How the Blitzboks previously performed at the Hamilton Sevens
It’s all change, please, for the Blitzboks as they head to Hamilton for the New Zealand leg of the 2019-20 World Series Sevens.
Football and feminism: South African football still grappling with toxic masculinity
Women are becoming increasingly visible in what was previously considered “male dominated” sports. But they face numerous challenges.
Can past results predict how Kaizer Chiefs? remaining PSL fixtures will go?
Kaizer Chiefs are on the hunt for silverware in the PSL and look like they?re running away with the league. But their remaining fixtures painting an intriguing picture as the league rolls forth to its final stages.
Expected chance of winning vs usual results for this weekend’s PSL fixtures
Even when a team is the favourite on paper, they’re not always favoured by all the odds.
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: By the numbers
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will slog it in a crunch PSL clash on Wednesday night.
Bongi Ntuli’s impressive feat among the PSL top scorers
AmaZulu’s Bongi Ntuli is tied as the league’s leading goal scorer, but that’s not the most impressive thing about his season so far.
Kaizer Chiefs vs Highlands Park: By the numbers
Kaizer Chiefs will look to bounce back from their defeat against SuperSport United when they host Highlands Park on Wednesday.
How the PSL log compares now vs the same time last year
It looks like South Africa’s top flight soccer competition is building up to a thrilling second half of the season.
Out of (top) order: South Africa vs England’s batting woes
South Africa’s top order had another dismal outing against England on day one of the Boxing Day Test. It’s been a worrying trend for the Proteas over the last few years.
Top of the PSL or EPL at Christmas? It’s not good a good omen for winning the league
There’s an old superstition in the Premier League that the team sitting top at Christmas won?t be gifted the trophy at the end of the season. Just how much truth is in that?
PSL vs EPL decade in review: How clubs compare for goals scored in a season
Goal drought or defensive masterclass? Here’s how the top scoring PSL and EPL clubs compare over the last decade.
Four of Kaizer Chiefs? oldest goal scorers of the last decade netted in 2019
The end of a decade brings with it a time for reflection, especially for some soccer’s more keenly observed records.
Blitzboks to face England, Kenya and Japan in Hamilton Sevens
The Blitzboks’ next Sevens assignment brings another tough pool draw as they head to Hamilton for the third round of the World Series Sevens 2020.
Maritzburg United vs Kaizer Chiefs: PSL by the numbers
Maritzburg United will host top-of-the log Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday, just before the South African Premiership goes on a short Christmas break.
Three of this weekend’s most intriguing PSL fixtures
As we head into Matchday 15 of the South African Premier Division soccer action for 2019-20, three fixtures stand out above the rest as particularly crucial in shaping the outcome of the season ahead.
Marshall Munetsi – Orlando Pirates’ missing X-Factor
Orlando Pirates have endured a torrid time in the PSL this season. The numbers tell a story of just how much they appear to miss Marshall Munetsi.
New record for most goals scored before Christmas in a UEFA competition
While there might appear to be a goal drought in some leagues, Alfredo Morelos is on a roll. The Rangers man has scored 14 goals in his side’s run in the UEFA Europa League so… New record for most goals scored before Christmas in a UEFA competition
How average goals scored compares in the PSL vs top European leagues
It’s the silly season and for some soccer leagues around the world, it’s about to get even sillier as the festive fixtures pile up while others will take a short break. Some teams might be… How average goals scored compares in the PSL vs top European leagues
New Zealand’s Cape Town Sevens win comes with unique quirk
Photo credit: Mike Lee – KLC fotos for World Rugby. New Zealand’s win at the 2019 Cape Town Sevens came with a unique quirk. The All Blacks beat South Africa 5-7 in a feisty final.… New Zealand’s Cape Town Sevens win comes with unique quirk
Cape Town Sevens: Scoring drought in the Mother City
It’s not just the taps in the Mother City that sometimes run dry ? scoring at the Cape Town Sevens hit a low this weekend.
Telkom Knockout: How often do PSL teams win the league and a cup?
It’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
There 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
Mamelodi 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.
Shakes’ Sevens charges not rattled or rolled ahead of Cape Town
The 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
What 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
Mauricio 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
For 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.
How teams score points during a Rugby World Cup final
Don?t expect a haircut or champagne rugby when England and South Africa clash in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
How long Orlando Pirates coaches last after their first match vs Kazier Chiefs
Rhulani 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
England 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
Here’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?
Leicester 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
It’s the semi-finals at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Here’s how playing styles have changed heading into the crunch clashes.
Red and yellow cards in Rugby World Cup QFs and semis
The World Cup of red cards continues to add to the record books.