The Proteas’ five heaviest defeats ever
Cape Town — The Proteas suffered their second biggest defeat in their history when they were crushed by New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
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Mamelodi Sundowns held to a draw by Sudan’s Al Merrikh in Cairo
Johannesburg — Mamelodi Sundowns failed to make it two wins in two matches in the group stage of the CAF Champions League after they were held to a goalless stalemate by Al Merrikh at a neutral Al Saalam Stadium, Cairo, on Saturday afternoon.
Plays of the first Test: Proteas completely outplayed at Hagley Oval
Johannesburg — Dean Elgar’s Proteas were completely outplayed by New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch after just three days.
Off form Aiden Markram likely to be dropped by Proteas for second Test against New Zealand
Johannesburg — The axe is likely to fall on Aiden Markram as the Proteas ponder the outcome of the first Test against New Zealand which finished at lunchtime on the third day in Christchurch.
’Our intensity was lacking’ - Frustrated Dean Elgar is searching for answers after Proteas terrible display
Johannesburg - Dean Elgar bemoaned a lack of intensity from his players following South Africa’s embarrassing first Test defeat to New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Saturday.
Teams should be allowed to play however they want, says URC ref boss Tappe Henning
Cape Town — In what will hopefully solve a lot of issues for South African teams with regards to refereeing interpretations, the United Rugby Championship head of referees, Tappe Henning, will spend time with the match officials in Mzansi for the next block of games in March.
Ethiopian Gudaf Tsegay trips in women’s mile indoor world record attempt
Johannesburg - Following a fall in the early stages of the race, Ethiopian Gudaf Tsegay failed in her attempt to set a new world record in the women’s indoor mile event but still collected an impressive victory at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Lievin on Thursday evening.