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Monday, June 9, 2025

SA’s Lloyd Harris dumped out of Australian Open by wild card

SA’s Lloyd Harris was expected to advance against lower-ranked Australian wild card Aleksandar Vukic, but lost in four sets, which the rapturous cheers from the home crowd.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Michael Jansen|Published

Liverpool’s Van Dijk undergoes successful knee surgery

Virgil Van Dijk sustained the knee injury early in the match when he was at the receiving end of a reckless challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Jansen|Published

England newbie Jonny Hill to partner Itoje v Italy

England coach Eddie Jones named Jonny Hill as lock partner to Maro Itoje for the game in Rome where the Six Nations title is at stake.

Sport Rugby International
Michael Jansen|Published

SA Pro skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes rakes in another international award

For South African professional skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes, a chronic asthma condition was no reason to stop him from excelling in his sport.

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

Blitzboks report for training with eyes firmly on the Olympics

With the World Series cancelled for the rest of this year, the Springbok Sevens team has placed their focus firmly on the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Michael Jansen|Published

Royal Cape name Asenathi Jim, Gerry Hegie co-skippers for Lipton Challenge Cup

The 2020 edition of the prestigious Lipton Challenge Cup will be sailed in the waters of Saldanha Bay in December.

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

Chiefs suspend Bobby Motaung following Covid-19 lockdown breach

Kaizer Chiefs football Manager Bobby Motaung has been suspended for partying during Covid-19 lockdown.

Sport Soccer PSL
Michael Jansen|Published

Blitzboks to return to training following Cape Town and Dubai 7s cancellation

The Springbok Sevens team will undergo Covid-19 testing this week ahead of resumption of training next week.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Michael Jansen|Published

WATCH: SA gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz performs Olympic routine

In a livestreamed event, Caitlin Rooskrantz showed off the routine she would have performed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this year.

Sport Olympics
Michael Jansen|Published

Stormers split over Super future, possible move north

CAPE TOWN – Stormers coach John Dobson says his player group is split on the possibility of a move up north should South African teams not take part in Super Rugby in future. While SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux said that New Zealand Rugby can’t just axe SA from the southern hemisphere competition due to legal agreements and that their absence in 2021 would be as a result of travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kiwis have outlined plans to include a Pacific team (in additi. . .

Sport Rugby Super Rugby
Michael Jansen|Published

Russia asks World Athletics to postpone decision on possible expulsion

Russia Athletics’ troubles have snowballed in recent months, with some of its officials and senior coaches embroiled in doping scandals.

Sport Athletics
Michael Jansen|Published

Tottenham Hotspur set to host Stormers v Saracens clash in 2021

Tottenham Hotspur, Saracens and DHL Stormers are currently negotiating the details of the planned fixture, which will be in line with the two respective governments’ Covid-19 safety protocols.

Sport
Michael Jansen and Staff Reporter|Published

Safety first, say Blitzboks after second place in World Rugby Sevens Series

World Rugby this week cancelled the remaining four tournaments of the ten-stop Sevens World Series due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Sport Rugby
Michael Jansen|Published

Bulldozing Ashley Johnson calls time on his Wasps career

Cape Town -born Johnson joined Wasps in 2012 and became an instant favourite, with his bulldozing running and powerful tackling.

Sport Rugby
Michael Jansen|Published

Watch VideoCecil Afrika leaves the Blitzboks jersey in a 'better place'

The long-serving Cecil Afrika may not end his Sevens career on the highlight he was hoping for - the 2021 Olympic Games in Japan.

Sport Rugby
Michael Jansen|Published

WATCH: We have to go with the bounce of the ball during Covid-19 says Roberts

Jamie Roberts ? a qualified medical doctor - has been assisting with the UK NHS? fight against the coronavirus.

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

Kolbe surprises starstruck fan on his birthday during lockdown

Cheslin Kolbe surprised a young fan who was not happy about having to spend his birthday without his friends around.

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs join fight against Covid-19

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs announced plans to join forces to assist in the campaign against Covid-19.

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Stormers cross into musical realm with iconic Johnny Clegg song

The Stormers have been employing the power of music by singing 'The Crossing' following every match this season.

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

WATCH: Bok forward Uzair staying fit. . . with a rhythm and a beat

Cape Town-born loose forward Uzair Cassiem has a different way of staying fit during this time of Covid-19 enforced lockdown

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

Blitzboks World Sevens title challenge postponed even further

World Rugby on Friday postponed two more World Sevens Series tournaments

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

Kok lauds depth of the Blitzboks system

Werner Kok played a starring role in the Blitzboks' come-from-behind victory at the Los Angeles Sevens

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

WATCH: A proper roller coaster ride of emotions - Blitzboks coach

The Blitzboks pulled off the unthinkable when they beat Fiji in a thrilling LA Sevens Cup Final on Monday morning

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

Blitzboks confirm US love-affair with thrilling victory in Los Angeles

The Springboks Sevens overcame a 19-0 deficit to defeat Fiji in the final of the LA Sevens on Monday morning

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published

South Africa feature prominently at Laureus World Sports Awards

South Africa's Springboks and Olympic swimmer Natalie du Toit are up for awards in Berlin on Monday night

Sport
Michael Jansen|Published