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Tennis elevated as Alcaraz and Sinner's epic showdown marks end of Big Three era

South Africa

Tennis elevated as Alcaraz and Sinner's epic showdown marks end of Big Three era

By Craig Ray

Etzebeth blow for Sharks on eve of URC semi-final against charging Bulls at Loftus

Sport

Etzebeth blow for Sharks on eve of URC semi-final against charging Bulls at Loftus

By Craig Ray

Saru declares significant loss in 2024 financial report – but 2025 outlook positive

South Africa

Saru declares significant loss in 2024 financial report – but 2025 outlook positive

By Craig Ray

Amélie Mauresmo faces gender bias backlash amid French Open's weather woes and attendance struggles

Sport

Amélie Mauresmo faces gender bias backlash amid French Open's weather woes and attendance struggles

By Craig Ray

‘Winkgate’ is manufactured social media outrage that will add more fuel to the SA-Ireland rugby rivalry

Sport

‘Winkgate’ is manufactured social media outrage that will add more fuel to the SA-Ireland rugby rivalry

By Craig Ray

Hartzenberg the centre of attention as Stormers’ tough URC play-off road starts in Glasgow

Sport

Hartzenberg the centre of attention as Stormers’ tough URC play-off road starts in Glasgow

By Craig Ray

Scintillating Champions Cup final in store as South Africa looks on from the sidelines

Sport

Scintillating Champions Cup final in store as South Africa looks on from the sidelines

By Craig Ray

Foul play enabler or deterrent? Rugby’s 20-minute red card rule set to be made law

South Africa

Foul play enabler or deterrent? Rugby’s 20-minute red card rule set to be made law

By Craig Ray

Bulls, Sharks and Stormers carry SA’s URC hopes into the post-season

South Africa

Bulls, Sharks and Stormers carry SA’s URC hopes into the post-season

By Craig Ray

Key omissions from world champion Bok alignment camp are not unusual but they hint at future

South Africa

Key omissions from world champion Bok alignment camp are not unusual but they hint at future

By Craig Ray

Cornal Hendricks tribute — ‘Rugby has lost one of the good ones’

South Africa

Cornal Hendricks tribute — ‘Rugby has lost one of the good ones’

By Craig Ray

Convoluted 2026 Sevens World Series format meets with criticism and anger

Sport

Convoluted 2026 Sevens World Series format meets with criticism and anger

By Craig Ray