Mokwena and Barker fly SA flag as African giants book Champions League spots
South African coaches Rulani Mokwena and Steve Barker have guided Pyramids FC and Simba SC into the CAF Champions League group stages after commanding aggregate victories.
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The Bruno standoff: Why managers who bench club icons rarely survive to tell the tale
Michael Carrick’s decision to leave Bruno Fernandes on the bench in Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth has revived football’s oldest power struggle: can a manager survive a confrontation with the dressing room’s biggest personality?
Wiaan Mulder ‘coming of age’ as Test bowler for the Proteas
The Proteas all-rounder has been described as being in 'phenomenal form' during the series against Australia.
Cardoso challenges Sundowns to respond after Champions League humiliation
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso wants an immediate response against Marumo Gallants after their shock CAF Champions League exit, with several trophies still available this season.
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Also reported by The Citizen
Injury-hit Bulls reset for ‘flipping good’ Scarlets
Johan Ackermann hopes his team can make it four wins out of the first five matches, but knows Scarlets are no push-overs.
Carling Knockout Cup action takes centre stage ahead of Soweto Derby
Two giants of football can focus on the most popular Betway premiership match in the country
Rickelton believes Proteas can return to London for WTC final
Proteas will face off with Australia in the third and deciding test match of a highly competitive
BREAKING NEWS: Proteas turn to Gerald Coetzee’s X-factor pace for Newlands decider
Gerald Coetzee has been recalled from the Test wilderness for the third and deciding Test against Australia at Newlands.
Lions have ‘small things’ to work on for URC date with Glasgow Warriors
The Lions' players and management team will be eager to get home to their families, after a difficult and tragic tour.
Aussies seek batting fix as Carey warns against solo acts
" Convert those starts": Carey calls out fragile Aussie batting line-up ahead of final Test
Six arrested in Benoni Flying Squad crackdown as stolen copper, drugs and vehicle recovered
Six suspects have been arrested by the Benoni Flying Squad in separate operations in Gauteng, with police recovering suspected stolen copper worth R25,000, nyaope and a stolen Hyundai H100.
Mofokeng’s European adventure gathers pace after latest Union masterclass
Relebohile Mofokeng scored and assisted as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise fought back from two goals down to beat Cercle Brugge 5-2, continuing his impressive start in Belgium.
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STROKE OF STARDOM: Coach Rocco Meiring’s formula fuels swimmer Pieter Coetzé’s rise
Meiring’s simple approach helped the 22-year-old to claim 10 medals, two Triple Crowns and a world record at the recent Swimming World Cup.
Rassie Erasmus keeps nervous eye on URC as Springboks sweat over injuries
Rassie Erasmus will hope the final URC round before South Africa’s November Tests against Italy, France and Ireland passes without further injuries to Springbok contenders.
‘Absolutely bizarre,’ says Dobson as Stormers’ hookers end up on sidelines
The Stormers have some big calls to make at hooker ahead of their URC match against Ulster this coming weekend.
Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d’Or glory
Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Yamal and Mbappe.
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The battle for Afrikaans superiority — Marco Jansen vs under-fire Marnus Labuschagne
In a series that has lacked the needle of previous encounters between the sides, Marco Jansen and Marnus Labuschagne's animated confrontations have provided welcome spice.