Rowan Callaghan

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

Watch VideoYoung Gunners v the City machine: An English Premier League verdict looms at the Etihad

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A once insurmountable gap has shrunk to six points as Manchester City find their ruthless late-season form. We analyse whether Mikel Arteta’s young Arsenal squad ...

SA Swimming Championships: Pieter Coetzé and Chad le Clos lead charge for Glasgow qualification

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South Africa’s premier swimmers, led by world champion Pieter Coetzé and veteran Chad le Clos, descend on Gqeberha for the SA National Swimming Championships. With ...

Watch VideoLinda Motlhalo: Glasgow City cup winner aims to ignite Banyana Banyana against Algeria

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After lifting the Sky Sports Cup in Scotland, midfielder Linda Motlhalo joins Banyana Banyana for a crucial international friendly against Algeria. The playmaker ...

Five key battles as Sharks face must-win Ospreys URC clash in Swansea

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The Sharks’ United Rugby Championship playoff hopes are on the line as they travel to face the Ospreys. From the return of Eben Etzebeth to the breakdown battle ...

Watch VideoArthur Zwane urges AmaZulu to focus on self-reliance in CAF qualification race

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AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane insists his side must stop scoreboard-watching and take control of their own destiny. Despite being in the hunt for a top-three finish, ...

Watch VideoGerda Steyn’s ultra-distance dominance: Chasing history and big payouts

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After securing her seventh Two Oceans title, Gerda Steyn eyes a massive payday at the 2026 Comrades Marathon. With a prize purse increase and record bonuses, the ...

Watch VideoGerda Steyn eyes perfection as seventh consecutive Two Oceans title fuels hunger for more

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After securing an unprecedented seventh straight Two Oceans Ultra Marathon crown, South African icon Gerda Steyn reflects on her ageing career and her drive to reach ...

Kenya and Namibia dominate Two Oceans half- marathon as international elite outshine local favourites

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Kenya’s Felix Kibet Masai and Namibia’s Lavina Haitope secured commanding victories at the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon, leaving South African runners ...

Watch VideoAmaZulu’s Top 3 ambitions dented as reliance on rescue acts continues

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AmaZulu’s recent draws against Siwelele and Sekhukhune United highlight a worrying trend: a lack of incision from the starting XI and a dangerous reliance on late-game ...

AmaZulu dig deep with 10 men to earn point at Siwelele

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Mbanjwa strikes late after Pule opener as Usuthu stay in top-three hunt despite Radebe red card

Gerda Steyn wins seventh Two Oceans Ultra title in a row, while Jantjies stuns elite men's field

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The Hollywood Athletics Club ace breasted the tape at the University of Cape Town sports fields in a blistering time of 3:27:43 – the only runner in the top 10 to ...

Banyana hone in on sharper decision-making and finishing ahead of Algeria friendlies

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Ellis feels Banyana create enough scoring chances but demands cutting edge in final third as Wafcon approaches.

Golden Fireballs target history as Telkom Netball League returns to Durban

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Unbeaten 2025 champions lead the charge as South Africa’s premier netball competition opens its new season on the coast.

Watch VideoOld guard vs new wave as Mokoka throws down the gauntlet at Two Oceans Half Marathon

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Veterans and rising stars collide in a high-stakes 21km test on Sunday, with form and pride on the line in Cape Town.

Dladla demands response to Downs defeat as Durban City gear up for derby clash against Arrows

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Brooklyn Poggenpoel calls for a tactical and resilient showing as Durban City look to rebound against familiar rivals

Sevens speedster Quewin Nortje primed to ignite Blitzboks’ Hong Kong charge

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Winger Quewin Nortje returns to the Blitzboks, ready to tackle the intense challenge of the SVNS World Championship opener in Hong Kong.

Watch VideoSwinging doors for Blitzboks: Nortje in, Cupido out for Hong Kong

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After a frustrating injury layoff, Quewin Nortje rejoins the Springbok Sevens squad for the 2026 HSBC World Championship opener in Hong Kong, aiming to bolster the ...

Watch VideoMilestones beckon for Mbane and Dhlamini in Banyana’s Algeria tests

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Veteran defender closes in on 100 caps as rising star nears 50 for South Africa. Ellis praises consistency and professionalism as duo approach major milestones

Watch VideoGerda Steyn aiming for seventh heaven at Two Oceans Ultra

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Six-time champion Gerda Steyn chases a historic seventh crown on Saturday, while a stacked men’s field promises a thrilling showdown.

Watch VideoBanyana take next step in Wafcon buildup with key friendlies against Algeria in Durban

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Extra time allows South Africa to refine tactics, build fitness and deepen squad ahead of July tournament

Durban City edge Casric Stars to reach historic Nedbank Cup final

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Early own goal proves decisive as Citizens end giant-killing run and book first-ever final appearance

The Eben Etzebeth effect: Sharks lean on returning enforcer for Connacht knockout clash

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With a mounting injury list and a daunting trip to the Dexcom Stadium, the Sharks are leaning on their Springbok heavyweights.

Eben Etzebeth starts against Connacht as Sharks gives Hakeem Kunene fullback nod

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Option 1: The Tactical Shift Eben Etzebeth returns to the trenches as the Sharks head to Galway for a high-stakes EPCR Challenge Cup knockout.

Watch VideoParliament urges ASA board dissolution amid deepening governance crisis

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Parliament has delivered a " damning verdict" on Athletics South Africa, formally recommending the dissolution of its board.

Watch VideoThe search for certainty: Why replacing Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s impossible task

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As Mohamed Salah prepares to leave Liverpool, the club faces the daunting challenge of replacing the " guaranteed" goals and reliability that have defined the Egyptian's ...