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Author: Lehlohonolo Scheepers
Lehlohonolo Scheepers
Lehlohonolo writes about South African sport for a living and thinks about it the rest of the time — football, rugby, cricket. Match reports, previews, profiles, the features that take a week. He is the reason ScoreLine's copy is clear, and the reason it gets checked twice before it reaches you. He supports Kaizer Chiefs, so he understands better than most that a result is never just a result. Gold and black, every weekend, no matter what the table says.
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South Africa’s URC franchises delivered a powerful statement of intent on home soil this past weekend, with both the Stormers and the Bulls producing commanding victories that have serious playoff implications as the United Rugby Championship heads into its business end. Stormers Blow Cardiff Away in Cape Town DHL Stadium was rocking on Saturday afternoon as the Stormers dismantled Cardiff Rugby 44-21 in a performance that underlined why they remain genuine contenders for URC glory. The Cape side were ruthless in their attacking intent, running in tries across the park and keeping Cardiff’s defence under relentless pressure throughout the contest.…
The United Rugby Championship reaches a critical juncture this weekend, with South African franchises front and centre as the playoff picture begins to sharpen. There is plenty at stake across four compelling fixtures, and the action gets underway on home soil before shifting across the Atlantic to Dublin and, later, Edinburgh. Bulls vs Munster – Loftus Versfeld, Saturday 30 May, 13:00 The first match of the day promises to be a blockbuster. The Bulls welcome Munster to the fortress that is Loftus Versfeld, and few venues in world rugby carry the kind of atmospheric weight that this Pretoria ground does…
The United Rugby Championship knockout stages are heating up, and this weekend delivers two mouthwatering quarter-final clashes that will go a long way to shaping who lifts the trophy this season. South African fans have plenty to shout about, with both the Bulls and the Stormers carrying the hopes of the nation into European territory on Saturday. Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls – BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh | Saturday 15:30 The Bulls travel to BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh for what promises to be a fierce, physical encounter against a Glasgow Warriors side that has been one of the form teams in the…
It was a weekend of contrasts in the United Rugby Championship’s knockout rounds, with South African franchises producing wildly different stories. The Stormers and Bulls delivered commanding performances on home soil, while the Lions were handed a sobering reality check in Dublin. Here is how the action unfolded. Leinster 59-10 Lions | Aviva Stadium, Dublin The Lions travelled to the Aviva Stadium with hope, but what they encountered was a Leinster side operating at a level that left little room for romanticism. The Irish giants were ruthless from the first whistle, running in try after try to post a devastating…
South African football reached another golden moment as Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned CAF Champions League winners for the second time in the club’s history. Nearly a decade after their famous 2016 success, Sundowns once again stood on top of African football after defeating Moroccan giants AS FAR over two legs in the 2026 final. The victory confirmed Sundowns’ place among the continent’s elite clubs and marked another major milestone for South African football on the African stage. Guided by coach Miguel Cardoso and powered by a talented squad filled with international stars, the Pretoria club produced a composed and disciplined…