Rowan Callaghan
South African sports writer and journalist who covers a wide range of sporting codes.
Sharks crush Benetton as Julius hat-trick sparks Kings Park revival
Jurenzo Julius steals the show with a superb hat-trick while young flyhalf Zekhethelo Siyaya shows flashes of promise in a dominant 41-0 United Rugby Championship ...
Richard Kriel reaches 50-cap milestone as Lions get ready to front up to Leinster
Richard Kriel celebrates his 50th Lions appearance when Ivan van Rooyen’s in-form side tackle defending URC champions Leinster at the Aviva Stadium in a clash with ...
Pietersen rues Sharks’ injury curse after derailed URC campaign
Sharks coach JP Pietersen says constant injuries prevented the Durban side from building momentum this season, but believes the adversity has accelerated the rise ...
Pietersen says Siyaya switch to flyhalf is part of Sharks’ long-term vision
JP Pietersen says the Sharks’ injury-hit season has forced them to unearth new talent, with Zekhethelo Siyaya handed a chance at flyhalf against Benetton as the ...
Junior Springboks back settled squad for All Blacks title showdown
The Junior Springboks need just one log point against New Zealand to secure their first U20 Rugby Championship crown.
Sharks surprise with teen Zekhethelo Siyaya at flyhalf for Benetton challenge at Kings Park
Springbok-heavy pack and a bold call at flyhalf headline JP Pietersen’s reshuffled side as the Sharks aim to finish their URC campaign on a high.
Relay stars Pillay and Nkoana spearhead SA’s African Championships charge
Fresh from record-breaking performances at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, Lythe Pillay and Bradley Nkoana headline a balanced South African squad for next ...
Sharks seek pride restoring home win against giant-killing Benetton in URC clash
The Sharks return to Kings Park on Saturday to face a confident Benetton side fresh from upsetting Leinster. With playoff hopes gone, the Sharks aim to avoid a slide ...
Stormers wary of former star Juarno Augustus ahead of crucial Ulster URC clash
The Stormers head to Belfast to face Ulster in the URC, where they must neutralise former teammate Juarno Augustus to secure their first win at the Kingspan Stadium. ...
Champions League return confirmed: Is Michael Carrick finally the permanent Man United solution?
Manchester United have secured their return to the Champions League after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool. As Michael Carrick's interim spell continues to ...
Stormers back newly acquired 4G smarts ahead of Belfast test against Ulster
The Stormers have overhauled their preparation for Friday's trip to Belfast, using past lessons on artificial surfaces to fine-tune their strategy for the top-of-the-table ...
Junior Springboks title hunt goes to the wire after Australian demolition
The Junior Springboks have secured the U20 Rugby Championship title with a game to spare after a dominant win over Australia, but focus now shifts to New Zealand ...
SA men’s relay teams claim silver as record and qualification mark strong World Relays showing
African record for 4x100m quartet and Beijing qualification secured, but USA and Botswana deny South Africa gold in Gaborone.
Junior Boks punish ill-disciplined Wallabies to seal U20 Rugby Championship title
South Africa run in seven tries in emphatic bonus-point win as Australia’s first-half yellow cards prove costly in Gqeberha
SA relay teams surge into World Relays finals in Botswana and secure spots at world champs
Men’s 4x100m and 4x400m quartets impress in Gaborone heats, while women’s teams narrowly miss out despite national record
Junior Springboks wary of wounded Wallabies in U20 Rugby Championship clash
Kevin Foote’s charges target an 80-minute performance as Australia seek a response in Sunday’s second-round encounter.
Crinums stay perfect as Fireballs rally in dramatic TNL Power Week 1 finish
Last year's beaten finalists extend unbeaten streak to six wins, while defending champs regain momentum as Durban hosts an action-packed opening week.
Arsenal’s title agony: Why the killer blow was landed long before Manchester City defeat
As Manchester City close in on a seventh Premier League title, we examine how Arsenal’s failure to shut the door in January cost them the league championship race. ...
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu targets victory for 50th cap milestone
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepares for his 50th Stormers cap against Glasgow Warriors, seeking redemption after a " dagger to the heart" defeat against Connacht. ...
Stormers v Glasgow Warriors: A 'Test match' for URC log supremacy
Backline coach Dawie Snyman and skipper Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepare the Stormers for a high-stakes clash against log leaders Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town. ...
Sharks face Edinburgh at Murrayfield as slim URC play-off hopes hang by a thread
JP Pietersen’s Sharks look to bounce back from their Ospreys disappointment with a trip to Edinburgh, as teenage star Zekhethelo Siyaya provides a rare silver lining. ...
Springbok Women's Sevens face uphill battle for promotion after tough Hong Kong outing
Injury-hit Springbok Women's Sevens struggle with intensity in Hong Kong, leaving Coach Cecil Afrika with a massive task ahead of the final promotion legs in Spain ...
Suné Luus hails Keshav Maharaj’s ‘masterclass’ sessions after Proteas Women sail into a 2-0 lead
Suné Luus has credited Proteas Men’s spinner Keshav Maharaj for providing the tactical blueprint that led South Africa Women to a dominant 2-0 series lead over India. ...
Zekhethelo Siyaya: A star is born amidst Sharks’ play-off heartbreak in Wales
18-year-old Zekhethelo Siyaya enjoyed a scintillating debut, but the Sharks’ 21-17 loss to Ospreys has left their URC quarter-final hopes hanging by a thread.
Openers set the tone as Proteas Women outclass India for 2-0 lead in T20 series
Laura Wolvaardt and Suné Luus hit back-to-back half-centuries at Kingsmead to lead South Africa Women to an eight-wicket victory and a 2-0 series lead against India. ...