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It’s been quite the year for South Africa’s national rugby team, the Springboks. When the players weren’t winning on the field, they were winning in real life, tying the knot and welcoming babies into the world. In fact, quite a few players welcomed little ones this year, making it a fruitful one indeed. Eben and Anlia Etzebeth The Etzebeths started their year off on an adorable note after welcoming a bouncing baby girl in January. Heading online, Eben’s wife, Anlia, broke the news with a heartwarming Instagram post sharing their little one was born on the 16 January. “16.01.24. No…
Kaizers Chiefs eye star striker in January transfer shake-up Chiefs are reigniting talks to sign this free-agent striker, aiming to solve their scoring woes while exploring additional high-impact transfers Kaizer Chiefs eye star striker in January transfer shake-up, according to Soccer Laduma. Chiefs are making bold strides to secure the services of free-agent Lebo Mothiba, aiming to address their long-standing scoring challenges. Sources within the club have confirmed that Chiefs have reignited talks with Mothiba, once stalled due to his injury recovery and European aspirations. “The interest was there from the start when the club started looking for a striker,”…
Rassie Erasmus celebrated the dawn of Christmas day with a group of Springbok fans who met the coach for a stroll along the beach in Cape Town. The gathering followed a tweet from Erasmus on Sunday, broadcasting an open invite to join him for a brisk 6km walk along Blouberg beachfront. A group of avid Bok fans showed up for the opportunity to meet the Bok coach on a glorious day in the Mother City, and Erasmus was very grateful for the turnout. “Thank you to everyone who was down at the beach … for making it fun,” Erasmus said…
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has asked for a striker, winger and number 10 Image: Soccer-Laduma.
Another thrilling year in rugby has come and gone with plenty to captivate supporters around the world. The Red Roses romped to another Six Nations grand slam and the Springboks showcased their strength with a Rugby Championship crown, while in the club game, Toulouse secured a Top 14 and Champions Cup double. In sevens, France’s men and New Zealand’s women won gold as sevens stepped up to the grandest of stages at Paris 2024. New stars like Aoife Wafer and Wallace Sititi came to the fore, while old hands including Courtney Lawes and Portia Woodman-Wickcliffe were given farewells to savour. The Independent’s rugby correspondent…
Confident and ambitious, a vibrant spark of talent at Kaizer Chiefs has boldly outlined his targets for the current season, aiming for 10 starts, seven goals, and three Man of the Match awards. Chiefs boast a promising crop of young talent, with several players showcasing their abilities on Saturday at Orlando Stadium in Soweto. In the Carling All-Stars’ victory over Magesi FC, Amakhosi Diski Challenge [DDC] star Naledi Hlongwane shone brightly, scoring two goals within the opening 25 minutes against the Carling Knockout Cup champions. Fellow Chiefs youngster Samkelo Zwane also impressed, contributing a goal and an assist in the…
Referee Chris Busby during Leinster v Connacht and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan. Referee Chris Busby during Leinster v Connacht and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan. Ireland great Alan Quinlan claims that Mack Hansen is correct over his assumption that Connacht have been the victim of some bad refereeing calls. The wing launched into an extraordinary tirade following his side’s 20-12 United Rugby Championship defeat to Leinster at the weekend. Hansen felt that the officiating was inconsistent with a couple of incidents particularly frustrating the Ireland star. The incidents in question While the referee and his TMO deliberated over Josh Ioane’s hit…
Bitter France star refuses to reconcile with Pieter-Steph du Toit after Rugby World Cup ‘injustic Pieter-Steph du Toit in action for Springboks against France at the 2023 Rugby World Cup and Jonathan Danty (inset) dejected as flanker celebrates. Pieter-Steph du Toit in action for Springboks against France at the 2023 Rugby World Cup and Jonathan Danty dejected as flanker celebrates. France centre Jonathan Danty is still bitter about their Rugby World Cup exit to the Springboks and has refused to forgive Pieter-Steph du Toit for a perceived ‘injustice’. Les Bleus’ powerhouse remains angry after believing that the flanker should have…
Getting on the right side of the referee has long been advocated as a quality all champion teams must possess but Opta data suggests the Springboks bucked the trend in 2024. Second-guessing how the referee will interpret the laws, and managing him or her throughout the game, can mean the difference between winning and losing. However, the Springboks debunked this notion as they marched to The Rugby Championship title and completed their first European tour clean sweep in 11 years despite conceding the most yellow cards of the year. South Africa incurred 13 sin-binnings at an average of exactly one…
Kaizer Chiefs striker Ashley Du Preez said he was not looking to prove anything to Nasreddine Nabi after featuring in the Carling PSL All Stars team. The former Stellenbosch FC star was in the All Stars team for the second successive time. This time, the All Stars defeated Magesi 3-0 to win Carling Black Label Cup back-to-back this past weekend. “It’s a different competition, it’s outside the club,” Du Preez said before the match. “Whatever happens, happens. I’m not here to prove anything to the coach at Chiefs.” Du Preez has scored two goals for Kaizer Chiefs this season “For me it’s just to…