Ashfak Mohamed

Sports Journalist

Norton: Junior Springboks must find balance between kicking and counter-attack against Australia

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The Junior Springboks will begin their World Under-20 Championship campaign today against Australia at the San Michele Stadium in Calvisano, Italy (3. 30pm SA time ...

Springboks wanted to be brave and bold with ball in hand against Barbarians, says captain Jesse Kriel

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The Tony Brown playbook was on full show, and the growth in the Springbok game in such dreary conditions speaks volumes about how they are pushing the envelope ahead ...

COMMENT: Morné van den Berg the big winner, Lood de Jager back with a bang as Springboks bash Barbarians

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In their first outing of the year, the Springboks delivered an impressive performance against the Barbarians, with standout displays from Morné van den Berg and ...

Watch VideoJake White confirms Jan Serfontein’s Bulls return as Handré Pollard and Co to mount fresh URC title bid

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As Jake White prepares for a holiday, he reflects on the Bulls' future with the return of Jan Serfontein and Handré Pollard, setting the stage for a thrilling URC ...

Watch VideoIt’s like everything was in fast-forward, says Jake White after Bulls bashed by Leinster in URC final

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Bulls coach Jake White – having had to explain what went wrong in a third URC final in four years – agreed that his team hardly got into the game due to Leinster’s ...

Watch VideoBulls captain Ruan Nortjé: Leinster put us under pressure in every facet in URC final

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The Bulls were hoping to break their URC final drought after losing in the 2022 and 2024 title deciders, but it was not to be at a wet Croke Park as Leinster powered ...

Bumbling Bulls no match for slick Leinster in URC final

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Jake White’s Bulls team conceded 14 points in as many minutes in a terrible start to the title decider, and were unable to recover and mount a serious challenge ...

Watch VideoCan SA champ Zakithi Nene break 43-second barrier at Rabat Diamond League?

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Zakithi Nene, a rising star in South African athletics, aims to break the 43-second barrier in the 400m at the Rabat Diamond League, following in the footsteps of ...

Watch VideoAt long last, Maart and Nabi delivered when it mattered most for Kaizer Chiefs in Nedbank Cup final

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Kaizer Chiefs fans can finally celebrate as their team ends a decade-long trophy drought with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, ...

WATCH: SA star Akani Simbine roars back to beat Kishane Thompson on the line in Shanghai Diamond League

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Akani Simbine produced a stunning finish to edge out Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson in their Diamond League showdown in Shanghai.

‘The race felt good’: Akani Simbine too good for Tebogo, Omanyala at Xiamen Diamond League

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It was short of his season’s best and world lead of 9. 90 that he clocked in Botswana, but Akani Simbine was delighted with his performance at the Diamond League ...

Watch VideoJake White on ‘massive’ Bulls URC win over Munster: Best defensive set we’ve had for a long time

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The Bulls' historic 16-13 victory over Munster showcased a remarkable defensive performance, securing their place in the URC standings and marking a significant ...

Watch Video‘Massive, indescribable’: Captain Ruan Nortjé hails Bulls effort in historic URC triumph over Munster

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By beating Munster, the Bulls completed their ‘Grand Slam’ of Irish teams this season, after getting past Ulster, Connacht and Leinster, while they also made history ...

Watch VideoKeagan Johannes slots winning penalty as Bulls hold on for 20 phases to gain sweet URC revenge over Munster

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Despite struggling to find their form, the Bulls clinched a historic victory over Munster at Thomond Park, thanks to a late penalty from Keagan Johannes.

Watch VideoAkani Simbine to square off with Tebogo, Coleman, Thompson in 100m China Diamond League

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Akani Simbine kicked off his 2025 campaign with a 100m world-leading performance, and now prepares for a thrilling showdown against top rivals in the Diamond League. ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Akani Simbine proves he’s 100m African king over Omanyala with new world lead at Botswana Grand Prix

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South African sprinter Akani Simbine demolished the competition with a world-leading 9. 90 seconds in the 100m at the Botswana Grand Prix, outpacing rival Ferdinand ...

Watch VideoBulls needed five more minutes to win Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final, says disappointed Jake White

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Bulls coach Jake White believes his team was just five minutes away from victory in their heart-breaking 34-28 Challenge Cup quarter-final loss to Edinburgh. Despite ...

Bulls shoot themselves in the foot as second-half rally not enough in Edinburgh Challenge Cup loss

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Not even a second-half rally from the replacements could rescue the Bulls from a 24-7 halftime deficit against Edinburgh as Jake White’s team missed out on an opportunity ...

Watch VideoHe wasn’t sucked into the vibe – Bulls’ Jake White applauds referee Ridley after Bayonne Challenge Cup win

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In a refreshing departure from coaching norms, Bulls head coach Jake White publicly praised referee Christophe Ridley following their 32-22 Challenge Cup victory ...

Watch VideoWonderful tries, but Jake White enjoyed how Bulls ‘handled Bayonne crowd’ in Challenge Cup win

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Despite missing key players, the Bulls conquered both Bayonne and their passionate home crowd in a commanding 32-22 Challenge Cup victory, with Jake White praising ...

Bulls overcome hostile Bayonne crowd to clinch Challenge Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh

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After a gruelling arm-wrestle in hostile French territory, the Bulls showcased exceptional grit to overcome Bayonne 32-22, setting up a Challenge Cup quarter-final ...

Watch VideoVan Rooyen: Lions showed good fight in Edinburgh, but must stay true to URC identity

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Despite showing improvement from their 42-0 drubbing against Glasgow, the Lions' defensive frailties gifted Edinburgh a 17-0 halftime lead in their Challenge Cup ...

Watch VideoPlayer of the Match Keagan Johannes enjoyed ‘big responsibility’ of driving Bulls in URC romp over Zebre

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Keagan Johannes repaid the faith that Jake White showed in starting him at No 10 again as he delivered arguably his finest outing in the light-blue jersey, landing ...

Keagan Johannes on song as ‘smarter’ Bulls crush Zebre in nine-try URC rout

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Flyhalf Keagan Johannes converted seven tries and earned Player of the Match honours as the Bulls romped to a commanding 63-24 United Rugby Championship victory ...

Watch Video‘Would French rugby allow Antoine Dupont to play in Japan?’: Bulls’ Jake White wants Springboks like RG Snyman in SA

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Bulls director of rugby Jake White questions why Springbok stars like RG Snyman play abroad when France would never let Antoine Dupont do the same. Despite SA Rugby ...