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Jukskei Derby is personal: Venter

Lions prop, Boan Venter, says his side will have to "match fire with fire" when they face off against the Bulls in Round Three of the United Rugby Championship (URC) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Lions head into the Jukskei Derby high on confidence, looking for a third straight win after a flawless start to their campaign. After edging Leinster 27-26 in the opening round, Ivan van Rooyen’s men […]

todayOctober 6, 2026 147

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Cardoso frustrated by Chippa venue change

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, has voiced his frustration over the venue change for their Betway Premiership clash with Chippa United on Saturday. Sundowns were initially scheduled to face Chippa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, but the Chilli Boyz have moved the game to the Buffalo City Stadium in KuGompo City, citing problems with the playing surface. The decision has effectively left Sundowns with a day […]

todaySeptember 10, 2026 61

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Cardoso hits back at Sundowns critics

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, has hit back at critics who questioned the team following their 1-0 defeat to Lamontville Golden Arrows in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final in Atteridgeville on Sunday. The Brazilians face a difficult task in the second leg at the King Zwelithini Stadium this Sunday, knowing they must overturn the deficit to book their place in the final. The Portuguese mentor expressed his frustration […]

todayAugust 27, 2026 134

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Another record beckons for Rassie Erasmus

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, will make history on Saturday when he sends out a Springbok team for a record-breaking 55th time as head coach, the most by any South African coach since the team's first Test match in 1891. Erasmus reaches the milestone across two stints in charge, to surpass the previous record of 54 tests held by 2007 Rugby World Cup winning coach, Jake White, who led the Springboks […]

todayJuly 9, 2026 66

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Boks aim to use altitude to flatten Scots

The Springboks are hoping to use home-ground advantage, altitude and aerial dominance to beat Scotland when the two sides meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in the Nations Championship. Canan Moodie, who has called Loftus home with the Bulls for the past three seasons, says the Boks intend to use the 1,300m altitude as more than just a physical advantage. "It’s a fortress for us. The altitude isn’t just about […]

todayJuly 8, 2026 57

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Cardoso focused on goals in Champions League final

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, says he is well aware of the importance of goals in the CAF Champions League ahead of the final against Morocco's ASFAR Rabat. Sundowns, who are in search of a second elusive star, will host AS FAR in the first leg final of the tie at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday before travelling to Rabat for the return leg the following weekend. […]

todayMay 15, 2026 87

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Ouaddou: We’ve made the league more competitive

Orlando Pirates head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has praised his team for challenging Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership, comparing the title race to the Premier League. Pirates beat their 61-point record on Tuesday night, securing a 2-0 win over Stellenbosch FC to move to 62 points with three games remaining. The second-placed Buccaneers have a better goal difference than Sundowns, but they need to win all their remaining games and […]

todayMay 6, 2026 99

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Sundowns to play for win against Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, is aware that the 1-0 lead they take into their CAF Champions League second leg semi-final against Esperance is a precarious one. He also emphasised the importance of his team playing for the win in Saturday's second leg in Pretoria. Sundowns are on the verge of reaching a fourth Champions League final in their history, however, Esperance are expected to give the Brazilians a […]

todayApril 17, 2026 76

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Cupido ready to step up in Kekana’s absence

Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Keanu Cupido, says he is ready to shoulder the responsibility in Saturday’s CAF Champions League semi-final second leg, in the absence of the suspended Grant Kekana. Kekana was red-carded in the first leg on Sunday and will miss the return fixture at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. His suspension leaves Cupido as the most experienced option available in central defence, despite having made only eight appearances in the […]

todayApril 15, 2026 102