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▶️ Episode 3 of The Carwash 2.0 is OUT NOW! Brighton, Dona and Figo break down the fire and fury of the Soweto Derby as Kaizer Chiefs face Orlando Pirates, diving into derby tactics, behind-the-scenes pressure and the race for the top four in the Betway Premiership. 🚗💭

Bulls bounce back with emphatic win over Cardiff 🔥 The Bulls are back in business in the chase for United Rugby Championship knock-out places as they claimed an excellent 40-7 win over Cardiff at Loftus Versfeld under Friday night lights. It was a match in which they raced to a first-half lead and welcomed the return of talismanic loose forward Cameron Hanekom, who played for the first time this year after returning from a serious hamstring injury. Your thoughts on the match? And yours @Oom_Rugby? READ MORE ➡️ ow.ly/lEGR50YwYPY

Chiefs defender sticks the glue for league finish ✌️ Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy has pointed out what will take them to their desired finish this season in the Betway Premiership. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/LN0k50YwY9w

Mofokeng as Zwane's replacement? Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos weighed in on where best to play Relebohile Mofokeng, with reference to Themba Zwane, ahead of two friendlies against Panama. Full story ➡️ ow.ly/yRaq50YwXbs

Mngqithi: It's what we have been fighting for❗ Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mangqithi has set a fresh mandate for his side as the Betway Premiership season approaches the tail end. Full story ➡️ ow.ly/YQxK50YwWl6

"If the team does not possess the right mental resilience..." 👀 A former PSL coach has emphasized the critical importance of efficiency for Orlando Pirates this weekend, as a win will take them back to the top of the Betway Premiership standings. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/YLUc50YwV82

'This time Chiefs will score more than one goal' A former Kaizer Chiefs striker expressed confidence that the team will achieve a convincing win against Magesi FC when they meet at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/iwom50YwTvW

Affies make Stellenbosch trip to face Paul Roos Gimnasium in titanic clash 🏉💪 It’s just the start of the schoolboy rugby season, and already fans are being treated to what will be a titanic clash as Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool travel to Stellenbosch to face Paul Roos Gimnasium on Saturday. READ MORE ➡️ ow.ly/eGnz50YwS9w

FCSB confirms big update on Ngezana's injury crisis🤕 "So far he hasn’t experienced any pain; we’ll see afterwards to make sure he no longer has any, so that he can go to the World Cup." ow.ly/nX2z50YwNZR

Broos slams 'ridiculous' critics over Pirates star 🇿🇦 "It shows what social media is - it’s trash, it’s just trash. When you put someone under pressure and criticise him because he missed a penalty." Read more ➡️ ow.ly/i7ZQ50YwN71

Rulani pledges fire and glory at Al Ittihad🔥 "We know it's an incredibly historic club...we adopt the ambitions of the club, which is, again, to lift the club into its former glory." Read more ➡️ ow.ly/Ajnc50YwLZY

Oom Rugby | How modern rugby works Welcome to @Oom_Rugby and his first column for KickOff Rugby. Today, he looks at how modern rugby is evolving, giving his unique insights into the game we love. From the dominance of defensive systems to the rise of tactical kicking and transition attack, Oom breaks down why “sterile possession” could be costing teams more than they realise. Make sure you reach out to him and interact with your thoughts! READ MORE ➡️ ow.ly/fz4y50YwMKU

Hotto and Shalulile dropped by Namibia 🇳🇦 😣 The latter has had a difficult season at Sundowns, having played only one league game since the start of 2026. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/MNIr50YwMng

Former Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela links up with Thabiso Sesane and Boitumelo Radiopane, while former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena shares his thoughts on the new jersey.

Lilepo stands up to lead battle cry call at Chiefs😤✌️ "It was a bad situation, but football is like this...even the best teams in the world have the bad moments, but they stay together as a team to work," he said. Read more➡️ ow.ly/b76r50YwLhB

Shabalala honest in acknowledging shortcomings at Chiefs✌️ "Obviously, I haven’t been in my best form, so I’m trying my best to get back...hopefully, I will be back on the scoresheet in our next game." Read more ➡️ ow.ly/ZHWO50YwKWT

Stade Malien coach confident ahead of Sundowns clash👀 "I think that next match, it will not be the same like this. I promise you that we are going to win the match in Bamako." Read more ➡️ ow.ly/Ylp250YwKr4

Brian “Spiderman” Baloyi is in the house. Catch episode 4 of The Carwash Podcast, dropping on the 25th of March — you don’t want to miss it! 😎 To catch our previous episode, click here: youtu.be/5_8VHmXMNgI?si…

Red-hot Peprah's future uncertain 🇬🇭 The former Pirates striker who has 39 goal contributions in 32 matches this season, could soon be on the move. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/tnGX50YwIHz

Oom Rugby signs for KickOff Rugby 🏉 KickOff Rugby is proud to welcome a fresh voice to its pages, one that blends sharp analysis with a distinctly South African flavour. Meet @Oom_Rugby as he joins KickOff’s Bomb Squad! If you’re looking for clichés and safe takes, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want to understand why teams win, how the modern game is evolving, and what actually matters between the lines, then pull up a chair. Because Oom is here to talk all things rugby. READ MORE ➡️ kickoff.com/rugby/the-bomb…

Viral outbreak forces cancellation of DHS vs Hilton schoolboy rugby showdown KwaZulu-Natal’s biggest schoolboy rugby clash of the weekend will no longer take place after a viral outbreak at Hilton College forced the cancellation of their fixture against Durban High School. The eagerly awaited encounter between two of the province’s traditional heavyweights was set to draw major attention, but concerns around player health ultimately led to the decision to call the game off. READ MORE ➡️ ow.ly/cGlw50YwICs Picture: Martin Ashworth Sports Photography