Rowan Callaghan
South African sports writer and journalist who covers a wide range of sporting codes.
Mixed fortunes for SA relay teams in last-gasp World Relays qualification bid
South Africa’s mixed 4x100m relay team sits on the brink of World Athletics Relays qualification after a strong showing in Gaborone, while the women's sprint team ...
Brave but battered: Bok Women’s Sevens face injury worries after mixed Sao Paulo showing
South Africa’s resilience was evident in Brazil, but coach Cecil Afrika faces an anxious wait on key injuries – including to skipper Nadine Roos – ahead of the World ...
Tayla Kavanagh edges Glenrose Xaba in Cape Town thriller to win Spar 10km series opener
KwaZulu-Natal runner surges late to deny defending champion as fast times set the tone for the Grand Prix series
Bok Women Sevens fight back after double blow in Sao Paulo
Injuries and early losses to Spain and Kenya dent South Africa’s start, but emphatic win over Brazil restores confidence ahead of day two
Lions power into URC top four after bonus-point win over fiery Dragons
The Lions continued their surge up the United Rugby Championship table with a hard-fought victory over the Dragons on Saturday.
Resilient Sharks show new steel as JP Pietersen praises growth after Cardiff win
Sharks coach JP Pietersen has praised the newfound resilience of his side following a gritty 21-15 victory over Cardiff at Kings Park.
Sharks surge past Cardiff after JP Pietersen’s ‘bomb squad’ gamble pays off
Sharks coach JP Pietersen made a high-stakes tactical gamble at Kings Park, deploying his Springbok front row early to overcome a yellow card and a first-half deficit. ...
Jetlag-free Springbok Women’s Sevens ready to hit the ground running in Sao Paulo
Despite resting star flyer Maria Tshiremba, the Bok Women are aiming to turn the tables on rivals Spain and Argentina as they conclude their South American tour. ...
Visa woe for Ethiopians opens door for all-SA showdown in Spar Grand Prix opener
Absence of Diniya Abaraya and Salem Gebre clears the path for a homegrown podium battle — and a fast start to Glenrose Xaba’s bid for a record fourth Grand Prix ...
Lions forced into reshuffle as Springboks duo miss Dragons clash
Morné van den Berg’s injury and Asenathi Ntlabakanye’s doping hearing prompt changes to the Lions’ starting side for United Rugby Championship clash against the ...
Arsenal’s Wembley wobble: Tactical masterclass or mental block for Arteta?
Despite a 2-0 League Cup final defeat to Manchester City, Arsenal hold a nine-point lead in the Premier League. We analyse whether Nico O'Reilly’s brace signals ...
I should have won – Siboniso Sikhakhane out for Two Oceans redemption
After a heartbreaking 31-second defeat last year, KwaZulu-Natal’s Siboniso Sikhakhane returns to the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon on 11 April determined ...
Springbok Women’s Sevens secure SVNS World Championship spot
Despite finishing third in Montevideo, the Springbok Women’s Sevens have achieved their primary goal of qualifying for the HSBC SVNS World Championship. Head coach ...
JP Pietersen proud of Sharks’ response after disrupted build-up to Munster clash
Coach highlights physical dominance, improved defence and squad depth after emphatic win preserves top-eight hopes.
Sithole strikes late to hand Arrows crucial win over Sekhukhune
Golden Arrows leave it late in Umlazi as substitute Sabelo Sithole seals a vital three points to boost their top-eight ambitions.
Pieter Coetzé stuns Thomas Ceccon with double gold as Corbett bags bronze brace in China
South African swimming star Pieter Coetzé dominated the China Swimming Open, defeating Thomas Ceccon in the 50m backstroke and adding a 100m gold to his tally.
Sharks' Pietersen praises Giliomee's impact, Mapimpi's enduring class in Munster mauling
19-year-old Luan Giliomee didn't just survive his URC debut; he dictated it. Coach JP Pietersen discusses the " unbelievable talent" that inspired a 45-0 demolition ...
Sharks debutant Luan Giliomee shines as Makazole Mapimpi bags century brace against Munster
A star is born in Durban as 19-year-old Luan Giliomee inspires a dominant win over Munster. We look at the teenager's all-round display and Makazole Mapimpi’s dream ...
Kayla Reyneke urges perspective after Proteas Women’s stumble at Eden Park
While the Proteas Women fell 2-1 behind in the series, 20-year-old Kayla Reyneke continues to cement her place as a middle-order force. We look at her " fighting ...
Proteas weren’t 'adaptable enough' as Black Caps ease home in third T20 at Eden Park
Keshav Maharaj pulled no punches after a disappointing eight-wicket defeat in Auckland. Despite a " spicy" opening spell from the seamers, the Proteas' batting woes ...
Kayla Reyneke 'incredibly impressive' but New Zealand too strong for Proteas Women in third T20
20-year-old Kayla Reyneke provided a late-innings spark, but Sophie Devine’s clinical 55* ensured the Proteas Women remain on the back foot. Laura Wolvaardt reflects ...
Sharks brace for Munster grudge match as JP Pietersen demands response in playoff push
Memories of Jaden Hendrikse’s infamous wink and a dramatic penalty shootout linger as the Sharks prepare for a high-stakes rematch with Munster in Durban.
Rising star Luan Giliomee set for Sharks debut against Munster amid backline injury crisis
19-year-old Luan Giliomee, fresh from scoring for the Blitzboks Sevens, earns his first URC start at fullback for the Sharks this Saturday at Kings Park.
Siya Kolisi earns 50th cap as Sharks reshuffle for Munster grudge match
JP Pietersen makes eight changes for URC showdown at Kings Park as Mapimpi hits century milestone and debutant Giliomee gets the nod at fullback.
From front row to finish line: Former Springbok props embrace Two Oceans test
Rugby World Cup winner Marius Hurter and former Springbok prop Eddie Andrews headline a unique crossover from rugby to running at the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon.