Rowan Callaghan
South African sports writer and journalist who covers a wide range of sporting codes.
Blitzboks hit reset for North America trip as coach Philip Snyman balances depth and drive
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
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
Ivan van Rooyen backs scrum strength, lineout accuracy and breakdown intensity as Emirates Lions prepare for decisive URC clash against the Stormers in Johannesburg. ...
Isaac Kibet Ndiema could power Adriaan Wildschutt’s SA record bid at Gqeberha 10K
Isaac Kibet Ndiema’s 26:55 pedigree could provide the perfect competition and pace Adriaan Wildschutt needs to break the South African 10km record.
Premier League title race: Why wrestling the crown away from Arsenal could be Pep Guardiola’s greatest triumph
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 ...
Undisputed Dusi king Andy Birkett having too much fun to stop at 16 titles
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 ...
Tshepo Tshite smashes SA 3000m record twice in fortnight to ignite 2026 season
South African middle-distance star Tshepo Tshite has enjoyed a record-breaking start to 2026, lowering the national 3,000m short track mark in Ostrava and Liévin. ...
Proteas Women v Pakistan: Suné Luus eyes frontline spinner role after inspiring ODI opening win
Suné Luus starred with both bat and ball as the Proteas Women secured a 37-run victory over Pakistan in Bloemfontein. After an unbeaten 93 and two vital wickets, ...
Suné Luus, Sinalo Jafta shine as Proteas Women beat Pakistan in rain-hit ODI opener
A late 89-run stand between Luus and Jafta propelled the Proteas Women to 260/6 before the bowlers restricted Pakistan to 223, giving South Africa a 37-run victory. ...
Age is just a number: 78-Year-Old hockey legend Basil Evans still shines at Masters IPT
KZN stalwart Basil Evans, the oldest player in his provincial side, discusses five decades of hockey, World Cup memories, and why he has no plans to retire at 78. ...
Manqoba Mngqithi praises Golden Arrows’ resilience after edging Gavin Hunt’s Stellenbosch in Nedbank Cup
Arrows coach highlights fitness and patience after 1-0 Nedbank Cup win secures last-eight spot, as Stellies rue missed chances and controversial handball call.
Andy Birkett seals record-extending 16th Dusi crown while Christie Mackenzie bags first K2 win
Birkett and Matt Fenn storm to back-to-back Dusi Canoe Marathon victories, while Christie Mackenzie and Saskia Hockly dig deep to win a thrilling women’s race decided ...
Mandla Mashimbyi demands winning mindset as Proteas Women take on Pakistan in ODIs
After clinching the T20I series, South Africa shift focus to the 50-over format in Bloemfontein. Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi explains why " small victories" are ...
Glenrose Xaba eyes SA record as elite women’s field assembles for Gqeberha 10k
South Africa’s 10km queen Glenrose Xaba believes an elite international field at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K could provide the perfect slipstream for a record-breaking ...
Champions League Round-of-16 play-offs: Italian giants stunned as Bodi/Glimt and Galatasaray dominate
Inter Milan, Juventus, and Atalanta face an uphill battle after damaging first-leg defeats, while Newcastle United all but secure their spot in the next round.
Arsenal title fears resurface after Wolves draw ... but is this really a meltdown?
Mikel Arteta admitted his side were “not good enough” at Molineux, yet the title race remains finely balanced with plenty of twists to come.
Veteran Shelley Jones feels more international exposure key to SA’s hockey medal hopes
With major global tournaments approaching, Shelley Jones believes overseas club experience and sustained elite competition are essential to lift South Africa’s men’s ...
South Africa’s 4x400m relay team set for World Indoor Championships as top seeds
The reigning World Relays champions aim to build on Tokyo bronze as they prepare for back-to-back global events in 2026.
More than a game, less than a human: How sport fails its black icons from Madrid to Johannesburg
Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Benfica was suspended after Vinicius Junior alleged racial abuse from Gianluca Prestianni. The incident, mirroring struggles ...
Andy Birkett chases record 16th Dusi Canoe Marathon title in historic edition
Andy Birkett targets a record-extending 16th Dusi Canoe Marathon crown and 11th straight victory as the iconic three-day race celebrates its 75th edition from Bishopstowe ...
FA Cup: Macclesfield and Mansfield keep the 'Cup magic' alive
From Macclesfield's historic giant-killing of Crystal Palace to Mansfield's upset of Burnley, the 2025-26 FA Cup proves the magic is still alive.
Kaiyuree Moodley secures top-five finish on return to Fancourt
Germany’s Celina Sattelkau clinched her second consecutive Sunshine Ladies Tour title at the NTT DATA Ladies’ Pro-Am, while South Africa's Kaiyuree Moodley secured ...
Windvogel and Tshiremba shine as Springbok Sevens Women stun China and Argentina
The Springbok Women’s Sevens finished second in Nairobi after a dominant win over China and a dramatic extra-time victory against Argentina, with Shannon-Lee Windvogel ...
Unbreakable: Shannon-Lee Windvogel turns setbacks into Springbok Sevens dream
After repeated injury heartbreak threatened to derail her ambitions, 21-year-old Shannon-Lee Windvogel has transformed resilience into reward, earning her long-awaited ...
Liverpool vs Man City: Anfield showdown could shape the Premier League run-in
Anfield hosts a familiar rivalry with unfamiliar stakes as Manchester City chase Arsenal and Liverpool fight to stay relevant.