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Simon Miller - Making Cheetahs debut against the Sharks
The Toyota Cheetahs have named two debutants in their match-day 23 for Friday’s Currie Cup second-round clash against the Sharks in Bloemfontein. There is also a major milestone for veteran fullback Clayton Blommetjies, who will make his 150th appearance for the Cheetahs when he starts at the back. Prince Nkabinde…
Jaisen Clifford - Moving from Marumo Gallants to Siwelele FC
Experienced striker Jaisen Clifford is looking forward to a fresh chapter in his career after securing a move to Siwelele ahead of the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League season. The 30-year-old forward arrived in the Bloemfontein last season when he joined Marumo Gallants following an extensive spell playing professionally in Europe,…
Mike Vowels - Attacking mindset against the Cheetahs
The Sharks are confident their attacking style of play can make the difference when they face the Toyota Cheetahs in Friday’s Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein. Both teams opened their 2026 campaigns with bonus-point victories. The Sharks claimed a hard-fought 26-24 win over the Pumas in Nelspruit, while the Cheetahs…
Martin Vorster - Getting to play LIV Golf with the Southern Guards
Sunshine Tour professional Martin Vorster is set for the opportunity of a lifetime when he tees it up at LIV Golf United Kingdom in Rochester this week. The 24-year-old will get his first real taste of golf's big leagues after being drafted into the all-South African Southern Guards team. Vorster…
Mzwakhe Nkosi - Toyota Cheetahs and Faf de Klerk
The Lions open their 2026 Currie Cup campaign with a challenging away test against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Sunday, with head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi eager to give the next generation of Lions stars the opportunity to announce themselves on the big stage. Nkosi warned that the Cheetahs are…
Pieter Bergh - Lyons and Hufke playing in their 50th games
The defending Currie Cup champions, the Suzuki Griquas, have been forced into a late change ahead of Friday night's opening-round clash against the Stormers in Cape Town. Versatile flank Marco de Witt has been withdrawn from the starting XV due to a minor injury concern. While the issue is not…
Cobus Reinach - Treating Wales with respect and focusing on their own game
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has warned against any hint of complacency when the Boks take on Wales in Durban on Saturday in round three of the Nations Championship. Despite South Africa's confidence after two impressive performances, Reinach admitted the Springboks were not entirely satisfied with aspects of their display against…
Charl Roos - 2026 SA National XCC and XCO Championships in Bloemfontein
South Africa’s leading mountain bikers will descend on Bloemfontein this weekend when the country’s premier cross-country riders compete for national honours at the South African National XCC and XCO Championships at Happy Valley. More than 250 riders are expected to line up on one of the country’s most demanding cross-country…
Pieter Bergh - Currie Cup opener against the Stormers
The defending champions, the Suzuki Griquas, have opted for experience as they begin the defence of their Currie Cup title against the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday night. There were few surprises when coach Pieter Bergh named his matchday 23, although three players are set to make their Currie…
Stefan Ungerer on the challenge the Stormers can expect from the Griquas
The Stormers are bracing for a stern examination when they host the defending Currie Cup champions, the Suzuki Griquas, in Cape Town on Friday night in the opening round of the 2026 season. Veteran Stormers scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer, who represented Griquas until 2022, told OFM Sport that his side know…
Rassie Erasmus - Ox Nché injury and depth at lock
The Springboks’ depth will once again be tested this week as they turn their attention to Scotland in Pretoria for the second round of the Nations Championship. Over the weekend, the back-to-back world champions made a strong statement at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, running in seven tries as they powered…
Eddie Davids - Return to the Griquas are Lions experience in the URC
The Suzuki Griquas have received a significant boost ahead of their Currie Cup title defence, with powerful loosehead prop Eddie Davids returning to Kimberley after a successful stint with the Lions in the United Rugby Championship. The Peacock Blues will begin their quest to retain South Africa’s oldest domestic rugby…
Ruan Haasbroek - Knights CSA Award nominations
The Flexbrands Knights’ remarkable 2025/26 Division 2 campaign has been recognised at the highest level, with players, coaches and even new signings earning nominations for the prestigious Cricket South Africa Awards. After a season that delivered three trophies to Bloemfontein, the Knights’ dominance has translated into a strong presence on…
Riaan van Straaten - 2026 Deadly Dozen World Championships in London
The Leopards head coach, Riaan van Straaten, is set to swap the rugby fields in Potchefstroom for the global fitness arena when he heads to London in September to compete at the 2026 Deadly Dozen World Championships. Van Straaten is one of only seven South Africans to qualify in his…
Nic Spooner - FIH Nations Cup semi-final against New Zealand
It’s the business end of the 2026 FIH Nations Cup, with the playoffs and semi-finals of the men’s tournament set to light up Cape Town on Friday. At 19:00, Group A winners New Zealand’s Black Sticks will take on hosts South Africa in a blockbuster semi-final at Hartleyvale. Proteas centre…
Mzwandile Stick - SA 'A' side to tackle Zimbabwe in Gqeberha
The Springboks and SA ‘A’ side will launch their 2026 campaigns with an exciting double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, with coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick naming squads that blend proven internationals with some of South Africa’s brightest emerging talent. Stick talks about the…
Rassie Erasmus - Quan Horn starting at flyhalf against the Barbarians
The Springboks and SA ‘A’ side will launch their 2026 campaigns with an exciting double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, with coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick naming squads that blend proven internationals with some of South Africa’s brightest emerging talent. Coach Rassie Eramus explains…
Kayla Reyneke - ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales
Just four months ago, Kayla Reyneke was celebrating a dream debut for the Proteas Women, now she’s in England preparing for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup tie on Wednesday against Pakistan in Birmingham. The former South Africa Under-19 captain reflected on how quickly her cricket journey has evolved.
Deon Davids and Paul de Villiers - Springboks and SA 'A' ahead of Gqeberha double-header
The Springboks and SA ‘A’ squad are embracing the challenge that lies ahead as preparations continue for Saturday’s double-header in Gqeberha, with assistant coach Deon Davids and uncapped loose-forward Paul de Villiers both expressing confidence and excitement about the week ahead. On Monday, Davids said the camp had built good…
Zander du Plessis - Player of the Match against Black Lion
The Toyota Cheetahs inside centre Zander du Plessis chats to OFM Sport about the second half performance against Black Lion, and the momentum going into the Currie Cup.