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Polokwane City’s star coach Phuti Mohafe has dropped a big statement. He has named a team that is better than Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. It’s not Orlando Pirates. Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns supporters will not be impressed by the media will love Phuti Mohafe’s frank talk. BETWAY PREMIERSHIP: POLOKWANE CITY 2-0 KAIZER CHIEFS Rise and Shine opened the lead through Oswin Appollis on 17 minutes, before Mokibelo Ramabu bagged the three points on the 90th minute mark. Speaking to the media after the game, coach Mohafe reflected on beating both Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs since the start…
The venues have been confirmed for the Springboks’ two headline fixtures against the All Blacks next year. Earlier this year the Springboks memorably claimed back-to-back wins over the All Blacks on the way to winning the Rugby Championship, while famously securing a historic fourth successive win over their arch-rivals dating back to last year. It’s now been confirmed that the Springboks will head back to the All Blacks’ fortress of Eden Park for the first time in 12 years in a highly anticipated return to New Zealand soil next year. South Africa have played just once in New Zealand since…
The retired midfielder has lamented the lack of leadership in the current team and emphasized the need for them to take charge WHAT HAPPENED? Kaizer Chiefs suffered their third PSL defeat of the 2024/25 season, losing 2-0 to Polokwane City on Sunday afternoon. This result pushed Amakhosi out of the top eight, further highlighting their inconsistent start to the season. Former Chiefs player Willard Katsande expressed concerns about the team’s leadership and ability to handle pressure in crucial moments. Katsande emphasized the need for experienced players and smarter gameplay to avoid yet another trophyless season. Chiefs’ current struggles paint a…
Player of the Autum Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier is named Player of the Autumn Nations Series. Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier is named Player of the Autumn Nations Series. Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier has been crowned Player of the Series for this year’s Autumn Nations Series, winning the public vote by just three percent. Van der Flier was in impressive form throughout last month and started all of Ireland’s fixtures as they won three out of four internationals during November. He secured 37% of the public vote on the Autumn Nations Series website and edged…
Hendre Stassen and an insert of Ross Moriarty. South African forward Hendre Stassen will reportedly make his return to French Rugby imminently, signing as injury cover for the remainder of the season. A highly rated player during his youth, Stassen impressed for the Junior Springboks and signed to join the Bulls in 2018. He spent just one year in Pretoria before packing his bags to join Stade Francais. However, he played just 18 games for the club before his career came to a grinding halt when he tested positive for a banned substance and was subsequently slapped with a four-year…
The Springboks highest-paid player is not who you think and his salary will leave you stunned. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s salary makes him one of the highest-paid players in SA Rugby. However, he is not the highest-paid Bok. HIGHEST-PAID SPRINGBOK REVEALED Cheslin Kolbe takes home a whopping R22 million annually, as reportedon The South African. So, this equates to R1.83 million a month for Japanese-based outfit, Tokyo Sungoliath. Therefore, Kolbe is the highest-paid Springboks player. Placing him above the likes of some of the sports highest-paid players such as Kolisi, Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard. Kolbe is certainly worth every cent.…
Hansen did not list specific incidents but the 65-year-old has previously been critical of the red card handed out to captain Sam Cane in the first half. Baton passed on Despite the All Blacks’ struggles between 2020 and 2023, they came so close to lifting the Webb Ellis Cup and Hansen felt that they were in a good position as the baton handed over to Robertson. Particularly in the front-row, the new head coach has had a strong platform to work from according to Hansen. “I wouldn’t say we’ve made great strides [up front], I still think we’re going as well as we were.…
It’s been a busy and brutal year of rugby, and it is starting to take a toll as more Springbok stars have just been sidelined. A few years ago, the end of the Springboks’ season in November would signal an opportunity for the players to head off on a holiday break. However, the switch from Super Rugby and into northern hemisphere competition means that a number of leading South African players will still be participating in the URC and Champions Cup over the festive period. After a taxing season, there has understandably been an accumulation of injuries, and the list…
Chiefs Nabi Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi was furious following his team’s 2-0 defeat to Polokwane City on Sunday afternoon. Despite Amakhosi dominating possession, they failed to find clear-cut chances throughout the match. Goals from Oswin Appollis and Simon Ramabu were enough to give Rise and Shine all three points and move them into the top three in the Betway Premiership. After the match, Nabi blamed referees for Kaizer Chiefs’ third league defeat. “You remember the game Castillo was out? I talked about the referee, all the people, the media, told me I’m aggressive with the referee, I’m not…
John Dobson has revealed that Springboks and Stormers fly-half Manie Libbok was taken straight to hospital after he was stretchered from the pitch on Saturday. The Stormers boss said that Libbok was in a ‘very bad’ condition as he spoke to the media after what he described as a ‘mortal blow’ as Toulon claimed a 24-14 victory over the Capetoians in Gqeberha. The result now means that the Stormers have won just two of their opening seven matches across the United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup. Sacrifice the Champions Cup? A fact that has raised the debate about whether the Stormers should…