Richards Bay F.C latest news

Richards Bay Coach Papi Zothwane Pours Cold Water on Title Talk
Papi Zothwane has poured cold water on any hopes that Richards Bay FC will play a decisive role in the Betway Premiership title race.

Stoppage-time drama: Orlando Pirates deny Richards Bay victory with last-gasp equaliser
Orlando Pirates drew 2-2 at Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Friday night.

Big Victories Lift Chippa, Magesi and Richards Bay’s Survival Hopes
Chippa United recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over Siwelele on Tuesday evening to edge away from the relegation places.

Papi Zothwane admits defensive approach cost Richards Bay in Pirates defeat
Richards Bay FC co-coach Papi Zothwane admitted his side defended too deep during their 2–0 defeat to Orlando Pirates on Wednesday evening.

Betway Premiership: Orlando Pirates reclaim top spot with win over Richards Bay
Orlando Pirates returned to the summit of the Betway Premiership table after a comfortable 2-0 win over Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday evening. The result keeps the Buccaneers level on points with Mamelodi Sundowns, but

Orlando Pirates seek to strengthen title bid against Richards Bay
The Buccaneers are level on 44 points with defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, with only goal difference separating the two sides in what has become one of the tightest title races in recent seasons.

CRISIS: Kaizer Chiefs sink deeper as Richards Bay deliver another damaging defeat
Kaizer Chiefs slumped to a third consecutive defeat in the Betway Premiership after going down 1-0 to Richards Bay at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex on Tuesday.

Richards Bay co-coach Papi Zothwane fires warning:” We won’t allow Kaizer Chiefs to bounce back at our expense”
Richards Bay co-coach Papi Zothwane is determined to guide his side to all three points against c as their battle against relegation intensifies.

Kaizer Chiefs Target Bounce-Back Glory Against Richards Bay After Derby Setback
The encounter arrives at a delicate moment for Amakhosi, who are still reeling from a heavy defeat to fierce rivals Orlando Pirates in the latest Soweto Derby.

Nedbank Cup 2026: Ekstein Shines as AmaZulu Sink Richards Bay to Reach Quarterfinals
AmaZulu secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Richards Bay at the uMhlathuze Sports Stadium last night.

‘We will have to bring our A-game’ — Arthur Zwane on AmaZulu’s Tough Test Against Richards Bay
Richards Bay are set to host AmaZulu at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex on Friday evening in their Nedbank Cup Round of 16 encounter.

‘My love and passion for the game never diminished’ – Richards Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel’s tough journey to the top
KZN through and through: If you want to know what “paying your dues” looks like in KwaZulu-Natal football, look no further than Richards Bay FC co-coach Ronnie Gabriel

Richards Bay and Golden Arrows share spoils in thrilling 2-2 KZN derby
Richards Bay scored the first goal of the night via the penalty spot in the ninth minute. Great interplay in the box led to Golden Arrows defender Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso going for a challenge that missed the ball, leaving referee

Richards Bay set to welcome back Barns on permanent deal
Sanele Barns is set to make a return to familiar territory, with Richards Bay securing the midfielder on a permanent move from Stellenbosch.

Richards Bay aim to launch 2026 campaign with victory over Siwelele
Heading into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and Christmas break, the KwaZulu-Natal outfit were enjoying a four-match unbeaten run, recording three draws and one victory. That run helped the Rich Boys steady their campaign after an inconsistent start to the season.

Betway Premiership: AmaZulu look to continue good form against KZN rivals Richards Bay
AmaZulu will be looking to continue climbing up the Betway Premiership table when they face Richards Bay at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex on Friday.

Carling Knockout: Ronnie Gabriel Hails Richards Bay After Intense Pirates Semi-Final
Richards Bay co-coach Ronnie Gabriel expressed pride in his squad despite falling 1-0 to Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout.

PSL: Carling Knockout Semi-Final Fixtures Confirmed
The Premier Soccer League has officially confirmed the semi-final fixtures for the Carling Knockout tournament, following the conclusion of the thrilling quarter-final round.

Carling Knockout: Knox Mutizwa’s Late Heroics Seals Richards Bay’s Extra-Time Triumph over Durban City
Richards Bay FC roared back from a second-half deficit to overcome Durban City FC in a pulsating Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final, ultimately securing a hard-fought 3–1 victory after a dominant extra-time performance.

Betway Premiership: Monnapule Saleng Fires Orbit College Past Richards Bay in Crucial PSL Win
Orbit College secured a vital three points and bounced back to winning ways in the Betway Premiership with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Richards Bay FC at the uMhlathuze Stadium on Friday night.
Richards Bay Football Club is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The club was formed when Thanda Royal Zulu F.C owner Pierre Delvaux sold the club’s league status to AmaZulu F.C. AmaZulu had finished in fifth place during the 2016-17 National First Division, Thanda Royal Zulu had finished in first place, achieving automatic promotion.
AmaZulu bought the placing from Thanda Royal Zulu, taking the position in the 2017-18 South African Premier Soccer League.
On 7 February 2021, the club achieved the biggest win in their history when they defeated top Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs 2-1, in a Nedbank Cup last 32 match.