Ajla Tomljanovic made it a night to remember for Australian tennis fans, following compatriot Nick Kyrgios into a maiden US Open quarter-final on Sunday (September 4) with a gritty victory over Russian Liudmila Samsonova. Shortly after Kyrgios completed a brilliant victory over world number one and 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, […]
Spearhead quick Rabada had been doubtful for the opening match of the three-Test series with an ankle injury but was cleared to take his place in a powerful pace attack also featuring Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje. Fit-again South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was set to be thrust straight into the action […]
Announcing the change on Wednesday, Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber said “Joseph has been working hard at training and waiting patiently for his chance”. Hooker Joseph Dweba has been drafted into the South Africa team to play New Zealand in the Rugby Championship in Johannesburg on Saturday after Bongi Mbonambi injured his knee while training. Announcing […]
Team South Africa has been forced to make several changes ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. As athletes assembled in the various athletes villages, Sascoc on Wednesday announced a team update for the multi-sport showpiece scheduled from 28 July – 8 August. 2018 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Alan Hatherly is out of the Games due to scheduling, […]
Scores of fans have gathered at the OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday morning awaiting the arrival of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions, Banyana Banyana Scores of fans have gathered at the OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday morning awaiting the arrival of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions, Banyana […]
‘Biff’ insists he is “deeply committed” to South African cricket and he hopes this T20 League brings huge homegrown talent to the fore. Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith has been appointed by Cricket South Africa (CSA) as the commissioner of the country’s new T20 League. In December 2019, ‘Biff’ was appointed as CSA’s Director of […]
The three ODIs which form part of the ICC Super League matches that determine direct qualification for the 2023 Men’s World Cup, were billed to take place in 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated its postponement. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that the Proteas Men’s team will not be playing the ODI series in […]
The Boks will host Spain for two matches in August before they depart to New Zealand for the tournament. The Springbok Women will fine-tune their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in October with a Test series at home against the Spanish national team. The Boks will host Spain for two matches in August before […]
Siya Kolisi’s off-weekend for Saturday’s second Test between the Springboks and Wales in Bloemfontein can hardly be considered a “luxury”. National coach Jacques Nienaber made that point plainly clear after installing Handre Pollard as South Africa’s skipper for a combination that features an almighty 19 changes. “It’s not a luxury rotational switch,” he said. “We’re […]
Banyana Banyana take on defending champions Nigeria in a match many dub the final before the final. The last time these two met, the Super Falcons reigned supreme. They were crowned queens of African football for a record 11th time. SA certainly has a score to settle, after coming so close to their first ever championship. […]