Markgraaff speaks out

By Pieter Kruger and Sapa-AFP

Johannesburg – A DEFINITE lack of match practice, and nothing else, led to South Africa’s demise against France last Satur- day, says former Springbok Bok coach Andre Markgraaff....

Gibbs set to be back for second Test

By Mark Smit

Johannesburg – The South African cricketers were riding the crest of a wave of good news yesterday, before the start of the second Test against Sri Lanka starting in Centurion tomorrow....

Fulton’s back and ready for swinging summer

Report by Sapa

Pretoria – ONE of South Africa’s prominent international golfers, Fulton Allem, makes a welcome return to the local scene when the Sunshine Tour’s seasonopening Telkom PGA Championship begins tomorrow....

Fortune seeks new deal

London – Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune said yesterday he was hopeful of tying up a new contract with the English Premiership outfit when his contract expires at the end of this season....

Rathbone tells why he chose Brumbies

Sydney – ACT Brumbies recruit Clyde Rathbone said yesterday his decision to leave South Africa for Canberra was tough, but the opportunity of signing for Australia’s premier Super 12 side was too good to miss....

Young EP stars soar with the best at Fish Eagles gala

Splash Talk, by Hugh Glover

THE recent Frieda Barnard Invitation gala hosted by the Fish Eagles club was a huge success....

WP player banned after temper tantrum in final

Cape Town – Western Province all-rounder Neil Johnson was ruled out of last night’s Standard Bank Cup cricket clash at Newlands after the United Cricket Board slapped a two-match suspension on him....

New worry for soccer coach

By Mninawa Ntloko

Johannesburg – Kaizer Chiefs fuelled further speculation that Muhsin Ertugral could soon lose his job when they announced yesterday that the club had made the embattled coach take leave....

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