minute. The winger capitalised on a rare mistake from Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, with Tebogo…

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