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Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement against Leinster
Mike Greenaway|Published 3 hours ago

Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement ...

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

Mike Greenaway|Published 5 hours ago

The Sharks laboured to an uneasy 35-34 win over plucky Zebre in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday.

Lions kicking themselves after squandering opportunities in Cardiff defeat

Mike Greenaway|Published 12 hours ago

The Lions are under pressure to qualify for the United Rugby Championship after losing 20-17 in Cardiff on Friday night.

Hanekom returns in big boost for the Bulls while White makes big call at flyhalf

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 day ago

The Bulls have selected Keagan Johannes at flyhalf for their big game against Leinster and have welcomed back rising star Cameron Hanekom.

Plumtree and the Sharks have not forgotten the horror of losing to Zebre

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 day ago

The Sharks host Zebre in Durban on Saturday in a United Rugby Championship encounter and coach ...

Odds on Mike — Stormers, Sharks, Bulls to win in the United Rugby Championship

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 day ago

IOL rugby writer Mike Greenaway gives his opinion on how this weekend's United Rugby Championship matches will pan out.

Durban University of Technology - Your gateway to a brighter future

Brandstories|Published 6 months ago

For those considering their preferred university for 2025, DUT is the perfect choice.

Watch VideoHuman Rights Day: Apartheid-defiant Gerrie Coetzee was SA’s human rights world champ

Herman Gibbs|Published 1 day ago

It is worth noting that sport played a crucial role in uniting South Africans and promoting social cohesion at a time when Human Rights Day serves as a reminder ...

Watch VideoPlumtree believes Kolisi can reinvent himself as a No 8 at the Sharks

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 day ago

Siya Kolisi is a familiar sight in the No 6 jersey of the Springboks but John Plumtree sees his future at No 8 for the Sharks.

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 day ago

The Sharpeville Massacre that took place 65 years ago was condemned by the world but the All Blacks continued to play the Springboks for decades.

Hugo Broos: It will be a disaster if Bafana Bafana don’t win crucial Lesotho World Cup qualifier

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published 2 days ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos emphasises the critical nature of Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, warning that anything less than victory would ...

Four-Day Series wrap: Lhuan-dre Pretorius scores second ton for Titans vs Western Province

Ongama Gcwabe|Published 2 days ago

The 18-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius continues to make waves in South African cricket, scoring his second First-Class century as multiple CSA 4-Day Series matches ...

KZN police shootout: community urged to report extortion incidents

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 2 days ago

Aiden David, eThekwini District Chairperson, urges communities to report extortion cases following police shootout with suspected extortionists

Investigation launched into violent incident at Donnybrook High school, says KZN Education MEC

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 2 days ago

Following a violent brawl at Mdingi High School, KZN Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka pledges to address bullying and ensure student safet

KZN police investigate whether suspects killed in Duffs Road shootout were linked to larger criminal gang

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 2 days ago

The suspects, linked to multiple cases of murder, robbery, and extortion in the eThekwini District, opened fire on police when their vehicle was intercepted

ANC KZN leader praises provincial police commissioner Mkhwanazi's crime-fighting efforts

Thami Magubane|Published 2 days ago

ANC leader Jeff Radebe commends KZN provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for his effective leadership in fighting crime in the province, urging community ...

DA's critique of BEE under scrutiny amid new transformation fund proposal

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 2 days ago

The Democratic Alliance (DA) faces scrutiny over its harsh critique of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) as the government introduces a new Transformation Fund plan ...

Eben Etzebeth’s concussion cleared up, but now hamstring strain keeps him out of Sharks URC team

Mike Greenaway|Published 2 days ago

The good news is that Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth has put his concussion problem behind him, but it will a few more weeks before he plays again for the Sharks ...

Tricky blocks can’t slow down ‘always competitive’ Marioné Fourie after world-lead time at ASA Grand Prix

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 2 days ago

South African hurdler Marioné Fourie overcomes technical difficulties to clock a world-leading time of 12. 69 seconds in the 100m hurdles at the ASA Grand Prix 2, ...

Port Natal Bowls teams shine at Inter-District events

OWN Correspondent|Published 2 days ago

The Port Natal Bowls district’s undisputed stars of the Inter-District tournaments were the Ladies Veteran team, who, competing in Cape Town, delivered masterful ...