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On Saturday, the Wallabies of Australia take on the Springboks of South Africa in the opening match of the much-anticipated Rugby Championship. Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has chosen four rookies in an attempt to rewrite history at Loftus Versfeld by injecting his team with new blood. New Blood in the Wings Tom Hooper, a...
It was a grey Thursday that left South African rugby fans reeling, as the Junior Springboks faced a shocking defeat at the hands of the Italy U20 team. Braving the adverse weather conditions in Paarl, the Italians managed to outperform the Junior Springboks, ending the match with an unexpected 34-26 victory. An Unforeseen Upset...
A prohibition on female footballers wearing Islamic hijab scarves has been upheld by France’s highest administrative court, a landmark ruling that further stirs the pot of debate surrounding religion and sports. According to the court’s official statement, they made this decision to preserve a sense of “neutrality” among contestants and ensure the orderly progression...
Disagreement has arisen amongst South African football fans as a result of the recent changes in Kaizer Chiefs’ coaching staff. Former Kaizer Chiefs defender and captain Patrick Mabedi has been one of the most outspoken critics of these alterations, particularly the substitution of Molefi Ntseki for Arthur Zwane, better known as Mangethe. The Reign...
The Cape Town International Convention Centre will soon reverberate with sounds such as the reverberation of the whistle, the swish of the net, and the uproar of the audience. The beloved Proteas have become the unifying rhythm of our nation as the prestigious Netball World Cup draws near. The beat of this nation’s devotion...