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URC recap | Bulls build momentum, Stormers slip, and Lions make first ever play offs
40+ min ago (1666+ words) May 18, 2026 - 07: 30 am By Kick Off Rugby It was a round of mixed fortunes for South Africa's four United Rugby Championship teams as the curtain came down on the regular season, with the Bulls and Sharks finishing the pool stages with…...
WATCH | 'I stayed quiet against Chiefs. ..' - Ouaddou addresses bench fracas in league slip-up
40+ min ago (143+ words) Kick Off May 18, 2026 - 09: 46 am By Siya Ndlela Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared his stance on a mid-match scuffle between the two technical teams during his side's Betway Premiership match against Durban City. Ex-Bucs coach seals historic treble…...
A father's honesty: 'He is too old for the World Cup"
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (224+ words) May 18, 2026 - 08: 43 am By Sipho Mlotha Bradley Grobler, regarded as one of the most prominent strikers in the history of the PSL, is reportedly contemplating retirement at the end of the current season due to ongoing injuries. The 38-year-old striker is…...
Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings dies at 61
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (198+ words) May 18, 2026 - 08: 59 am By Kick Off Rugby Scott Hastings, the dynamic centre who starred for Scotland between 1986 and 1997, passed away peacefully on Sunday at the age of 61. Hastings earned 65 caps, a record at the time. He was a key member of…...
Cardoso: We need to take the energy to Morocco
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (355+ words) May 17, 2026 - 07: 36 pm By Kickoff writer Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso was pleased to see his side compete against AS FAR Rabat, but felt they should have scored more on Sunday evening. The Brazilians carry a slender first-leg advantage thanks to…...
AS FAR coach: Sundowns are one of the best
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (412+ words) May 17, 2026 - 08: 24 pm By Kickoff Reporter AS FAR Rabat coach Alexandre Santos says it was 'very difficult' to get their regular game going against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Moroccan outfit were keen to make their presence felt and return for the second-leg…...
SA Rugby vs SA franchise owners - battle lines being drawn
16+ hour, 34+ min ago (472+ words) May 17, 2026 - 06: 01 pm By Craig Taylor SA Rugby president Mark Alexander's announcement at last week's AGM of a July review into South African franchises' participation in European competitions has ignited fierce debate in local rugby circles. Speaking at the AGM, Alexander…...
'My teammates were jealous of me"
21+ hour, 9+ min ago (411+ words) May 17, 2026 - 01: 26 pm By Sipho Mlotha In this latest edition of In The Spotlight, Kick Off speaks to former Black Leopards and Dynamos star Thamsanqa "Gusheshe" Tibe. Growing up who was your favourite player? Like every youngster during that time, it…...
Nuno Santos: We cannot change what happened
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (235+ words) May 17, 2026 - 11: 55 am By Sipho Mlotha Mamelodi Sundowns star Nuno Santos says the club has put their poor run-in in the Betway Premiership title rsce behind, and they now focused on winning the second star for their fans. The Brazilians endured…...
Modiba stunner sinks AS FAR in CAFCL final
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (448+ words) May 17, 2026 - 03: 09 pm By Kickoff writer Mamelodi Sundowns registered a 1-0 win over AS FAR Rabat in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday evening. Fixture: Mamelodi Sundowns vs AS FAR Rabat Score: 1-0 Goalscorers:…...