ARTICLES RELATING TO WORLD CUP

Fans 100% behind Igesund

2012-07-02 12:40

Sport24 readers have given SAFA a resounding thumbs-up after their decision to appoint Gordon Igesund as the new Bafana coach.

Naas: Grant my Bok number 10

2011-04-17 18:39
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Former Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha believes Peter Grant is the favourite to be the Bok flyhalf at the World Cup later this year.

Hello Afrika - Various

2010-06-11 08:47

A CD like this has unlimited potential to be cheesy – a potential it fulfils.

Calling all 2010 venues

2010-03-25 16:20

Food24 is looking for the best bars and restaurants to watch World Cup matches at.

FIFA call crisis talks

2009-11-23 20:23

Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting following the Henry handball incident and an ongoing investigation into match-fixing.

'Good to see Boks bleed'

2009-11-14 19:53

France have shown they have nothing to fear after standing up to South Africa's physical might during an impressive win over the Boks.

England scrape past Pumas

2009-11-14 18:54

Matt Banahan's try 10 minutes from time has lifted England to victory over Argentina in a dull encounter at Twickenham.

Japan aim to break away bogey

2009-11-13 21:38

Japan will go into the match against Bafana Bafana oozing confidence after scoring 13 times in three games and not conceding.

Parreira: Let's erase the past

2009-11-11 14:54

Forget the past we are starting a new chapter in South African soccer history, coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has told Bafana.

Japan fear for PE safety

2009-11-11 10:01
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Japan's soccer team have been ordered to stay in their hotel before Saturday's friendly against Bafana because of security fears.

NZ reveal Super 14 squads

2009-11-11 08:15

Former All Blacks lock Chris Jack will return to Super 14 rugby with the Crusaders after the five NZ franchises confirmed their squads.

Benni Bafana's 'missing link'

2009-11-10 08:25

Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy is Bafana's "missing link" as new coach Carlos Alberto Parreira rebuilds the national side.

McLaren to make ODI debut

2009-11-07 13:04

Ryan McLaren will make his international debut in the first ODI against Zimbabwe to be played at Willowmoore Park.

Records tumble in Moscow

2009-11-07 07:04

Cameron van der Burgh has led South Africa to three gold medals on the opening day of the Moscow leg of FINA's World Cup series.

SAFA gets behind Parreira

2009-11-06 16:55

SAFA president Kirsten Nematandani has thrown his weight behind coach Carlos Alberto Parreira as he prepares for the World Cup.

Whatmore to coach Kolkata

2009-11-06 08:03

Dav Whatmore will reportedly replace fellow Australian John Buchanan as the coach of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.

Eagles first up for England

2009-11-05 13:17

England will provide another test of the strength of the franchise system when they open their tour against the Eagles.

Parreira arrives in SA

2009-11-05 11:30

Carlos Alberto Parreira returned to South Africa on Thursday morning to resume coaching the beleaguered Bafana Bafana team.

D-Day for Benni and Nasief

2009-11-04 22:04

Benni McCarthy and Nasief Morris will soon know whether they are part of coach Carlo Parreira’s plans for the World Cup.

Bafana's Japan clash moved

2009-11-04 13:36

SAFA are playing musical chairs with the venue for next Saturday's friendly between Bafana Bafana and Japan.

Smal: Irish rule out 'revenge'

2009-11-03 13:21

Several Irish players will be keen to make amends for the British and Irish Lions’ series defeat in SA when they take on the Boks.

Div: Tour make or break

2009-10-31 22:37

Peter de Villiers has included nine new caps in his squad to tour Europe as part of his plan to keep the Boks at the top of world rugby.

Les Bleus recall Michalak

2009-10-28 13:43

France coach Marc Lievremont has recalled flyhalf Frederic Michalak to face the Springboks in next month's Test match.

SABC on brink of collapse

2009-06-21 08:12

Massive debts and a spate of top-level resignations have pushed South Africa's public broadcaster to near-collapse, threatening a network once styled as the voice of the country's democracy.

A day with Daddy in Durban

2009-06-19 09:51

Explore Durban with your daddy this Sunday - it is his day after all!

 

Villa saves Spanish blushes

2011-11-16 07:33

Spain's poor form in friendlies continued when the world and European champions could only snatch a late draw at lowly Costa Rica.

Tshabalala goal up for award

2010-11-16 16:47

Siphiwe Tshabalala's goal for Bafana in the first match of the World Cup has been named on a shortlist for the goal of 2010.

Shapa Bafana Bafana - Various

2010-06-10 12:19

Party starting anthems by JR, Jozi, DJ Sbu, Kurt Darren, Lucky Dube, Miriam Makeba, Hotstix and more make this "Offical Bafana Bafana® Licensed Album" a must-have for any Proudly South African soccer fan.

Gibbs to call it quits?

2009-12-09 23:05

According to reliable sources it is believed that Herschelle Gibbs is planning to end a Proteas career that spanned 13 years.

Time to embrace technology

2009-11-19 20:42

Thierry Henry's handball has triggered fresh calls for refs to be given more help from either video technology or extra officials.

Cameroon qualify for SWC

2009-11-14 19:53

Cameroon have beaten Morocco in an African World Cup qualifier to reach next year's Soccer World Cup finals in South Africa.

Matfield: Too many turnovers

2009-11-14 15:51

Victor Matfield says the Boks can have few complaints after their loss against France, citing a lack of intensity as a key factor.

I'm not violent - Bakkies

2009-11-12 22:24

Bakkies Botha has insisted that what goes on during a game of rugby was neither "violence" nor anything to do with his normal life.

Benni turns over new leaf

2009-11-11 13:58

Benni McCarthy has given Carlos Alberto Parreira the assurance he will give his full co-operation in the build-up to the 2010 SWC.

Germany keeper killed

2009-11-11 08:16

German international goalkeeper Robert Enke has been killed after he threw himself under a train at a level crossing.

Bafana 'will win again'

2009-11-10 10:31

It will only be a matter of time before Bafana Bafana get back to their winnings ways, believes defender Morgan Gould.

McLaren to make ODI debut

2009-11-07 13:04

Ryan McLaren will make his international debut in the first ODI against Zimbabwe to be played at Willowmoore Park.

Muir: Worst Bok pack ever

2009-11-07 08:22
163 comments

Assistant coach Dick Muir has labelled the Boks' forward performance against Leicester as the worst he's ever seen.

Stadia to be run independently

2009-11-06 17:24

Most of South Africa's new World Cup stadiums will be run by independent operators after the 2010 to avoid becoming financial burdens.

Parreira: Bafana unhappy, unfit

2009-11-06 14:42

Carlos Alberto Parreira says Bafana are unfit and unhappy, but is confident he can get the team into the Round 16 at the 2010 SWC.

Bafana target 2010 quarters

2009-11-06 08:03

Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira says struggling 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa can defy the odds and reach the quarter-finals.

Benni back in Bafana favour

2009-11-05 13:16
91 comments

Benni McCarthy has been called up to the Bafana Bafana squad to face Japan and Jamaica later this month.

Jones plots comeback

2009-11-05 11:30

Australia's Olympic champion Leisel Jones will make her return to international racing at the FINA World Cup meet in Moscow.

Wilkinson back for England

2009-11-04 14:19

Jonny Wilkinson has been recalled to the England starting XV after an absence of 18 months to face Australia at Twickenham.

Bring back Morris - Tovey

2009-11-04 11:37

Neil Tovey has urged newly re-appointed Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira to include Nasief Morris in his squad.

United wait on new dad Rooney

2009-11-02 19:06

Alex Ferguson will leave it late before deciding whether new father Wayne Rooney features in United's game against CSKA Moscow.

Ballack to extend Chelsea stay

2009-10-31 20:53

Germany captain Michael Ballack says he is keen to extend his contract at English giants Chelsea until after next year's World Cup.

Confed Cup price shocker

2009-06-28 14:44

Corporate suites for the Confederations Cup final at Johannesburg's Coca-Cola Park stadium have gone for 90 times the price of a regular stand ticket, it has been reported.

55 000 more beds needed for 2010

2009-06-20 13:59

About 55 000 soccer fans are yet to book accommodation for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, representing a R400m opportunity for the property market.

A day with Daddy in Durban

2009-06-19 09:51

Explore Durban with your daddy this Sunday - it is his day after all!

 
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