Cape Town Sevens: Scoring drought in the Mother City
SoccerIt’s not just the taps in the Mother City that sometimes run dry ? scoring at the Cape Town Sevens hit a low this weekend.
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Cape Town Sevens smashes its own yellow card record
The 2019 Cape Town Sevens has broken the record for the most yellow cards since the event first moved to the Mother City.
Telkom Knockout: How often do PSL teams win the league and a cup?
SoccerIt’s a rare feat for a team to win both the PSL league title and a cup in the same season.
Eight the magic number for Kenya at Cape Town Sevens
SoccerThere might be some life in the Kenyan Sevens team yet as they secured a spot in the Cape Town Sevens knockouts with one match left to play.
Jingles all the way as Sundowns hunt for silverware in Telkom Knockout final
SoccerMamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United will slog it out in Durban in Saturday’s Telkom Knockout final. Sundowns are looking to end a four-year domestic cup drought.
Cape Town Sevens squads: Blitzboks stick with familiar, Imbokodo go for fresh faces
There are stark differences in terms of experience between South Africa’s men’s and women’s Cape Town Sevens squads, but both groups of players are raring to go.
Shakes’ Sevens charges not rattled or rolled ahead of Cape Town
SoccerThe World Rugby Sevens Series rolls into Cape Town this weekend, as South Africa hosts one of the circuit showpieces in round two.
Ballon d’Or: How often recipients also win the Champions League
SoccerWhat omen, if any, is it for clubs when a player from their ranks wins the Ballon d’Or? Glad you asked.
Puzzling Pochettino: Managerial numbers that make his sacking look even more nuts
SoccerMauricio Pochettino’s sacking by Tottenham looks even more bizarre when his numbers are compared to other managers in the Premier League over the last two decades.
Shootouts galore: Telkom Knockout breaks record
There have been more penalty shootouts in South Africa’s League Cup, currently called the Telkom Knockout, since the format changed in 2002. And it’s not even finished yet.
Jan Olde Riekerink vs Benni McCarthy record: Goals to flow at Cape Town City
SoccerFor better and worse, the Citizens often threw caution to the wind under Benni McCarthy. Riekerink’s recent record suggests that he is an attack-minded coach, too.
Want to win the Rugby World Cup? Don’t trail at half time
RugbyGet ready for an almighty scrap in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. And don’t trail at half-time, according to history.
How teams score points during a Rugby World Cup final
SoccerDon?t expect a haircut or champagne rugby when England and South Africa clash in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
Rugby World Cup final predictions: Can we tell anything from an algorithm?
England vs South Africa is going to be one epic Rugby World Cup final. Can an algorithm correctly predict the outcome?
How long Orlando Pirates coaches last after their first match vs Kazier Chiefs
SoccerRhulani Mokwena will take charge of his first Soweto Derby over the weekend. Here’s how previous coaches performed in their first match against Kaizer Chiefs and the months following.
No, England weren’t fined for their V-formation haka response
SoccerEngland were fined after the semi-final against New Zealand but not for responding with a V-shape to the haka.
Rugby World Cup: How Wales and South Africa have scored and conceded tries
SoccerHere’s what you might expect from the semi-final between Wales and South Africa.
Premier League: Which month has the biggest wins and which teams get them?
SoccerLeicester City weren’t the first team in the Premier League to smash nine unanswered goals past their opponents.
Not phased: How Rugby World Cup teams switched play ahead of the semi-finals
SoccerIt’s the semi-finals at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Here’s how playing styles have changed heading into the crunch clashes.
How do you win a RWC semi-final? Don’t pass, don’t run
Stats are like puppets, reach deep enough and you can make them say anything. Here’s what they say about game plans for a Rugby World Cup semi-final.
Rugby World Cup semi-final predictions: What’s in the numbers
The 2019 Rugby World Cup has been unprecedented in various ways. What might the semi-finals hold, then?
Red and yellow cards in Rugby World Cup QFs and semis
SoccerThe World Cup of red cards continues to add to the record books.
Manchester United vs Liverpool: African representation in both teams
SoccerHere’s how Manchester United and Liverpool compare in terms of African representation.
Simply the Best: Rory Best’s Ireland career by the numbers
SoccerRory Best has been an immense force in Irish rugby over the years. Here are some notable stats from his career.
Most tries and points in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final
SoccerScorelines in knockout matches – an almost all sports – tend to be on the more conservative side.
Rugby World Cup live scores: New Zealand vs Ireland
SoccerKeep up with the 2019 Rugby World Cup quaterfinal live right here.
Interview: Marc van Heerden wanted more from Orlando Pirates
Marc van Heerden will square off against his former club, Orlando Pirates, over the weekend. A club he believes he deserved a better chance to prove himself.
Telkom Knock Out: Last 16 teams and fixture times
SoccerDon’t miss any of the TKO action this weekend. Here are the fixtures and kick off times.
Kipchoge’s incredible marathon record in numbers
Eliud Kipchoge remarkable feat of breaking the two-hour barrier in the marathon becomes even more remarkable when you break it down into smaller chunks.
Explained: Who the Springboks will play in the RWC quarterfinal
SoccerPool A at the 2019 Rugby World Cup is packed with qualification complications. Worry not – here’s an explainer and live updates of who the Boks play next.
Eliud Kipchoge’s historic marathon: List of fastest ever official times
Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour marathon barrier in Vienna on Sunday. Not an officially recognised record, but a phenomenal achievement regardless.
Rugby World Cup Pool A standings: Which Team vs Springboks and quarterfinal progression explained
SoccerPool A at the 2019 Rugby World Cup is packed with qualification complications. Let’s break it down.
Yes, rugby games have been cancelled and ?drawn? before
SoccerThe cancellation of two fixtures at the 2019 Rugby World Cup has caused much consternation ? as if matches have never been called off before. They have.
Rugby World Cup 2019 typhoon: Affected teams and pool standings explained
SoccerThe 2019 Rugby World Cup has been thrown into chaos. Here’s how to make sense of the teams and pool standings.
Waseem Isaacs ? from right-back to reject to PSL powerhouse
It’s been a long and interesting ride for Waseem Isaacs.