Rowan Callaghan

South African sports writer and journalist who covers a wide range of sporting codes.

Watch VideoEliud Kipchoge to race 2026 Cape Town Marathon in global tour

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Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge chooses the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to kick off " Eliud’s Running World," a seven-continent tour. Discover why this 2026 race marks ...

Watch VideoSouth Africa gears up for more World Athletics Relays glory in Botswana

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Team SA launches intensive training camp ahead of May 2–3 championships, aiming to defend medals after 2025 Guangzhou success.

Triple gold: Lötter dominates in Jeffreys Bay to defend national titles

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Teen star Callan Lötter dominates the women’s races at Marina Martinique, while Henré Louw and Connor Albertyn share the men’s honours in thrilling marathon swims. ...

Durban City edge Golden Arrows on penalties to reach Nedbank Cup semi-finals

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Ten-man Durban City secured a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Lamontville Golden Arrows in a thrilling KZN derby to book their spot in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals. ...

Blitzboks on their way to semi-final: South Africa sweep Pool A at Vancouver Sevens

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The Springbok Sevens produce a flawless opening day in Canada, defeating Great Britain, Spain, and New Zealand to set up a massive semi-final clash against Australia. ...

Watch VideoPromotion over glory: Joseph Mthombeni urges Casric Stars to refocus after Nedbank Cup heroics

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Casric Stars coach Joseph Mthombeni warns his players against complacency following their 2-1 win over AmaZulu, insisting the Motsepe Foundation Championship title ...

Watch VideoArthur Zwane feels AmaZulu ‘won the game in their minds’ before Casric shock

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AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane admits his side " won the game in their minds" before kick-off as Casric Stars secure a shock 2-1 extra-time win in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. ...

Giant-killers Casric Stars claim another big scalp with victory over Usuthu in Nedbank Cup quarter-final

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Casric Stars continued their remarkable run in the Nedbank Cup, defeating AmaZulu 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, thanks to a late winner ...

Watch VideoSharks’ play-off hopes on a knife-edge as power shifts inland

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A dramatic shift in the URC sees the Lions claim the SA Shield while the Stormers slide down the log. We look at the inland surge ahead of the play-off race.

Midmar Mile champions Lotter and Caldwell target national open water glory in Jeffreys Bay

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SA’s top marathon swimmers gather at Marina Martinique for the national championships, with Midmar Mile winners among the favourites for national honours.

Watch VideoBlitzboks target another Vancouver statement as refreshed Visser returns

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Springbok Sevens captain Impi Visser returns from a strategic break as South Africa aim to build on their strong HSBC SVNS form in a tough Vancouver pool featuring ...

Watch VideoMichael Carrick brings calm to Manchester United as unbeaten run sparks top-four surge

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United turned inward once more in the search for Ruben Amorim's successor – and the early signs suggest they may finally have found stability.

Watch VideoProteas peaking at right time: Shukri Conrad embraces favourites tag ahead of World Cup semi-final

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South Africa coach Shukri Conrad is confident his side is ready for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe. The unbeaten Proteas now ...

Watch VideoDobson laments Stormers’ lack of composure after third straight URC defeat to Lions

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Stormers coach admits his side ‘didn’t deserve to win’ after costly errors at Ellis Park

Proteas edge Zimbabwe to stay unbeaten ahead of T20 World Cup semi-final with New Zealand

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Brevis and Miller power South Africa past their neighbours in last Super Eights match, despite Sakinda Raza’s all-round brilliance.

Siba Mahashe shines as Lions clinch URC SA shield in gritty Stormers derby

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Flank Siba Mahashe delivers a masterclass in defense and breakdown work to help the Lions secure the United Rugby Championship SA Shield at Ellis Park.

Watch VideoLions lift SA Shield: Mindset shift fuels historic victory over Stormers

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The Lions have secured the SA Shield for the first time following a resilient URC win over the Stormers. Coach Ivan van Rooyen credits a new mental toughness and ...

Watch VideoNorthern Blues dethrone WP as Southern Gauteng retain men’s crown at SA Indoor Hockey IPT

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Northern Blues edge Western Province in a gripping women’s decider, while Southern Gauteng survive a fierce fightback to defend the men’s title.

Lions maul Stormers despite late yellow and red card drama at Ellis Park

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24-10. A clinical first-half blitz and a brave defensive effort with 13 men saw the Lions claim the spoils in a bruising encounter at Ellis Park this Saturday afternoon. ...

Watch VideoBlitzboks hit reset for North America trip as coach Philip Snyman balances depth and drive

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Despite a historic victory in Perth, head coach Philip Snyman has opted for rotation as the Springbok Sevens welcome back senior playmakers for the Vancouver and ...

Southern Gauteng, Western Province set up 2026 SA Indoor Hockey IPT finals showdown in Durban

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A flurry of goals and late drama defined semi-final day as the men’s and women’s A Section finalists were confirmed.

Lions load up on forward power for Stormers showdown at Ellis Park

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Ivan van Rooyen backs scrum strength, lineout accuracy and breakdown intensity as Emirates Lions prepare for decisive URC clash against the Stormers in Johannesburg. ...

Watch VideoIsaac Kibet Ndiema could power Adriaan Wildschutt’s SA record bid at Gqeberha 10K

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Isaac Kibet Ndiema’s 26:55 pedigree could provide the perfect competition and pace Adriaan Wildschutt needs to break the South African 10km record.

Watch VideoPremier League title race: Why wrestling the crown away from Arsenal could be Pep Guardiola’s greatest triumph

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As the 2025/26 Premier League season enters its decisive phase, we look at why overhauling Mikel Arteta’s mature Arsenal side would represent the most impressive ...

Watch VideoUndisputed Dusi king Andy Birkett having too much fun to stop at 16 titles

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Sixteen-time champion says love for the Dusi Canoe Marathon has been reignited after back-to-back K2 victories with Matt Fenn, while rival Sbonelo Khwela weighs ...