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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Sharks coach Plumtree wants to delay family reunion until Scarlets beaten and URC points banked

The Sharks do URC battle with the Scarlets in Durban on Saturday night, and family bragging rights are up for grabs.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Odds on Mike: Sharks, Stormers and Bulls to win easily and Lions to save face

The United Rugby Championship league phase wraps up this weekend and, as always, there is cash to be made by shrewd tipsters.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth cleared to face Scarlets in Sharks URC clash

Mighty Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will play for the Sharks on Saturday night when the Scarlets visit Durban in a vital URC fixture.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks need to empty the tank and beat the Scarlets to avoid a play-off against the Stormers

The United Rugby Championship enters its final round this weekend and the Sharks will be well placed for the looming quarter-finals if they beat the Scarlets in Durban.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Drama unfolds in thrilling PNB Singles Championships

The greens at sponsoring clubs were ablaze with talent and tension this past weekend as the 2025 PNB Men’s Open, Veterans and Under-25 Singles Championships drew to a dramatic close on Sunday.

cheryl waterman|Published

Watch VideoBulls to breathe fire against Dragons and won’t hold back for fear of injuries, says Johan Grobbelaar

The clash against the Dragons at Loftus Versfeld will give the Bulls the opportunity to finish second on the official URC log, and they only need a single point from the duel to secure the spot.

Leighton Koopman|Published

SA’s Amajita hope to fly against Nigeria’s Eagles in Afcon U20 semi-final

Amajita have coach Raymond Mdaka and his technical team to thank for their preparations, having also won the Cosafa Championship to qualify for Afcon, which is held in Egypt.

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoJose Riveiro: Thanks for the memories, Orlando Pirates

Jose Riveiro sat on the bench for his last match as the coach of Orlando Pirates when they beat Golden Arrows 3-0 at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, on Tuesday night.

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoThe real kings of Mzansi! Champions Mamelodi Sundowns wrap up record eighth PSL title in a row

Mamelodi Sundowns did the inevitable by capturing the inaugural Betway Premiership title in East London, courtesy of a 3-0 victory over Chippa United on Wednesday night.

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published