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Franco Smith - Baie trots op Ox Nché
Die oud-Toyota Cheetahs- en Shimlas-afrigter, Franco Smith, is vol lof vir die Springbok-stut Ox Nché nadat die 30-jarige speler vir die Wêreld Rugby Speler van die Jaar eerbewys benoem is. Nché is die eerste stut in die geskiedenis wat vir hierdie gesogte toekenning genomineer word, en hy sal te staan…
Thomas du Toit - Ox Nche's World Rugby Player of the Year nomination
The Springbok prop Thomas du Toit has heaped praise on his teammate Ox Nché after the Bloemfontein-born star was nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year award. Nché has made history as the first prop ever to be shortlisted for this prestigious accolade. Joining him on the list…
George Lourens - Return to the field
The Toyota Cheetahs’ preparations for the upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup in Europe have suffered a slight setback at the 11th hour. The Cheetahs were set to face the Lions in Johannesburg on Thursday in a warm-up game, but the hosts have cancelled it, which is a bit of a double-edged…
Mzwandile Stick - Franco Mostert and Lood de Jager red cards
The Springboks lock, Franco Mostert, is set for his disciplinary hearing following the red card he received over the weekend during the 32-14 win against Italy in Turin. The Welkom-born Mostert was shown a permanent red card in the 11th minute of the Test, which certainly stole the shine from…
Ruan Dercksen - Qualifier 1 against the Eastern Cape Iinyathi
The Knights are ready to take to the field again on Tuesday when they face the Eastern Cape Iinyathi in Bloemfontein in Qualifier 1 of the CSA T20 Knockout. The Knights’ home record this season has been solid, unlike in previous years, and assistant coach Ruan Dercksen told OFM Sport…
Jacques Snyman - CSA T20 Knockout Qualifier against Eastern Cape Iinyathi
The Knights will be targeting a home final in the CSA T20 Knockout when they host the Eastern Cape Iinyathi on Tuesday in Qualifier 1, which will be played in Bloemfontein. Over the weekend, the Knights managed to finish at the top of the log with the two points they…
Shukri Conrad - Temba Bavuma and the South African spinners
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has hailed the grit and determination of captain Temba Bavuma after South Africa’s superb 30-run victory against India on Sunday - wrapping up the 1st Test on day three at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Following the victory, Conrad again emphasised his belief that Bavuma…
Mnombo Zwelendaba - Griquas Player of the Year for 2025
The Currie Cup champions, the Suzuki Griquas, capped off their outstanding 2025 season on Thursday evening with a glitzy awards ceremony at the Horseshoe Inn in Kimberley. It was a night dedicated to honouring the players whose exceptional performances carried the team to two finals and a historic major title…
Rassie Erasmus - Team to face Italy in Turin
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 11 changes to his starting XV and named a powerful bench for Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin. Although the Boks have shuffled their lineup for the clash at the home ground of Serie A giants Juventus, the team still looks formidable as they…
Ryan ten Doeschate - 1st Test against South Africa at iconic Eden Gardens
India are bracing for a proper challenge from South Africa in the two-Test series that gets underway on Friday in Kolkata, and just two days out from the opener, early signs suggest the pitch will favour the seamers rather than the spinners. India’s South Africa-born assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate,…
Damian Willemse - The Italian job in Turin
The versatile Springbok back Damian Willemse is expecting an aerial battle from Italy when the two teams lock horns on Saturday in Turin. It will be the third time this year they clash, with the Springboks having won the first two Tests back in South Africa. While the Boks have…
Cole Abrahams - Focusing on the controllable
The Knights will only focus on what they can control heading into Saturday’s all-important CSA Knockout clash against the Garden Route Badgers in Bloemfontein. The Knights are primed to finish at the top of the log when the league stage of the T20 competition concludes on the weekend, and in…
Marco van Staden - Italian break down and Esterhuizen's ears
The breakdown will be a key battle this weekend when the Springboks take on Italy in Turin during the third Test of the End-of-Year tour, while the big centre, André Esterhuizen, is considered to be one of the forwards now. Springbok flanker Marco van Staden, who is versatile enough to…
Tony Brown - Focus shifts to fired up Azzurri
The Springboks are in Parma preparing for their End-of-Year Test against Italy this weekend, and the confident world champions are bracing for another physical and gruelling battle. Springbok attack coach Tony Brown said that while they’ve taken plenty of confidence from shutting down Les Bleus last week, the focus has…
Hugo Broos - Last-minute training venue and hotel change
Bafana Bafana’s preparations for the upcoming international friendly against Zambia got off to a rocky start after the team had to change their training venue at the eleventh hour. The team assembled in Johannesburg on Monday, but instead of training at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto, where they normally fine-tune,…
Alexandre Lafitte reaching first Carling Knockout Cup final
The Bloemfontein-based Marumo Gallants have reached the final of the Carling Knockout Cup for the first time in the club’s history following a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Golden Arrows at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the second semi-final. The semi-final in Durban ended 2-2 after extra time,…
Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi react to beating France in Paris
A 14-man Springbok side delivered a sensational second-half performance in Paris on Saturday evening, stunning France 32-17 at the Stade de France to reaffirm their status as world champions and the best team on the planet. In the build-up to the clash, much of the talk centred on France’s thirst…
Tony de Zorzi - Teamwork and depth
The Proteas will go hunting for a series victory on Saturday when they face Pakistan in Faisalabad in the third and final One-Day International on the tough tour to the subcontinent. The Test series ended in a one-all draw, while the T20 International series was won 2-1 by Pakistan, and…
Frans Steyn - Return of Cameron Dawson
Toyota Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn is thrilled to have rock-solid loosehead prop Cameron Dawson back in the mix as they turn their attention to the EPCR Challenge Cup, which kicks off in December. The 26-year-old Dawson has rejoined the Cheetahs, who are currently spending some time in Durban, where he…
Malusi Siboto - Confidence going into Eastern Storm clash
The Knights will be hunting back-to-back wins on Sunday when they host the Eastern Storm in Bloemfontein in round five of the CSA T20 Knockout. The Knights are fresh off a nail-biting four-wicket victory over the Mpumalanga Rhinos in White River on Wednesday, clinching the win with one ball to…