sports news rss feed https://www.theafrica.co.za/rss/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/pirates-coach-ouaddou-says-he-never-lost-hope-in-title-race-46152282 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/pirates-coach-ouaddou-says-he-never-lost-hope-in-title-race-46152282 Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has insisted that even when people started to doubt their title credentials, he never lost hope, thanks to his experience. I have the humility to say that I pl Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:33 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/we-will-fight-to-the-last-game-against-galaxy-vows-cardoso-46152279 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/we-will-fight-to-the-last-game-against-galaxy-vows-cardoso-46152279 Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso insists his side will continue to fight until their last game against TS Galaxy on Tuesday and will see what happens afterwards. The Brazilians are still at th Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:33 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/pirates-can-smell-league-title-after-magesi-victory-46152269 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/pirates-can-smell-league-title-after-magesi-victory-46152269 We still have two games we will see what happens but credit has to be given to the fantastic fans as well they really helped us and we are going to fight for them until the end, added Ouaddou. Pirat Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:32 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cardoso-concerned-by-schedule-but-vows-to-fight-46152268 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cardoso-concerned-by-schedule-but-vows-to-fight-46152268 Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has vowed to fight until the very end in defence of their Betway Premiership title. The Brazilians will face TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night in Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:32 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/foote-hails-real-growth-of-junior-boks-team-after-capturing-u20-rugby-champs-title-46152263 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/foote-hails-real-growth-of-junior-boks-team-after-capturing-u20-rugby-champs-title-46152263 Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote feels there has been real growth in the teams game following their capturing of the U20 Rugby Championship title in Gqeberha on Saturday. The Junior Boks drew 29-a Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:32 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-ouaddou-says-orlando-pirates-title-destiny-remains-in-their-own-hands-46152259 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-ouaddou-says-orlando-pirates-title-destiny-remains-in-their-own-hands-46152259 Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates remain fully focused on themselves as they continue chasing the Betway Premiership title. Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:32 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sharks-youth-revolution-emerging-stars-spark-talent-retention-debate-46152256 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sharks-youth-revolution-emerging-stars-spark-talent-retention-debate-46152256 The Hollywoodbets Sharks` injury-hit URC campaign has unearthed a new wave of backline talent, but can the Durban franchise keep hold of their rising stars amid poaching threats? Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:32 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-title-charge-ouaddou-relies-on-experience-as-treble-hopes-intensify-46152255 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-title-charge-ouaddou-relies-on-experience-as-treble-hopes-intensify-46152255 Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou reflects on the grit required to chase the Betway Premiership title as the Bucs eye a historic domestic treble. Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:32 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cardoso-frustrated-by-defensive-lapses-despite-mamelodi-sundowns-recordbreaking-74-win-46152249 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cardoso-frustrated-by-defensive-lapses-despite-mamelodi-sundowns-recordbreaking-74-win-46152249 Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso warns of a lack of balance after the Brazilians conceded four goals in a historic 11-goal thriller against Siwelele FC. Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:32 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/inform-kagiso-rabada-unfazed-after-blitz-by-15yearold-sensation-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-46152252 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/inform-kagiso-rabada-unfazed-after-blitz-by-15yearold-sensation-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-46152252 Kagiso Rabada is not suddenly going to tear up the script that has seen him enjoy one of his best IPL seasons ever. Sun, 10 May 2026 21:54:31 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/marumo-gallants-richards-bay-settle-for-11-draw-in-bloemfontein-46152227 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/marumo-gallants-richards-bay-settle-for-11-draw-in-bloemfontein-46152227 Relegation threatened Marumo Gallants came from behind to play a 1-all draw with Richards Bay at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium , in Bloemfontein, but despite the draw Gallants are still second from Sun, 10 May 2026 11:15:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-rout-hapless-magesi-to-keep-title-hopes-alive-4615229 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-rout-hapless-magesi-to-keep-title-hopes-alive-4615229 Orlando Pirates handed Magesi FC a 3-0 drubbing at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday night to keep their Betway Premiership title hopes alive. Following Mamelodi Sundowns dramatic 7-4 win in the Sun, 10 May 2026 11:15:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/manqoba-mngqithi-vows-to-finish-in-the-top8-with-lamontville-golden-arrows-4615225 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/manqoba-mngqithi-vows-to-finish-in-the-top8-with-lamontville-golden-arrows-4615225 After another tough draw and a single point to bank on Saturday against Polokwane City, Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi is still confident his team can finish inside the top 8. Sun, 10 May 2026 11:15:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mamelodi-sundowns-and-siwelele-serve-up-elevengoal-thriller-4615222 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mamelodi-sundowns-and-siwelele-serve-up-elevengoal-thriller-4615222 Mamelodi Sundowns and Siwelele FC produced a chaotic eleven-goal spectacle as the defending champions strengthened their Betway Premiership title ambitions with a ruthless attacking performance. Sun, 10 May 2026 11:15:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-keep-title-hopes-alive-with-easy-win-over-magesi-while-chaine-breaks-a-record-4615221 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-keep-title-hopes-alive-with-easy-win-over-magesi-while-chaine-breaks-a-record-4615221 Orlando Pirates beat Magesi 3-0 to stay firmly in the Betway Premiership title race and maintain pressure on Mamelodi Sundowns. Sun, 10 May 2026 11:15:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sharks-crush-benetton-as-julius-hattrick-sparks-kings-park-revival-4615224 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sharks-crush-benetton-as-julius-hattrick-sparks-kings-park-revival-4615224 Jurenzo Julius steals the show with a superb hat-trick while young flyhalf Zekhethelo Siyaya shows flashes of promise in a dominant 41-0 United Rugby Championship victory in Durban. Sun, 10 May 2026 11:15:52 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cardoso-confident-sundowns-are-focused-ahead-of-siwelele-clash-461512105 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cardoso-confident-sundowns-are-focused-ahead-of-siwelele-clash-461512105 Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is confident that his team is focused ahead of tonights Betway Premiership clash with Siwelele FC. Meanwhile, Sundowns defender Divine Lunga is disappointed th Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:21 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/pirates-ncikazi-wary-of-desperate-magesi-as-title-chase-continues-46151268 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/pirates-ncikazi-wary-of-desperate-magesi-as-title-chase-continues-46151268 Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi is expecting a tough clash against Magesi FC when the teams meet in a Betway Premiership encounter at the Peter Mokaba Stadium this evening (kick-off is Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:21 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/golden-arrows-and-polokwane-take-a-point-each-in-tense-encounter-46151250 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/golden-arrows-and-polokwane-take-a-point-each-in-tense-encounter-46151250 Junior Dion was back in the Arrows outfit after missing the clash with AmaZulu. The league`s top scorer didn`t have a good first half though. Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:21 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/over-13-000-runners-affected-as-mother-city-10km-race-is-called-off-461512128 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/over-13-000-runners-affected-as-mother-city-10km-race-is-called-off-461512128 SPORT NEWS - The Absa Run Your City 10km road race in Cape Town on Sunday has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions forecast in the Western Cape, organisers have confirmed. According Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:20 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sipho-chaines-growth-mirrors-his-rise-to-orlando-pirates-no-1-46151259 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sipho-chaines-growth-mirrors-his-rise-to-orlando-pirates-no-1-46151259 Sipho Chaine`s record-equalling season highlights his growth as goalkeeper and teammate during Orlando Pirates` title-chasing campaign. Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:20 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/topeight-betway-premiership-battle-intensifies-for-polokwane-city-and-siwelele-46151258 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/topeight-betway-premiership-battle-intensifies-for-polokwane-city-and-siwelele-46151258 Polokwane City and Siwelele are battling for top-eight finishes as the race for MTN8 qualification intensifies. Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:20 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/deon-fourie-injury-rocks-stormers-ahead-of-urc-playoffs-46151256 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/deon-fourie-injury-rocks-stormers-ahead-of-urc-playoffs-46151256 Veteran Deon Fourie`s season hangs in the balance after a picking up a knee injury following a reckless clearout at a breakdown during a thrilling 38-38 draw with Ulster. Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:20 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-reserves-crowned-dstv-diski-challenge-champions-handing-the-onus-to-the-seniors-46151253 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-reserves-crowned-dstv-diski-challenge-champions-handing-the-onus-to-the-seniors-46151253 Orlando Pirates reserves won their first DStv Diski Challenge title, inspiring the senior team`s ongoing Betway Premiership charge. Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:20 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-must-be-ruthless-against-struggling-magesi-to-keep-title-hopes-alive-46151252 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orlando-pirates-must-be-ruthless-against-struggling-magesi-to-keep-title-hopes-alive-46151252 Orlando Pirates seek another crucial victory against struggling Magesi as the Betway Premiership title race and relegation battle intensify. Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:20 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/anxious-durban-city-didnt-have-composure-to-crack-stellenbosch-46151251 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/anxious-durban-city-didnt-have-composure-to-crack-stellenbosch-46151251 Even though they outplayed Gavin Hunt`s Stellenbosch for a majority of the game, Durban City lacked composure up front and couldn`t get the 3 points at Chatsworth Stadium on Friday. Sat, 09 May 2026 22:04:19 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cheetahs-edge-griquas-to-qualify-for-currie-cup-46151212 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cheetahs-edge-griquas-to-qualify-for-currie-cup-46151212 The Cheetahs qualified for the Currie Cup Premier Division after Griquas missed a match-winning 84th-minute conversion. Coach Frans Steyns men won 32-31 in Bloemfontein on Friday night to finish wit Sat, 09 May 2026 10:35:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/urc-result-stormers-snatch-draw-but-lose-top-spot-46151211 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/urc-result-stormers-snatch-draw-but-lose-top-spot-46151211 A last-minute penalty try earned the Stormers a draw against Ulster in Belfast on Friday night. Ulster looked to have secured victory when replacement prop Eric OSullivan crashed over with five minu Sat, 09 May 2026 10:35:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/nissan-at-nampo-a-journey-through-bakkie-history-and-the-new-navara-warrior-reveal-4615127 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/nissan-at-nampo-a-journey-through-bakkie-history-and-the-new-navara-warrior-reveal-4615127 Nissan South Africa will showcase the Navara Warrior and heritage models at Nampo Harvest Day 2026, highlighting its long-standing commitment to the agricultural sector in South Africa. Sat, 09 May 2026 10:35:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mamelodi-sundowns-enter-defining-title-test-against-siwelele-4615125 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mamelodi-sundowns-enter-defining-title-test-against-siwelele-4615125 Mamelodi Sundowns face mounting pressure against Siwelele FC as Orlando Pirates close the gap in the Betway Premiership title race with only a handful of matches remaining. Sat, 09 May 2026 10:35:12 GMT