League news · 15 September 2026
Eastern Cape launches province-wide under-15 league for boys and girls
Ninety-six clubs across all eight districts will play a full SAFA-sanctioned season from May 2027, with every registered player issued a full kit.
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Laura Wolvaardt blitz lights up Bulawayo
Laura Wolvaardt produced a sensational display of power hitting, smashing 16 fours and four sixes in an unbeaten 126 off 62 balls to propel the Proteas Women to seal a series victory against Zimbabwe.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 16 Sept
Laura Wolvaardt blitz lights up Bulawayo
Laura Wolvaardt produced a sensational display of power hitting, smashing 16 fours and four sixes in an unbeaten 126 off 62 balls to propel the Proteas Women to seal a series victory against Zimbabwe.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Jansen brothers target rare international feat
For as long as they can remember, South African twins Duan and Marco Jansen have dreamt of playing alongside each other for the Proteas.
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Jansen brothers target rare international feat
For as long as they can remember, South African twins Duan and Marco Jansen have dreamt of playing alongside each other for the Proteas.
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Hem, Busakwe SA title clash gets green light
The much-anticipated showdown between Duncan Village’s Siyabulela Hem and Khaya Busakwe will continue as planned next Saturday, with Busakwe’s SA lightweight title at stake.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Hem, Busakwe SA title clash gets green light
The much-anticipated showdown between Duncan Village’s Siyabulela Hem and Khaya Busakwe will continue as planned next Saturday, with Busakwe’s SA lightweight title at stake.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Better decision-making in final third key for victory over TS Galaxy — Truter
Better decision-making in the final third will be key in Chippa United’s fight for three points in the Betway Premiership, says head coach Brandon Truter.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Better decision-making in final third key for victory over TS Galaxy — Truter
Better decision-making in the final third will be key in Chippa United’s fight for three points in the Betway Premiership, says head coach Brandon Truter.
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Iinyathi’s Copeland credits UK experience for record performance
Eastern Cape Iinyathi batter Michael Copeland, who scored a century, a fifty and took a five-wicket haul in their visit to the Limpopo Impalas last week, says playing in the United Kingdom during the pre-season has helped shape his overall game.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Iinyathi’s Copeland credits UK experience for record performance
Eastern Cape Iinyathi batter Michael Copeland, who scored a century, a fifty and took a five-wicket haul in their visit to the Limpopo Impalas last week, says playing in the United Kingdom during the pre-season has helped shape his overall game.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
England’s Pollock could move abroad or switch sports amid contract stand-off
England No 8 Henry Pollock says he will consider playing abroad or changing sports altogether as negotiations over a new contract with Northampton drag on.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
England’s Pollock could move abroad or switch sports amid contract stand-off
England No 8 Henry Pollock says he will consider playing abroad or changing sports altogether as negotiations over a new contract with Northampton drag on.
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Peter Cuff 2026 delivers outstanding schools water polo at Hudson Park
The 31st Peter Cuff U14 water polo tournament came to a conclusion at Hudson Park High School on Sunday following three action-packed days of competition, bringing together 22 teams and 286 players for one of the highlights of the year
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Sunderland embark on European adventure after decades in doldrums
Sunderland will walk out at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday for their first European match in 53 years - the latest milestone in a remarkable recovery for a club that spent decades in the doldrums.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Sunderland embark on European adventure after decades in doldrums
Sunderland will walk out at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday for their first European match in 53 years - the latest milestone in a remarkable recovery for a club that spent decades in the doldrums.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Newlands return ‘just another game’, says Warriors quick Hendricks
Beuran Hendricks refused to let his emotional return to Newlands overshadow his first competitive outing for the Warriors, focusing instead on his role as the visitors adapted to a match heavily disrupted by weather.
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Newlands return ‘just another game’, says Warriors quick Hendricks
Beuran Hendricks refused to let his emotional return to Newlands overshadow his first competitive outing for the Warriors, focusing instead on his role as the visitors adapted to a match heavily disrupted by weather.
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Enter now for the most iconic cycle race in the Eastern Cape
The 41st edition of The Herald Cycle Tour, a major cycling event in the Eastern Cape, is open for entries and welcomes both competitive and recreational riders.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Enter now for the most iconic cycle race in the Eastern Cape
The 41st edition of The Herald Cycle Tour, a major cycling event in the Eastern Cape, is open for entries and welcomes both competitive and recreational riders.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Rain fails to dampen EPA track and field season opener
Eastern Province Athletics opened its 2026-2027 track and field season at Westbourne Oval despite persistent rain, with some events cancelled for safety, but the majority proceeding across three venues.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Rain fails to dampen EPA track and field season opener
Eastern Province Athletics opened its 2026-2027 track and field season at Westbourne Oval despite persistent rain, with some events cancelled for safety, but the majority proceeding across three venues.
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Springbok women get to work in Wales
The Springbok Women began their WXV Global Series preparations in Cardiff with a productive training session, adapting to challenging weather after arriving from South Africa.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Springbok women get to work in Wales
The Springbok Women began their WXV Global Series preparations in Cardiff with a productive training session, adapting to challenging weather after arriving from South Africa.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League
Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle.
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Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League
Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle.
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Sharks can build momentum in home games, says Pietersen
Having the luxury of back-to-back home games in Durban to kick-start their United Rugby Championship season will give the Sharks an ideal platform to build early momentum, coach JP Pietersen said.
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Sharks can build momentum in home games, says Pietersen
Having the luxury of back-to-back home games in Durban to kick-start their United Rugby Championship season will give the Sharks an ideal platform to build early momentum, coach JP Pietersen said.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Yet another SA title for Jack Moore
Gqeberha teenage karting sensation Jack Moore has added yet another national title to his growing list of achievements, securing the 2026 South African ROK Karting Championship dramatically at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Yet another SA title for Jack Moore
Gqeberha teenage karting sensation Jack Moore has added yet another national title to his growing list of achievements, securing the 2026 South African ROK Karting Championship dramatically at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 15 Sept
Boks got better and better against All Blacks, says Willemse
Though they emerged emphatic 3-1 winners in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series there were no easy games and the Springboks were forced to fight fire with fire against a New Zealand outfit who never took a backward step, fullback Damian Willemse said.
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Boks got better and better against All Blacks, says Willemse
Though they emerged emphatic 3-1 winners in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series there were no easy games and the Springboks were forced to fight fire with fire against a New Zealand outfit who never took a backward step, fullback Damian Willemse said.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
Buffs initiate U21 challenge to strengthen pathway to senior sides for Border clubs
Buffs Rugby Club has launched the Bidvest Buffalo U21 Challenge, a seven-week tournament with 10 teams, to address the lack of a structured U21 club system in the Border region and bridge the gap between junior and senior rugby.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
Rain, mud and grit define Sole Destroyer Half Marathon
Runners braved rain, cold, and muddy hills in the Oxford Striders races in Nahoon, with Awonke Bungu and Andrea Ranger taking top honours in the men’s and women’s half marathons, respectively.
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Disgruntled regions demand exclusion of Eastern Cape from national amateur champs
Buffalo City Metro and Sarah Baartman amateur boxing teams have demanded the exclusion of the provincial team from the upcoming national championships scheduled to be held in October in Kimberly.
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Disgruntled regions demand exclusion of Eastern Cape from national amateur champs
Buffalo City Metro and Sarah Baartman amateur boxing teams have demanded the exclusion of the provincial team from the upcoming national championships scheduled to be held in October in Kimberly.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
SA amateur team lauded despite loss in Russia
SA National Amateur Boxing Organisation (Sanabo) congratulated the gusty performance of the SA team at the Eurasian Daurian Cup despite its two boxers crashing to losses in the preliminary stages in Russia recently.
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SA amateur team lauded despite loss in Russia
SA National Amateur Boxing Organisation (Sanabo) congratulated the gusty performance of the SA team at the Eurasian Daurian Cup despite its two boxers crashing to losses in the preliminary stages in Russia recently.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
Truter opts to go solo at Chippa for now after Dikeni’s resignation
Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter is operating without an assistant after Nkosohlanga Dikeni resigned, with the club not rushing to appoint a replacement as they seek someone who fits their culture.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
Truter opts to go solo at Chippa for now after Dikeni’s resignation
Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter is operating without an assistant after Nkosohlanga Dikeni resigned, with the club not rushing to appoint a replacement as they seek someone who fits their culture.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
Anneke Bosch backs growth of African cricket rivalry
Bosch believes the series can help establish a new rivalry in African women’s cricket, with South Africa leading 2-0 after convincing wins in the opening two matches in Bulawayo.
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Anneke Bosch backs growth of African cricket rivalry
Bosch believes the series can help establish a new rivalry in African women’s cricket, with South Africa leading 2-0 after convincing wins in the opening two matches in Bulawayo.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
Vilakazi happy with players’ performance dispite defeat to Magesi
Highbury FC suffered their first league defeat of the season, losing 1-0 to Magesi FC despite dominating play and creating multiple chances, with coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi expressing satisfaction with his players' effort.
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Vilakazi happy with players’ performance dispite defeat to Magesi
Highbury FC suffered their first league defeat of the season, losing 1-0 to Magesi FC despite dominating play and creating multiple chances, with coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi expressing satisfaction with his players' effort.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
Uncapped McLaughlin-Phillips in Australia squad for Boks Test
Uncapped flyhalf Harry McLaughlin-Phillips earned a Wallabies call-up Monday for this month’s home Test against South Africa while Jordan Petaia returns.
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Uncapped McLaughlin-Phillips in Australia squad for Boks Test
Uncapped flyhalf Harry McLaughlin-Phillips earned a Wallabies call-up Monday for this month’s home Test against South Africa while Jordan Petaia returns.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
Referee body admits ‘error’ for Haaland goal in Manchester derby
Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that allowing Erling Haaland’s winner in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an “error of judgment”.
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Australia series next big step for confident Proteas
The Proteas move from a successful Namibia assignment into a near full-strength ODI series against Australia, with Bjorn Fortuin among five players carrying their places forward after impressing on tour.
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Inaugural Ultimate a hit with the athletes, says Coe
The inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest worked “pretty well”, according to World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, who hailed the “uniquely positive” feedback from athletes.
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Rugby can take hold among sport-loving US fans, says Siya
The massive crowd of 68,000 passionate fans who watched the Springboks beat the All Blacks in Baltimore provided exciting evidence that rugby can catch on quickly among Americans who enjoy watching tough physical sports, Siya Kolisi says.
Read at Arena HoldingsArena Holdings · 14 Sept
Rugby can take hold among sport-loving US fans, says Siya
The massive crowd of 68,000 passionate fans who watched the Springboks beat the All Blacks in Baltimore provided exciting evidence that rugby can catch on quickly among Americans who enjoy watching tough physical sports, Siya Kolisi says.
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