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Bruce Douglas

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South Africa
As seen in: The South African, SportsBoom
Covers:  Rugby, cricket, football, combat sports, tennis
Freelance Sports Writer at The South African

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Bruce Douglas has more than 15 years of experience in local news media. He has worked at all levels of print and online publication, from crime and politics to photography, newspaper layout, proofreading, mentoring, sub-editing, and leading a newsroom. He played numerous sports at the school level and enjoys keeping up to date.

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Currie Cup log: Can the Sharks still reach the semi-finals?

Currie Cup log: Can the Sharks still reach the semi-finals?

Who qualifies for the Currie Cup semi-finals? The Sharks have the slimmest chance of reaching the next round.

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Proteas vs Namibia T20I: Why fans are fuming over 'missing' broadcast

Proteas vs Namibia T20I: Why fans are fuming over 'missing' broadcast

South African cricket fans have slammed SuperSport and DStv over struggles to watch the first T20I against Na…

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Springboks' stats in Cape Town favour the All Blacks

Springboks' stats in Cape Town favour the All Blacks

The Springboks have won five out of six Tests at the Cape Town Stadium. Will South Africa bounce back against…

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MTN8 semi-finals: Pirates hold the edge, Sundowns face early exit

MTN8 semi-finals: Pirates hold the edge, Sundowns face early exit

The MTN8 semi-finals wrap up this weekend. Orlando Pirates are chasing another final, while Mamelodi Sundowns…

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Proteas eyeing revenge against Namibia in T20I tri-series

Proteas eyeing revenge against Namibia in T20I tri-series

South Africa's Proteas could erase an upset from 2025 when they face Namibia in a tri-series including Zimbab…

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Brighton top, United stumble: 6 Premier League week 1 takeaways

Brighton top, United stumble: 6 Premier League week 1 takeaways

With the 2026-2027 Premier League season underway, we already have clues about how the campaign will shape up…

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Assessing the PSL table: Which teams are in the relegation battle?

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By Bruce Douglas
| The South African Verified
Who will survive the PSL this season, and who could be trapped in the relegation zone? At this early stage of the campaign, Mamelodi Sundowns have taken a lead over Orlando Pirates. At the bottom end of the table, the results are closer than they may seem. Here’s how the PSL table looks for the teams already courting relegation to the First Division.
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Why Orlando Pirates need to find balance as PSL duties resume

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By Bruce Douglas
| The South African Verified
Can Orlando Pirates find their balance as they rejoin the PSL? The reigning champions are back in Premiership action on 17 September when they host Durban City at the Orlando Stadium. This fixture on Thursday is just one piece of a larger riddle coach Abdesalam Ouaddou needs to solve this season. Orlando Pirates battling ambitions on three fronts The Buccaneers face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final on 10 October, aiming for a fifth consecutive trophy.
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Springboks eye Perth and Europe after thumping the All Blacks

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By Bruce Douglas
| The South African Verified
With the All Blacks defeated and a #1 spot regained, what comes next for the Springboks? South Africa have two more assignments in 2026 as the months count down to next year’s Rugby World Cup. Here’s what you need to know, as the reigning champions aim to add more silverware to their trophy cabinet. Unfinished business against the Wallabies On 27 September, South Africa will travel to Perth for a one-off friendly against Australia.
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Interviewing a local rugby fanatic on his passion for the sport

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